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Footcoverings with definition have started appearing again this season. The decorative architectural cage shoe and the thick banded collar sandal is adding detail on the foot this Spring.

Cage sandals have started popping up again in fashion from last year and are being passed through into this season with collar sandals which is expanding the detailed footcovered look. The whole idea is to focus on the shoe and with these architectural bird cage sandals like Tamaris Orchid 28100 the foot becomes reinvented with an elegant twist.

A collar sandal is fitted with a wide collar or essentially depending on the sandal or shoe could be a thick band strapped around the ankle. Some collars go beyond just being wide ankle straps, extending several inches up the leg. Like Hispanitas 2245 Adelaide this stylish summer sandal from Hispanitas has the fashionable higher cut ankle collar combined with the higher heel and platform sole. It is finished with a contrasting bow and there is a matching bag available. The taller the collar, the tougher the trend is to pull off as it becomes restrictive. Cage shoes and collar sandals that started appearing last year have fully arrived as a mainstream trend. The cuff approach on the shoe or sandal almost looks like a bracelet drawing some attention and is a strange approach as collars are generally seen to be used on polo shirts, not on sandals. The invention is opening up many ideas and is working well on the foot.

Cage shoes deriving from the gladiator sandal of last year are reappearing as higher banded platform shoes and sandals. Many celebrities and fashion icons have been seen wearing these shoe designs of the season as can seen aside is Kim Kardashian. The inspiration started on the catwalk runway in 2008 and the cutout lines of the cage have swept the fashion industry by storm. Yves Saint Laurent and Givenchy have developed some complicated looking shoes for their runway shows, so the architectural shoe styles are certainly becoming refined and have a real impact for forthcoming seasons.  

Hispanitas are doing some quirky trends for Spring - Summer 2010 with neutral tan and pastel shades which go well with most things and stand out with the defined added touches. Hispanitas 2583 Claire with this "Sandal Boot" is a contemporary design made from soft leather and has a velcro fastening ankle strap. The hidden platform is a great idea, making the high heel a little easier to wear. Hispanitas 2586 Sarah is a stunning sandal that offers both comfort and elegance. The design has the trendy higher cut ankle collar combined with a distinctive wedge heel.  Hispanitas 2395 Tracey a striking ladies sandal from Hispanitas with a distinctive wedge heel, the design is executed in leather with multi-tone elastic straps. The bright contrasting colours can be matched with a variety of Spring - Summer outfits.

Alternatively Wonders 8633 Buu comfortable Summer ladies sandal has leather upper lining and elasticated straps for comfort. Great for holidays or general casualwear which really does define a cage look on the foot with cut out sections of leather. Wonders Crepelina is a very lightweight comfortable sandal coming in electric purple and black the thick elastic ankle strap is a great idea as it makes the sandal feel secure on the foor. With comfort and thick strapping it fits in well with this seasons trends. On the otherhand Gabor Jubilant 03.800  with adjustable ankle straps and a platform sole is showing thin strapping going up the ankle and around the foot. The stud detail is a fashionable look and finishes the edge detail of beautifully. Whether it be thick or very thin strapping the style is bound to suit as its versatile and can be placed with a range of outfits it just adds some quirky seasonal detail.

It is almost as if these sandals and shoe styles are merging cut of boots with strapping, the designs are continuously remerging in different ways, the designs are unique and just add an elegant touch to your outfit. Shoe design is forever collaborating different definitions together which always makes you wonder what will be next in shoe design?