If you were obsessed with fairy tales when you were younger, then you were potentially a fellow glass slipper enthusiast. That moment in Cinderella when a pair of shoes magically glistens on her feet- we all dreamt of that right? Well, it appears that dreams do come true with one of the trendiest shoes out right now- Clear Heels for Women. They may not be made of glass but are as close as you will probably ever get. Oh, and you will actually be able to walk in them. So, while you may not own a pair of clear heels yet, or you may not have even noticed them as a trend, there are plenty of reasons why that should change so let’s get into it.
First off, if you are wondering what a clear heel actually is then that is probably an important place to start. The main feature of this style of shoe is a see-through strap usually made from PVC, with a heel that is sometimes also transparent, but not always.
One of the best things about clear heels is that they are so neutral, they will match your style vibe no matter what it is; whether you are going for a preppy chic look or more of a minimalist classic outfit, these shoes would be perfect. The neutrality of them is also a massive plus, because not only do they go with every style, but their transparent material means that they will literally match all of your clothes.
Day or night, these shoes will be the perfect final addition to your look. If you want to wear them with jeans and a top, they will immediately elevate your outfit while keeping it simple. Or dress them up with a fancy statement outfit; they can stand on the side-lines and allow your dress to do all of the talking.
These shoes offer a guarantee that they will go with every colour, every style, everything.
If you are concerned about it just being another trend that will fade in a month or two, don’t worry, because there is evidence that this will not be the case. This style of shoe has been an A-List favourite that keeps coming back into the headlines, so it is not going anywhere anytime soon. Every modern-day style icon has been spotted wearing these shoes in the past few years, from Beyonce posing with them on a yacht, to Kim Kardashian on a night out, to all of the supermodels, including Gigi and Kendall, pairing them with their off duty looks. If that is anything to go by then it appears that this style is not going anywhere anytime soon.
If you do not quite match the height of a supermodel but are looking for ways to fool the crowds, you can fake it with these shoes because they elongate your legs, as their transparency means they will perfectly blend in with the rest of your body- an optical illusion! They are also the best shoes to show off your recent pedicure, especially if it is a bold colour like red- this is also a reminder that if you do not go for pedicures, you should probably paint your toenails before stepping out in clear heels.
Another reason they have risen in popularity is that they are often more comfortable than traditional heels because a lot of them have thicker PVC straps than the traditional thin strap which can dig into your foot more- we have all been there. If you go for a pair with a clear block heel to go, then you are upping the comfort scale to a whole new level and look fabulous doing it.
Therefore, there are so many reasons why the clear heel is so popular, it is easy to lose count. They can be like something out of a fairy tale, they match outfits easily, they elongate your legs, they are often more comfortable, lots of the stylish famous people love and wear them. The list is endless. However, maybe the one reason why these shoes keep coming back around and rise in popularity time and time again is just that they ooze simplicity. The loudest outfit in the room is very often not the most stylish, and these shoes are the best example- maybe they will not be striking or eye-catching at first glance, but an appreciation for the simple things does not go unnoticed in the long term. It is like Cinderella herself- maybe no one noticed her shoes at the ball, but all the girls wanted to fit into her shoes at the end (Disney might tell you it is because of the prince but they are lying, it was just impossible to not want those glass slippers).