Shoe Porn: The Wildest Shoes on the Fall 2013 Runways
While most of the attention during New York Fashion Week is focused on the runway fashion and the star wattage on the front row, the accessories in each collection are increasingly getting more time in the spotlight.
In addition to statement-making handbags and over-the-top accessories (hello, fur mittens), we tend to pay special attention to shoes, and with good reason: even in the worst of economic times, shoppers will still spend money on an outfit-changing pair of heels.
From the thigh-high buckled boots at Prabal Gurung to the glittery heels at Christian Siriano, we’ve rounded up some of the most jaw-dropping shoes to hit the New York Fashion Week runways for your pinning (and drooling) pleasure.
Which pair is your favorite? Weigh in below!
Gold brocade heels at Christian Siriano.
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Tall textured boots at Christian Siriano.
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Black pumps at Christian Siriano with a gold, fan-like detail.
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Lace-up, pointy-toe ankle boots at Christian Siriano.
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Bright red pumps adorned with gold rings at Christian Siriano.
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The much-discussed "sweater mules" at Alexander Wang.
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Another view of the shoes at Alexander Wang, which left the backs of the models' ankles exposed.
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Snakeskin buckled stilettos at Yigal Azrouel.
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An over-the-knee boot and stiletto hybrid at BCBG.
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Modern, black-and-white boots at Helmut Lang.
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Towering lace-up booties at Jason Wu.
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Peep-toe stilettos with collars and bow-ties at Kate Spade.
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Two-tone tasseled flats at Band of Outsiders.
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Cap-toe zippered booties at Band of Outsiders.
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Towering snakeskin boots, rendered in a metallic hue at Kenneth Cole.
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Lace-up red velvet boots at Kenneth Cole.
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Red and white platform clogs at the Chloe Sevigny for Opening Ceremony presentation
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These jaw-dropping platform loafers at Tory Burch resemble tropical fish scales.
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Cap toe Mary Janes at Tory Burch with some serious embellishments at the heel.
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Towering, silver-and-black lace-up booties at Rodarte.
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Pale platform booties and pumps backstage at Karen Walker.
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Purple-and-black knitted leather lace-up booties at Oscar de la Renta.
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Knitted, two-tone leather pumps at Oscar de la Renta.
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Sumptuous velvet pumps with an architectural heel at Oscar de la Renta.
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