Balenciaga’s runway shoes always leave me with extreme feelings - I either love the shoes or hate them, it’s never a lukewarm reception.   To understand why, just have a look at this compilation shirt of 9 Balenciaga runway shoes.

Some of the shoes Nicolas Ghesquière sends down the runway are downright hideous, like that lego colored shoe that Beyonce seems to favor.  Others are sheer genius (love the bottom 4 futuristic shoes).  For the spring 2010 season, these Balenciaga soles were seen on the runway.  Can you guess which extreme I instantly veered toward?

Images: Elle.com

If you guessed two thumbs way way down, you were right.  They even make the lego shoes slightly more palatable.   I have no love for the striped,  peep toe booties which Ghesquière joked were, “like Play-Doh” nor did I feel any love for the hand-knitted ankle boots.  Excuse me for being practical, but aren’t spring runway shoes meant to be worn for warmer weather?  A mid length ankle boot like this will only make a petite woman like myself look even shorter.

So what do you think about Balenciaga’s spring 2010 shoes?  Am i way off base here?

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Earlier this year, André Leon Talley of Vogue was heard remarking that he was “over the mania of the high, high heel”.  On the Milan Spring 2010 runways, it’s really unapparent that designers took André’s word to heart.  The shoes were still soaring and high, abetted by one and two inch platforms.

Strappy Fendi Sandals for Spring 2010: My favorite part of these wraparound Fendi sandals were the rose-hued clear platform.

Gucci Spring 2010 Heels: Futuristic, sexy bondage heels appeared to be the theme on Gucci’s runway.

Versace Spring 2010 Fantasy Land Shoes: Donatella Versace’s Spring Collection was said to be inspired by the upcoming Alice in Wonderland movie from Tim Burton. This must explain the medley of playful polka dot, geometric, and pastel prints.

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Continuing on the see-through theme we saw with Christian Louboutin for Marchesa, Prada’s Spring collection was equally transparent,  but not in a good way.  The chandelier-ish skirt was bearable, but the naked handbag didn’t work for Chanel and Prada still wasn’t able to make it work for me in 2010.

As for the shoes, I’m not a fan of clear PVC footwear.  Shoes need to breath.  So not only are these Prada shoes pretty ugly, but they are pretty impractical and surely aren’t worth the hefty pricetag they will carry.

Images:  Style.com

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Burberry’s Spring/Summer 2010 collection was titled “Twisted Classic”.  The theme was evident right down to the footwear, which included leather platforms which were either braided or twisted.

If the above neutral palette leaves you craving a little color,  Emma Watson attended the show decked out in a head to toe Burberry Spring 2010 ensemble, including black twisted platforms.   Wonder how she scored the pieces early?  Besides her celebrity status, Emma recently modelled for Burberry so I’m sure wearing anything but Burberry would have been a faux-paus.

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Bare with me.  I’m still catching up with fashion week and though these posts are a a bit late, I would be remiss not to share the gorgeous Christian Louboutin shoes worn by the models for Marchesa’s equally stunning Spring 2010 collection.

First up is this beautiful cutout black and white Marchesa dress. The collection was supposedly inspired by Madame Butterfly. I love the twists and turns on this dress and wonder how the curvy design remains intact.  The model is wearing patent mesh ankle boots with this dress.   If the shoes look familiar, they are indeed very similar to the Louboutin’s Bridget and Bridget Strass shoe, which most of you liked seeing on Sarah Jessica Parker in a scene from SATC 2, the most.    The mesh bootie shows how curled up these model’s toes were.  I would pity her except she gets to wear this dress.

Here’s a white version of the Louboutin heel we just saw except the heel cap seems to have a bit more texture.  The bow on the dinner jacket reminds me of a wedding cake.

Louboutin seems to favor see-through, mesh detailing for spring.  Here’s a  fuschia peep-toe creation with weaved embroidery.

If I wasn’t already married, I would want to buy these Louboutin shoes for my wedding.  Hmm, maybe we should renew our vows.

Images via Coutorture and TrendSetter

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