FALL/WINTER

These cold-blooded creatures may go into hiding for the fall season, but their likeness will be seen strutting down the streets in the form of footwear next autumn. Designers are taking inspiration (or their actual skin) from snakes to give their styles an update you can feel. Here are some shoes she’ll be happy to slink into.

Tornado by Beverly Feldman
Price:
Retails for $229

She may be inspired to get a little wild wearing Beverly Feldman’s Tornado. A neutral palette of brown and taupe snake print trimmed in black will make this her latest closet staple, but it’s the delicate rhinestone adornments that will really blow her away.


Angela by Angeleigh Anastasio
Price:
Retails for $545

Angeleigh Anastasio charms with Angela. Made with multi-colored python-printed leather, this stunning style stands tall on a 4-inch stiletto heel and single platform. Gold detailing adds a jewelry-inspired touch.

PC 018 by Suecomma Bonnie
Price:
Retails for $390

Created by Korean designer Bohyun Lee, the brand Suecomma Bonnie gets its name from the combination of the phonetic sound of ‘shoe’ (sue) and the English nickname of its founder (Bonnie). This playful pink pump in snake printed leather is a perfect fit for the brand’s primary demographic—fashionable, confident women who aren’t afraid to stand out in the crowd.

Harlow by Thierry Rabotin
Price:
Retails for $410 (leather) and $380 (suede and nappa)

In Chinese culture, people born in the year of the snake are said to be mysterious, attractive, wise and enchanting. She’ll feel she’s all of the above in Harlow by Thierry Rabotin. A reptile-patterned leather pump, Harlow is also available in suede and nappa in shades of blue, green, brown, gray, purple and red.

Raquel by Salpy
Price:
Retails for $415

"From ancient Egypt to modern times, women have been captivated by the mystical allure of the snake, and it has been used as a charm to entice others. At Salpy Shoes, we see snakeskin as a timeless and seasonless fashion statement," says Kevork Kalaidjian, President and Designer of Salpy Shoes. A gray and white snake-print upper pulls out of neutral when paired with a saucy red trim detail. A curved heel will give her just enough height to slip from day into evening.

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