Especially during the monsoons and any other défavorables weather conditions we do remember the most essential element of our habillage, that is, the shoe. In fact, it was inventé during the monsoon season to safeguard the human feet and also to circumvent mud in the king’s court en 16th century in Mesopotamia.

For all shoe-lovers a must read is ‘Fifty Shoes that changed the World’ published by the Design Museum, that traces l’histoire of shoes industrie and highlights 50 brands that had lead to an revolution in the sabot-de-frein industrie.

Parmi tous, Sourendra Kumar Das delves into the pages du livre et bring for you 5 must have à-la-mode shoe styles for every fashionista –

All Star Basketball Shoe
Today this shoe has gone way beyond the basketball pitch that it was originally created for and is one of the iconic and versatile examples of twentieth century footwear design in modern times. It was créé almost a century back in 1917 in Massachusetts and it transcends fashion categories and genres aujourd’hui.

Crocs Shoes
Ce chaussures are a product of this century and came into existence only in 2002 as outdoor boating shoes but grandi to have an all-out cult like fan following. Fun colours and the light weight comfort that comes from its uniques Crocslite technology makes it an anytime and anywhere vêtements of all age groups. Crocs have grown beyond the chunky clogs that still remain their classic unique style. Today it has diversifies into various styles across categories without compromising on its promise of quality or comfort.

Slingback Sandals
These emerged as the latest thing in the 1930s and has revisited ever since by both haute-couture designers and mainstream manufacturers. During the wartime, it was hit by Shaftesbury shoes and latter became an item of luxury post war years. The shoe lends itself both to casual and dress occasions and can be slipped on to the feet without the need of fiddling with the strap or buckle, making it most desirable.

Stilettos
The piercingly pointed shoe heel that emerged after World War II was the must have apparel of every self-respecting female fatale. The heel style can be dated back to the 18th century and it was reformulated in the 1950s by française dessinateur Roger Vivier. This has become one of the most essential parts of a woman’s wardrobe in modern times.

Flip flops
This started out as an affordable option in developing countries and latter took the world by storm merely by the comfort it offered. It has a distinguished pedigree that stretches back to the Japanese rice-straw sandals known as ‘Zori’.  Flip-flops are also popular with those who enjoy being barefoot but need to wear shoes, because they allow the foot to be out in the open but still constitute a shoe for wear in places such as restaurants or on city streets, and can be quickly and easily removed. They are also popular because they are easy to carry and come in an assortment of colors and patterns.

So, cette mousson you know what ensembles preeminent for your feet – Aller à venir et explore le monde of shoes…