This micro shoe trend report features the top shoes and show trends in the last year. The report is a crowd-filtered ranking based on TrendHunter.com monthly traffic (several million monthly views) and our shoes trend database, which now has more than 2,848 shoes.
If you are looking for professional fashion trend research and trend clusters, check out our 2009 Trend Reports.
Implications - Almost every girl's dream closet would be full of 2008's best shoe designs. From killer high heels to male stilettos, there is truly a shoe for every fashion darling. Modern takes on cult favorites such as Dorothy from the Wizard of Oz's ruby red slippers have dominated this year.
Top 30 Shoes and Shoe Trends in 2008
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Modern Wizard of Oz Shoes
‘The Kansas Project' in Hong Kong
29
Male Stilettos
Men in High Heels
28
Tennis Shoes Stilettos
The Converse High Heel Sneakers
27
Killer Heels
Cruel Designer Shoes
26
Killer High Heels
10 Dangerous Shoes for Spring 2009
25
Extreme Torture Shoes
From 4-Legged Boots to Porcupine-Spiked Heels
24
Extreme Ballerina Heels 2
Christian Louboutin Fetish Shoes
23
Platform Shoes as Flower Vases
Scherer Gonzales Spring 2009
22
Angry Footwear
Cruel Designer Shoes
21
Folding Flat-Pack Footwear
EIN/Tritt Origami Shoes
20
Painted Skin Shoes
Temptu Paints
19
Political Footwear
Sarah Palin Prefers Northface or Columbia, and People Actually Care
18
Design Your Own Shoes Part II
Custom Vans
17
Dolce & Gabbana Shoes
Limited Edition Sneakers
16
Racing Shoes
Porsche 911 GT3 RS Nike Air Max Light
15
Virtual Shoe Museum II
Whacked Concept Shoes
14
Shoe Made of Garbage
Nike Trash Talk
13
Floral Men's Shoes
Gucci Spring 2009 Menswear
12
Fake Hairy Toes
The Nike Human Shoes
11
Slimming Fitness Sandals
FitFlops
10
Winged Stilettos
Nickolas Kirkwood Shoes for Autumn/Winter 2008
9
Footwear as Art
The F*ck Me! Shoe Collection
8
Sneaker of the Gods
Nike Air Jordan XX3
7
Furniture for Feet
High Chair Shoes
6
Graphic Obama Shoes
Candidates Baracked By Fashion
5
Frontless Shoes
Annejet Kosters Shoe Designs
4
The Heels of New York
Fashion Week's Promenade of Stilettos
3
Horror Fashion
Freddy Krueger Nike Sneakers
2
Gummy Designer Footwear
Melissa's Plastic Shoes
1
Ankle-Breaking Apparel
9 Disaster-Inducing Designs
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Celebratory Anime Shoes
The Sailor Moon Footwear from Mayla Has Ornate Aesthetics
Luxury Cartoon-Like Red Boots
MSCHF Launches a Bulbous Footwear Silhouette with Cushioning
Open-Stitch Designed Lifestyle Shoes
Nike Highlights a Look at the Killshot 2 Sneaker
Monochromatic Hybrid Sneakers
The Air Jordan 2/3 Gets a New Makeover with Black and Silver Details
Retro-Inspired Sneaker Hybrids
Martine Rose and Nike Create a Hybrid Air Max Sneaker
Futuristic Slip-On Sneaker Models
The Nike Clogposite Returns After it Debuted in the Early 2000s
High-Tech Dynamic Sneakers
Nike Introduces a New Air Max DN8 Sneaker with a Snug Fit
Superhero-Themed Sportswear Shoes
Paul Parsons Creates Cool Marvel x Nike Concept Sneakers
Neutral Tonal Lifestyle Footwear
DJ and New Balance Join to Unveil New 9060 Sneaker Colorways
New Year-Inspired Rugged Boots
Dr. Martens Presents the Year of the Dragon Collection
Superhero-Themed Glamorous Shoes
Marvel and Christian Louboutin Join Forces on a Shoe Capsule
Fashion Brand-Joint Sneakers
Miu Miu Adds Its Take to the New Balance 530 SL Sneaker
00s-Inspired Technical Clogs
The Nike Clogposite Gets Another Remix with a Slip-On Shape
New Year-Inspired Basketball Shoes
Nike's KD 4 Sneaker Gets a Year of the Dragon Colorway
Collaborative Technical Footwear
Nicole McLaughlin Launches a Merrell 1TRL Collaboration
Premium Fall-Centric Footwear
The New Range of Moncler Footwear Joins the FW23 Season
Retooled Reimagined Lifestyle Sneakers
Masha Popova Remixes a Pair of adidas Superstars
Juxtaposing Dynamic Running Shoes
The adiSTAR Cushion Sneakers have a Retro Design
Comfort-Focused Fashion Clogs
Free People x Dr. Scholl’s Refreshes a Style for a New Generation
Y2K Era Sneaker Designs
The Oakley Edge Icon Brings Millennium Style to the Golf Course
Futuristic Layered Sneaker Models
Nike's Air Max Portal Shoes Boasts a Chunky Silhouette
Football Boot-Inspired Sneakers
Nike Launches the Air Max Plus Tiempo Sneaker Model
Reissued Millennium Sneaker Styles
PUMA Mostro Sneakers Come in Two Color Options
Experimental Shoe Collections
CAMPERLAB Releases Highly Irregular Footwear Designs
Doll-Inspired Sneakers
The Superga x Barbie Collab Shares Fun, Nostalgic Styles
Retro Chrome-Detailed Sneakers
Nike Unveils a Frozen Moments Colorway of the Air Jordan 4
Stark Tonal Typography Sneakers
The New Air Max Plus Mercurial XXV Boasts a Vibrant Look
Metallic Tinged Football Shoes
The Nike Tiempo Sneaker is Revived in Metallic Hues
Timeless Revived Basketball Shoes
adidas and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Design Muted Footwear
Textural Collaborative Retro Shoes
Salehe Bembury Designs His Own Iteration of the Clarks Lugger
Lunar New Year Footwear
The Dr. Martens 'Year of the Rabbit' Series Rings in the New Year
Puffy Marshmallow-Inspired Shoes
Jet-Puffed's S’mores Shoes are Reminscent of the Sugary Treat
Fuzzy Dynamic Collaborative Footwear
Suicoke and Midorikawa Unveil Another Five Finger Shoe
Nostalgic 80s-Inspired Expressive Footwear
Clarks and Netflix Launch a Stranger Things Collection
Streetwear-Inspired Golf Shoes
The Adidas Ultraboost Spikeless Golf Shoes are Stylishly Functional
Hip Hop-Themed Purple Boots
Timberland Presents the New Hip Hop Royalty Boot with Stencil
Remastered Fall-Ready Footwear
8th Street by Ronnie Fieg Joins Clarks on a Capsule of Shoes
Futurist Footwear Collections
Norse Projects Dropped the ARKTISK Footwear Capsule for 2023
Detail-Oriented Retro Sneakers
Footpatrol Launch a Version of the adidas Originals Campus 80s
Premium Low-Cut Lifestyle Sneakers
Nike Unveils a Stealthy Air Force 1 Low Paris Sneaker
Adorably Styled Shoes
Dr. Martens' Pairs Its Mary Jane Shoes with Adorable Ankle Bow Socks
Sustainable Olympic Footwear Capsules
Vivaia's New Shoe Capsule is Inspired by the 2024 Olympics
Revived 80s-Style Sneakers
The AVIA 830 and 880 High-Tops Perfectly Mimic the Originals
Textural Rich Tonal Sneakers
Nike's Air Jordan 2 Low Sneaker Gets a Cherrywood Colorway
Medical Boot-Representing Footwear
Rick Owens Continues to Grab Attention with the Walking Boot
Spring-Ready Premium Fashion Boots
Fendi and Red Wing Create Boots for Spring/Summer 2025
Sleek Low-Cut Lifestyle Sneakers
Nike Presents the New Court Shot Sneaker with Minimal Design
Aged Burgundy Leather Sneakers
Nike Unveils the Dunk Low Sneakers in a Team Red Colorway
Effortless Stealthy Clogs
PUMA Shines a Spotlight on its New Shibui Mule for Summer
Crackled Holiday-Inspired Shoes
Nike Debuts the Dunk Low and Air Force 1 in 'Halloween' Iterations
Gold-Toe Sneaker Lines
The Made in Schiaparelli Sneaker Blends Streetwear & High-End Sensibilities
Luxe Slip-On Clogs
Journal Standard Joins Birkenstock on a Premium Tokio Clog Design
Monstrous-Inspired Heeled Shoes
I Wanna Bangkok Presents the Hulkfoot and Bigfoot Shoes
Dynamic Retro Running Shoes
Nike Brings Back the Air Pegasus 2005 Sneaker Model
Revived Dynamic Running Sneakers
adidas' Adistar Cushion 3 Gets a New Visual Update by atmos
Western-Inspired Americana Footwear
G.H. Bass Launched its Out West Collection of Premium Shoes
Elegant Old-School Sneaker Styles
The Todd Snyder Tuscan Court Shoe Will Come in Two Colors
Perforated Dynamic Cartoonish Boots
MSCHF and Crocs Unveil a Dramatic Yellow 'Big Red Boot'
Luxury Men's Footwear Collections
Stuart Weitzman Embarks on a New Venture with Itss Latest Range
Monochromatic Timeless Sneakers
Nike Presents the Air Jordan 4 in a White Thunder Colorway
Global Games-Inspired Sneakers
The New Air Jordan 6 Retro Shoes Get an Olympic Makeover
Stark Blue High-Top Sneakers
The Iconic Air Jordan 1 Gets a UNC Toe Colorway Palette
Crimson Tonal Retro Sneakers
The Air Jordan 13 Comes in a Retro Dune Red Colorway
New Year-Honoring Fuzzy Sneakers
Onitsuka Tiger Details the Mexico 66 with Festive Details
Size-Inclusive Designer Shoes
Zalando and Seven Designers are Launching Footwear for All
Designer-Backed Low-Cut Sneakers
adidas and Stella McCartney Create a New Court Boost
Reinterpreted Sleek Track Sneakers
Nike Updates the Lunar Sneakers with the Lunar Roam Shoe
Collaborative Stylish Sneaker Mules
Miu Miu Presents the Sleek New Balance 530 mules
Y2K-Style Runners
Bottega Veneta's Soon-to-be-Released Orbit Sneaker Will Come in Three Colors
Filmic Skater Shoes
The Vans x Barbie Collaboration Shares Laid-Back Skater Styles
Sci-Fi-Themed Rubber-Like Sneakers
Native Shoes Launch Sci-Fi Sneaker Collection with Star Wars
Weatherized Technical Fall Footwear
Suicoke Presents its New Collection for the FW23 Season
Opulent Retro-Inspired Trainers
Gucci Launches the Multi-Colored 'MAC80' Vintage Sneaker
Iconic 2000s Teen-Flick Footwear
The HEYDUDE x Mean Girls Collab is Vibrantly Pink
Dynamic Collaborative Sneakers
adidas Presents the CLOT Superstar Sneaker with Bold Accents
Pink Tonal Lifestyle Sneakers
Barbie Pink Tones Detail the Latest SB Force 58 Sneaker
Olympic-Ready Elevated Footwear
Nike Optimizes its Air Cushioning Tech in New Range of Shoes
Fiery Red Basketball Sneakers
The Air Jordan 6 Sneaker Model Gets a Toro Colorway Palette
Merged Hybrid Basketball Shoes
The Air Jordan 2/3 Sneaker Boasts a Hybrid Design Language
Iconic Shoe Campaigns
Amina Muaddi's Fall/Winter 2023 Campaign Ushers in 'New Icons'
Sparkling Luxurious Bright Clogs
Balenciaga Unveils a New Iteration of the Technoclog Shoe
Colorful Layered Retro Sneakers
Nike Launches an Air Max 1 Design in Japan Iteration
Summer Collaborative Premium Footwear
Martine Rose Unveils the Coming Up Roses Capsule
Colorful Collaborative Tech Sneakers
Jae Tips and Saucony Unveil the To Do List Collection
Doll-Inspired High Heels
The Fantastic Plastic Foot Shoes are Shaped Like a Doll's Tip-Toed Foot
Fashion-Forward Lifestyle Sneakers
Valentino Garavani Unveils a New Pair of Premium Sneakers
Sleek Minimal Luxury Footwear
Loro Piana Presents a Look at the New White Sole Shoes
Spooky Back-to-School Footwear
Keds x Monster High Shares the Styles of Favorite Characters
Futuristic Collaborative Fall Footwear
BOTTER and Reebok Present New Designs at Paris Fashion Week
Sustainable Vintage Shoes
Allbirds' New Sneaker Silhouette Represents Transformation for the Brand
Retro Collaborative Textural Sneakers
Fear of God and adidas Present a Collaborative 86 Lo Shoe
Heroic Luxury Footwear
The Christian Louboutin x Marvel Collab Unleashes Super Stylish Footwear
Color-Changing Rugged Boots
Dr. Martens and Supreme Release a Pair of Leather 1461 Shoes
Thematic Ombre-Effect Sneakers
Ground Up x Walmart Debut The 'Wicked High-Top Sneakers'
Chunky Unconventional Shoes
Marni Unveils the 'BIG FOOT 2.0' Unisex Sneaker in Multiple Colorways
Chic Skater Style Sneakers
These Dior B9S Sneakers Come in Two Material Options
Anniversary-Honoring Covered Sneakers
CLOT Gives the Nike Cortez Sneaker Model a New Makeover
Board Game-Themed Fashions
The Shoe Palace x Monopoly Collection Includes an Array of Styles
Sophisticated Footwear Campaigns
Miu Miu and Church Introduce Their Second Collaboration
Couture Technical Sneaker Models
Juntae Kim Remixes a Pair of Salomon Sneakers for Fashion Week
Incredibly Stylish Running Shoes
Ferragamo Unveils a Series of Monochromatic Running Shoes
Lunar New Year-Themed Sneakers
The Air Jordan 1 Low Elevate Gets a New Festive Colorway
Custom Men's Footwear Services
Robert August Fuses 21st Century Technology with Craftsmanship
Elevated Modern Footwear Silhouettes
Sergio Tacchini Debuts Two New Silhouettes for the AW23 Line
Rippled Luxe Spring Footwear
Kiko Kostadinov Unveils a Look at the Season 03 At.Kollektive
Breathable Retro Sneaker Models
ASICS Presents the New GT-2160 Model for the Season
Feminine Technical Fashion Sneakers
Salomon and MM6 Maison Margiela Present the XT-Mary Jane
Patterned Collaborative Loafer Designs
Wacko Maria Joins Dr. Martens on a New 1461 Shoe Design
Puffed Collaborative Premium Footwear
Martine Rose and Clarks Unveil Their Full Collection
Footwear Heritage-Honoring Fashion
Clints Celebrates its Footwear Archives in its Latest Capsule
Inaugural Italian Footwear Collections
Mugler's Footwear Capsule is Designed by Casey Cadwallader
Candy-Inspired Shoe Designs
The SB Dunk High "Sweet Tooth" by Nike is Playful and Colorful
Lunar New Year-Inspired Sneakers
New Balance Debuts a Range of New Releases for Chinese New Year
Sophisticated Bridal Collections
Bella Belle Introoduces the Champagne Era Footwear Collection
Reversed-Themed Classic Sneakers
Nike Introduces the New Icon Flip Collection of Sneakers
Superhero-Inspired High Sneakers
Nike Unveils 'Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse' Air Jordan 1
Chunky Monochromatic Sneakers
The Latest Jordan 4 Sneakers Have a Skate-Centric Look
Functional Relaxed Winter Footwear
The SUICOKE FW24 Footwear Collection Has Over 40 Styles
Fur-Covered Luxe Shoes
Burberry's Creeper Shoes are Debuting with the FW2023 Collection
Burgundy-Tonal Low-Cut Sneakers
The Nike SB Dunk Low Sneaker Gets an Adobe Colorway Palette
Sustainable Futuristic Fall Footwear
Ancuta Sarca Presents a New Dynamic Range for FW23
Elegant Footwear Collections
ARCH NYC Has Unveiled Its Contemporary Fall 2023 Collection
Color-Blocking Vibrant Sneakers
Nike Unveils a Doernbecher Version of the Air Jordan 1 Low
Futuristic Bold Tonal Sneakers
Beyoncé and adidas Present the IVY PARK Top Ten 2000 Sneaker
Fashion Collaborative Sneaker Models
CLOT and adidas Join Forces Once Again on a SS24 Series
Cherry-Colored Basketball Shoes
Jordan Brand Debuts an Updated Version of the 'Cherry' Jordan 12
Colorful Celebratory Low-Cut Sneakers
Nike Celebrates the Year of the Rabbit with a New Dunk Low
Embroidered Phoenix Technical Shoes
maharishi Reworks the Classic Mizuno Wave Rider 10 Shoe
Trip-Inspired Basketball Sneakers
Jordan Reveals Air Jordan 1 Low SE 'Tokyo Vintage' Sneakers
Ergonomic Bulbous-Shaped Shoes
Jacquemus Releases Its Ergonomic and Runway-Ready Les Mules Goia
Podiatrist-Friendly Summer Shoes
Birdies' Sun Drenched Collection is Cushioned & Comfort-Focused
Debut Kids Footwear Collections
Aerosoles Launches the Kids Version of its Popular Women's Line
Beweled Fashion Forward Clogs
Simone Rocha and Crocs Develop Dynamic Heel-Clog Designs
Luxe Timeless Ankle Boots
Prada Unveils a New Ankle Boot for the Spring/Summer 2022 Season
Dynamic Technical Seasonal Footwear
Suicoke Presents its New Footwear for the SS24 Season
Bridal Flip-Flops
Uzurii Launched a Bridal Collection for Wedding Season
Luxe Retro Lifestyle Sneakers
Loewe Unveils its New Premium Flow Runner for the Season
Stylish Corduroy Shoe Designs
Clarks Originals Collaborates with Aleali May on a New Collection
Retro Striking Tonal Footwear
adidas Unveils a Regal Purple Colorway of the Crazy 1
Premium Leather Retro Sneakers
The Air Jordan 7 Sneaker Model Gets a White Infrared Colorway