For the third consecutive winter, coloured suede shoes are It, rising surely from fad to trend status. Of course, they’re also one of the least sensible purchases in a Canadian January, which is why we wholly endorse them. If fashion were sensible it would not be fashion. We’ve rounded up a veritable rainbow of hot, soft pumps–in a spectrum of prices, too.
To the human eye, these may appear to be YSL’s Palais pumps. But nay, they are merely an astonishing fascimile by cheap-but-solid shoe line Kelsi Dagger. $160 at Chasse Gardee, 1084 Queen St. W.
ASOS makes suede shoes in every colour conceivable, including Pantone’s new favourite. This court style is dangerously near a kitten heel, but I’ll let it slide. 35.00 at ASOS.com.
For the girl who’s not afraid to look ridiculous, here’s a pair of Barbie convertible-pink (!) python-print (!!) Brian Atwood pumps. Caveat: multiple legit sources say Atwoods hurt like fuck; also, said sources continue to buy them. $345 at Intermix Online.
Alexander McQueen shoes aren’t for the faint of feet. These come in electro cobalt with a Swarovski-encrusted gold skull and studs and would make Elvis cry. $962 (and that’s on sale, ma’am) at SSENSE.
Jade suede, made in the shade. 50 at Topshop.com; similar styles available at Topshop at the Bay, Yorkdale Mall.
MMMushroom suede perfection by, mais oui, Maison Martin Margiela. Why am I putting these in here when I don’t want anyone else to have them? $367.50 (final sale) at La Garconne.
