Shoes are gifts from the fashion gods. They can lift your spirits when you’re down, make you strut like a supermodel, and add that special polish to an outfit that sets you apart from all the rest. Most women have some sort of love affair with fabulous shoes and one of the best season’s to flaunt your fiercest shoe game is the summer. Toes are pedicured, skin is glistening in the sun, and the curve of the foot keeps everyone’s eyes on those sexy legs that usually stay hidden beneath jeans and boots during winter and even spring.
Here’s my list of the top shoe trends for summer 2009. Happy hunting!
Top Summer Shoe Trend #5: Wedges 
Wedges are the classic sandals of the summer that work well for day or night and can jazz up any sundress or swingy skirt in an instant. The wedge sandal is a double threat-sexy and flirty to wear when you want to show some skin, but practical and comfortable enough to keep you on your feet all night long. Wedges come in a variety of styles from the classic espadrilles to the modern sleek designs. These sandals are a must for any girl looking to show off her pretty toes this summer.
Top Summer Shoe Trend #4: Platforms 
Like wedges, platforms are just as comfortable and sexy for summer. Because of the extra support they give due to their foundation that supports the balls of the feet, you can strut, dance, salsa, and two-step your way through the night without any need for rest.
Top Summer Shoe Trend #3: Embellished Flats 
One of the biggest trends this summer is the ethnic/embellished flat. These can come in a variety of skins from leather to snake, and are usually embroidered with intricate beading, crystals, and other designs that give any look a touch of the exotic. Great for those long, flowy white sundresses or a tank and a cute pair of capris, these sweet slides take you from casual to sophisticated in the blink of an eye.
Top Summer Shoe Trend #2: Gladiator Sandals 
Gladiator sandals are back and bigger than ever as they offer up a more stylized look to the traditional flat. Usually done in metallic finishes, these incredibly chic sandals are a fun way to add a masculine touch to a usually feminine look for an appeal that is 100% fashion forward.
Top Summer Shoe Trend #1: Sexy Stilettos 
Every woman knows what a stiletto can do for her body. They make you walk with a certain sass that men can’t resist. Many women avoid them because of fear they won’t be comfortable to wear longer than 10 minutes. Rest assured there are secrets to rockin’ stilettos. It’s all about cushioning and support which you can purchase at any major drug store or pharmacy. For the summer, stilettos are going metallic and neutral for a look that elongates the legs and gives you a sex appeal that never goes too far. Wear them with jeans, skirts, shorts, or dresses and watch heads turn with your every step.
Bonus Style Steal: Shoedazzle 
A great new way to shop for shoes is Shoedazzle. Created by fashionista Kim Kardashian, this amazing site allows you to purchase new shoes every month for only $39. Each month, a personal stylist will pick out the shoe that best fits your personality and you can either buy them, opt to purchase another pair, or just pass altogether until you find a style that suits you the best. Now you can get your monthly fix without stepping away from the A.C.!
