If you're anything like me, I'm sure you thought that light-up shoes were only marketed to two very different clientele: teeny sneakers for those who frequent the playground, and lucite platforms for those who frequent the stripper pole.
And that's where we were wrong.
Both Jimmy Choo and Nicholas Kirkwood for Rodarte have created grownup variations of the novelty footwear. The Jimmy Choo version (above) comes with a price tag of $2,495 - and a glorified glow stick attached the heel.
While I won't exactly call the Rodarte pair "understated," they are considerably less garish than the Choo pair. I'm intrigued.
Tell me, would you wear light-up footwear? Or should we leave this trend to the wee ones?
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
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No thank you. This is one trend that kids rule.
ReplyDeleteHahaha! No thank you. I will just content myself in looking at them. xoxo
ReplyDeletehaha wow!!! Crazy!!! I have never seen this before, but I'm not surprised...new ideas are always springing up. I definitely don't think I will be sporting this one! :)
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Rachel
In elementary school LA Lights were the must have foot wear, and I have very fond memories of bouncing around in the dark, but I think I will pass on the grown-up version and let those memories stay in the past.
ReplyDeletewow! Thats definitely something! I don't really find it childish, these are heels after all not running shoes, and I actually quite like them and am impressed however I don't think I'll be sporting them! x
ReplyDeleteMaybe if I go out all the time to parties.... Otherwise no!
ReplyDeletecould you imagine the glow-stick look paired with lucite?! cool.
ReplyDeletefun to look at, but not really for the real world, me thinks. :)
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ReplyDeleteDefinitely not for me. Although I do think they'd garner lots of attention. :)
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they look like art but i just couldn't see myself ever actually wearing these!
ReplyDeleteI don't think I can get on board with these, Jessica. I think I'll remain understated with simple sequins and glitter. lol
ReplyDeleteI actually like the first pair but the twinkle thing is a bit too crazy for me :P xx
ReplyDeleteThe Choos were apparantly an immediate sell out. Even though I usually adore the brand, I believe these are a case of the emperor's new clothes. The light works a certain number of times, and when it stops working it can't be replaced and the effect is gone. Hellooooo? USD 2500 and you can't even change the light bulb? Hideous.
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