I can’t help it, I’m a sucker for all things pretty, romantic, retro, glam, goth; what I think of as fabulous but affordable luxuries. And one thing that I find truly fabulous on a shoe is a sensational sole.  The details and attention that show on the top of the shoe have historically received the primary artistic focus.  However, when the designer has thoughtfully added a bit of art to the underside of the shoe, well, that’s just a cool and unexpectedly delightful present for the wearer.  It’s a bit of a sweet little secret you can enjoy all by yourself.

Here is a look at some of the surprises that might await you should you peek at the underside of the shoes around you. 

Siren by Mark Nason:

Beverly Feldman:

Poetic License:

Oh Deer!:

Irregular Choice:

 

Betsey Johnson:

The only downside to these is that several of these are almost too ephemeral in existence; their secret will naturally disappear with time and wear. However, I still love that someone has taken the extra thought and effort to make even the non-visible portions of these shoes amazing. As if I needed one more reason to love shoes!