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We no longer have the need to expose our feet, in flip flops and sandals, to the fresh air and sun - because summer is at the end and winter is here. Winter brings with it socks, slippers and perpetual ice blocks at the ends of your legs. Your pins will still look stylish because the winter will bring int the new fashions when it comes to shoes we wear.

Winter 2008 looks to be an eclectic season with ballerina flats, animal prints, and boots, particularly equestrian and biker boots in vogue. Ballerina flats typically have round toes and come in a range on materials and colours. This winter animal prints, metallics - especially gold, and velvets are the big sellers. Vamp and ankle ties heel is another choice, as oposed to typical flat shoes we wear.

Mary Jane’s are also in fashion, as is the colour red and the shiny patent look. The name Mary Jane is an American term for a strap shoe or sandal that has low heels, broad, rounded and closed toes and a buckle strap across the instep and/or around the ankle. They used to be made primarily of black patent leather. These days they come in all colours and all materials including suede and canvas. The shoes that were mainly known as little girls shoes are Mary Jane’s - they were only sometimes reffered to as a shoes for little boys. Nowadays these are great shoes for grown women too, but we must say that they should not be considered formal.

Romantic Soles Chip Wine Satin Platform pump 7.5M US $24.99 click for more information

Lady Shoes ~ Platform Heel Bowknot Red Sole Black AU 8 US $32.36 click for more information

Lady Shoes Platform Heel Bowknot Red Sole Black US 8 US $29.95 click for more information

NEW GUESS Marciano Black Platform THISTLE Shoes Sandals US $64.95 click for more information

Lady Shoes~Heels Hidden Platform Red Sole ~ Black AU 8 US $32.36 click for more information

The Mary Jane’s are not what they used to be, now they have thick platform soles and higher heels added to them. Punk rockers and Goths adopted the shoes in particular, although some others would vamp up the “Lolita” look and wear them with high knit socks and a very short paid, pleated schoolgirl skirt.

Another trend this winter is the peep-toe shoe. People who know something about this say that they are not a degree colder than our regular pumps, but I was assured that the feet would simply freeze in one of these.

It is clear that you have a lot of choices in front of you when it comes to winter footwear. Choose what fits your style best and you will be ready for the cold winter days.