The Perfect U G L Y Shoe

Dior 2015

I made sure to get high quality photos of all these beautiful boots so you could squeal in joy along with me! I love 'em. They're kinda ugly right? They hit a branch on the ugly tree or not even a branch but a small twig? If it's not the heavy gloss of the shoe, it's the frame of the heel? Maybe the bright colors? The tight ankle? It's like it's the perfect U G L Y shoe! The colors are prefect for spring when its 40 degrees out but its still cool enough for pretty flowers to sway in the wind. The black one of course caught my eye due to my instant attraction to darkness! It's groovy too and reminding you of the patent leather Go-Go boot in the 70's. The length is great. Too many times I have shied away from knee high boots due to wondering if it will one day fall in a puddle of suede around my ankles and sometimes I grimace at the short ankle bootie, wondering how it feels to have that inch of cold air hit where the boot starts and your skinny jeans end! But no more! Kudos to Dior for shaking up the boot world!!

Ugly Shoes for 2K15 (Flatforms edition)

Rick Owens SS2015

Honestly...!!!?? I don't know what to say but I want to say so much! I love them. I want them. Send them to me! I want to give a full review and prance around the city in these shoes with white paint on my feet. Rick Owens is honestly a favorite and I mean it. I love his silhouettes or lack of in his clothing and of course the lack of color. He does get haters from dweebs who criticized his choice of dancers and steppers instead of waif-like models last season to haters who just don't like him because he isn't Chanel (insert mega eyeroll). I dig this shoe. It imitates the Japanese Geta which normally has one or two spikes to walk on. These have more which is more appealing to people who simply can not balance on an elongated spike down the middle of their shoe. It laces up around the ankle like ballet slippers which means ugly to me because I abhor wrap around shoes. (Long story..) The ankle brace made out of leather is heavenly and especially the taupe leather/suede one reminds me of Ace bandages! (Remember the other Ugly Shoes for 2K15 flat sandal edition with the fantastic ankle bandage look??) Honestly, throw my body to Rick with a note begging for these shoes because I'm in lurrvvee!

Crute and Ugly Shoes for 2k15

Chanel

Marchesa

Raf Simons

The Cute, the Bad and the Ugly. I'll let you decide to be honest. Which is a yay and which isnt... I'll state my piece and let you draw the conclusion. I like the black sandals. Plain and simple and black. Flat shoes go well with my long feet and wobbley legs. I wear black a lot. Too much in fact. Bought 3 black turtleneck shirts last night. I wear black for work as well which is the reason there is a black mountain of clothes sitting on my armchair. These sandals just work. Simplicity is always needed in this crazy world where being fast makes you furious. If being comfy and in black doesnt make you wanna get the shoes, then how about being in trend. Lace up sandals are making a comeback for spring of 2k15 and being minimalistic is still a go. So why not both? 

I told you I only fell in love with the black sandals and I meant it. The other shoes do catch my eye for the quirkiness or the height and even the leatherwork. So I will let you make a judgement call on the bold or beautiful!

Ugly shoes fo 2k14: Flat Sandals Edition

band of outsiders ss14

Givenchy ss14

Proenza Schouler S/S 2014

Victoria Beckham ss13

Wow! Another in depth look at ugly shoes for 2k14, Iris? Yep, I'm on an ugly roll today. I'm gonna quickly discuss my top sandal picks for this year and last. I'll start with Victoria Beckham from ss13. This look says "I twisted my ankle in Aspen and my doctor told me to wrap it." Yes, its that look! The color and design screams bandage and healthcare and I like it! Its such a boring and minimalistic look which is no surprise since Victoria Beckham made it. No shade! But we knows she sticks to certain cuts/shapes/colors that says "I work in an office a million floors from the street and I wish I could flirt with that hot accountant dude."

Band of Outsiders debuted a weirdly uncomfortable looking sandal for this summer. I say uncomfortable because honestly imagine that timberland boot shoe lace in between the delicate skin of your big toe. Yes, I can hear you wince from here. The sock probably should come with the sandals because I honestly can't imagine walking down the street with those shoes without chaffing or extreme pain. Next!

Proenza Schouler debuted these sandals this year also. They look comfy and cute considering the intricate details around the soles. They resemble sandals I remember seeing my father gather up in the Nigerian marketplace. Very homey. His were brown and not as detailed but the way most of these sandals are made usually show off great stitching and last very long. Plus you don't need to show off much toe so no need for extravagant Pedi's!

Last but not least is my favorite. These Givenchy sandals are amazing. They scream Thanksgiving pilgrims. The buckle is well placed and large, just like I enjoy the details on my shoes. The sandal is basic without becoming too basic and boring. The black is clean and cool. I am a fan! Now if I could get Givenchy to send me a pair to thoroughly review...(just kidding) no I'm serious!

Ugly Shoes for 2k14: Heeled Shoes Edition

Chloe

House of Holland FW 14

     Miu Miu F/W 2014-2015

                     

Nina Ricci AW14

Ugly! Hideous! Disgusting! Gross! How would you describe these shoes? Why would you describe them in that way? I think they're divine. I mean I would wear them of course. I have always been sort of an ugly shoe connoisseur. I've treasured wearing leopard print booties amongst a sea of adidas shell tops while in high school. I rocked hunter green elf shoes for junior year. I distinctly remember a pair of T.U.K 2-inch platform creepers in white/black that I wore for a year straight. I have nothing against ugly shoes. Not everyone can wear them though. 

Now truth be told, some of these shoes aren't ugly. Just a bit weird. Not many people can wear furry/velveteen shoes. None the less heels. I'll admit the Nina Ricci's are gorgeous in that deep grey. The fur poking out is a beautiful, plush touch to the delicate looking shoe. House of Holland definitely thought of glamour when they paired those furry low heels with gorgeous colorful outfits. The furball on top is a playful touch. It reminds me of a bunnies tail!

The Miu Miu's though need a separate section. Now I have worn a lot of hideous shoes in my lifetime, but those seem to take the cake. And I mean they took it and ran halfway around the globe with it. Those shoes are ugly. I sat around my room for a good while, thinking of how to pair them and if I could wear socks with them. I can't think of what kind of outfit to wear them with which to me is a red flag. My feet aren't cute enough to be let loose in that plastic-y stuff. In fact, my feet would probably melt. It looks a bit warm in it. Like being in a raincoat naked in the middle of a brazilian jungle.The heels look like screws and aren't even straight. They slant off towards the middle of your foot if you buy the leather ones. Very wear-at-your-own-risk! These are definitely the shoes that should stay only on the runway and not find it's way into your closet.