Basic Fashion Elements

When it comes to liking how a shoe looks, beauty is in the eyes of the beholder. "Fashion" can be placed into 5 separate categories. How do the shoes you most like fit into these categories?

• Shape | The shape of the shoe is governed by the shape of the last. Other important factors include everything from the heel height to the toe shape to the length of the vamp. For best comfort pick a shoe shape that best matches the shape of your foot.
• Design | Although the last may be the same, the design of the shoe determines whether it's a sandal, slip on, strap on, or a lace-up. The design element is where the creative talent is most shown | A shoe with some sort of adjustment using buckles, Velcro, or laces is always the easiest to adjust for the best fit.
• Materials | This category includes texture, weight, surface grain, and finish.
• Color | There are over 17,000 individually listed colors. The reflective tone and use of contrasting colors have an effect on the overall color of the shoe.
• Ornamentation and Treatment | Ornamentation includes buckls, buttons, straps, bows, and tassels. These "little touches" add to a shoe's general character.