We know what happens when two celebrities get together; we join their names together to make a new name. Well what happens when two shoe types are joined into one? The same thing of course! I give you the FLATFORM…
the joining of a ballet flat and a platform. With the 70’s inspired movement all the rage, the flatform fits in quite nicely and look to be a big style statement for the spring. Style.com reported that many flatforms were seen making their way down the runways of many big name designers Spring 2011 shows including Derek Lam and Prada.
The nice thing about this shoe trend is that everyone can benefit from this trend. Why do people love flats? They love them because they are comfortable and they don’t have to worry about their feet hurting in high heels. And why do people love heels? Well the height of course! Vertically challenged people, like me, love the extra inches heels deliver. Well the flatform is like the best of both worlds. The flat loving people still have their flat shoes and don’t have to teeter on a stiletto heel and those who love the extra height can get it while enjoying the comfort of a flat shoe.
While I am still on the fence regarding my personal feelings about the flatform, I must admit they do provide comfort while still providing extra height and they do provide a certain level of versatility; wear them with everything from skinny jeans to day dresses and skirts. They give you a casual, more effortless look. Still not a fan of the lovechild of the ballet flat and the platform? It seems the jury is still out with many on this one, we will just have to wait and see how many flatforms we see out and about this spring. Not to worry though, the traditional wedge is still an option for you if you are not feeling the flatform but like the idea of combining height and comfort. The wedge is an option and it is getting some love this spring as well.
The wedge was the originator of providing you with both the height of a heel and the comfort of a flat bottom. There is just as much versatility with the wedge options this spring as there are flatform options. So whether you chose to try the new flatform or stick with the traditional wedge, you will have great options for spring!
As avid lovers of the wedge, we have to admit, Mal and Criss aren't exactly falling for the new FLATFORM. Believing that the angle a heel provides you with to lengthen your legs (and highlight your calves!) is where we lose sight of loving the new FLATFORM. Wedges (and plenty of them at that) are definitely on the shopping checklist for Spring/Summer 2011 for both Mal and Criss! However, we're excited to see who tries the FLATFORM, and how they pull it off! ;)
ReplyDeleteThis is really cool. I like the idea of innovation and starting something fresh and new. Those Flatform shoes are really interesting in visual appeal. Im not sure if they will look cute on everyone, but they are a really good look.
ReplyDeleteI love the concept of combining the ballet flat and the platform heel together. I wonder if it's really comfortable to wear, I wouldn't mind giving the flatform a try though. I also enjoy the extra height of the wedge heel and I will definitely be wearing my pair of Jessica Simpson wedges this spring there soooo cute.
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