Flatforms: Fashion yes, fashion no or fashion faux pas?
A combination of the 90's platform and the modest flat shoe: Flatform. What is it that makes these give-or-take shoes the edge that makes them bang on trend for 2013? The clever combination of height and comfort, that's what!
The reoccurring side effect to common high heels wearers is the unmistakably dreaded pain that's been untreatable since forever with tried, tested and failed solutions including insoles and gel pad shoe inserts. Is there finally a long awaited cure? With the likes of Chanel and Prada backing the latest trend, surely they're a 'yes' from everyone?
"They are hideous! They make big feet look bigger, not trendy at all." Charlotte Ridge, from Clayton-le-Moors, Lancashire said. "Just brave through the pain!"
Evidently not.
With celebrities such as Rihanna, Jessica Alba and Jessie J all rocking the latest look, shops have gone crazy to stock their own versions of the level platforms. Topshop have faux pony skin flatforms for £50 where as Debenhams offer suede versions at just £22.
Leanne Finch, 54 from Wilpshire comments on the throwback fashion.
The reoccurring side effect to common high heels wearers is the unmistakably dreaded pain that's been untreatable since forever with tried, tested and failed solutions including insoles and gel pad shoe inserts. Is there finally a long awaited cure? With the likes of Chanel and Prada backing the latest trend, surely they're a 'yes' from everyone?
"They are hideous! They make big feet look bigger, not trendy at all." Charlotte Ridge, from Clayton-le-Moors, Lancashire said. "Just brave through the pain!"
Evidently not.
With celebrities such as Rihanna, Jessica Alba and Jessie J all rocking the latest look, shops have gone crazy to stock their own versions of the level platforms. Topshop have faux pony skin flatforms for £50 where as Debenhams offer suede versions at just £22.
Leanne Finch, 54 from Wilpshire comments on the throwback fashion.
"I love my flatforms, I can dance all night in them" says student Lauren Finch who lives in Manchester. "They are trendy and comfortable, I'm a size 7 and I don't think that my feet look big. Yes for all year round."
Daniella Blackledge, 21 from the Ribble Valley also loves the trend but wanted something a little different. "I bought my leather flatforms from Topshop, but everyone has them now. I decided to get creative with some spikes I bought on eBay for £5. Everyone compliments me on them."
Daniella's customised Topshop flatforms.
The trend could have come from the 90's girl band, The Spice Girls who often donned eccentric footwear including these platformed trainers (which are also making a comeback!)
Image courtesy of Grazia magazine
Laura Sykes, Digital fashion student at UCLan said "I am 5'10 and always wear flats out, as I don't want to be taller than everyone else! I do wear flatforms now as they are comfortable and give the illusion of heels, with only adding a little height. They are a perfect trend for me."
With this years Marmite version of shoe trend being flatforms, already being worn by celebrities and stocked by high street stores, appropriate for small girls, tall girls, heel lover or flat shoe embracer, it begs the question. Will you or won't you?
This post was written by Rachel Finch. You can contact me at rfinch@uclan.ac.uk
This post was written by Rachel Finch. You can contact me at rfinch@uclan.ac.uk
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