Ask A Boston Expert: Best Spring Shoe Trends

From New York's most fashionable runway shows to your very own closet, Christina Pierce believes you can take away some great ideas and apply them to your own personal look. This spring season, the fashionista says you will see everything from chunky shoes to futuristic styles. One of the hottest trends is sneaker-style, lace up shoes that will show off your unique look. Whether you are a conservative dresser or follow the latest trends, there is a unique shoe trend for every Bostonian this spring.

After checking out the latest runway show, you can take away some beautiful styles and apply them to your own footwear. Best of all, you can shop at the many shoe stores in Boston without having to pay the haute couture price. "From the Spring 2016 runway shows in September, we saw a range of footwear ranging from unique, somewhat futuristic styles to more versatile choices such as sneakers. These trends trickle down to the consumer level shops and as spring is right around the corner, we are able to see how these runway trends translate to real life."

Comfort is key. Just ask any Bostonian who walks the city every day. "Some of the top trends are sneaker style, playing off the leisurewear trend in apparel. In addition, we are seeing a lot of lace-up, gladiator style, and more unique, statement making looks. In the past, the statement making shoes have been more reserved for the runway, so it is fun to see this trend hit the streets."

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While springtime is all about bright colors, this season it's all about keeping things neutral. Stick with the lighter colors to show off the design of the shoe, not the color. "In terms of color trends, natural hues in white and beige tones are popular, almost a sharp contrast to the statement making footwear trend. Natural tones are great because they tend to elongate the body, making the leg look slimmer and longer."

Chunky heels are not just reserved for the winter and fall seasons. The trend continues now through the spring with comfortable styles to choose from this season. "Lastly, the styles of the season tend to be more chunky and less delicate then we have seen in the past. From chunky heels to overall platforms, this trend is great for us Bostonians trying to navigate cobblestone streets and uneven sidewalks!"

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