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10 Aug 2012
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We know not all shoes are equal – and today we’re celebrating those that are a little more equal than others. These are shoes that have stood the test of time, that have graced the big screens and the feet of the rich and famous, and that even now sit in museums. Enjoy our gallery of iconic shoes. 

Christian Louboutin heels need little introduction. The famous red-soles have been a firm celebrity favourite since their first appearance in Paris in 1991.

Christian Louboutin

Remember these bad boys? Designer Alexander McQueen debuted his ‘Armadillo’ shoes on the catwalk in1999. The hoof made this shoe one to never forget – sky-high and Gaga-esque.

Armadillo

Dorothy’s ruby slippers from The Wizard of Oz go down as some of the most iconic heels in history. Red, sparkling and begging to be tapped.

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If you’ve seen Pretty Woman (if you haven’t there might just be something very wrong in your world), you will at some point have secretly contemplated getting a pair of the thigh-high boots worn by Julia Roberts.

Pretty-Woman

The original Wellington Hunter boots made their practical entrance in 1956 and never left. The famous boot is worn today by famous names such as Kate Moss, Lily Allen and Kate Middleton, and if you’re as obsessed with the British reality show Made In Chelsea as we are, you’ll know that every rich kid on the scene owns a few pairs.

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Enter Kate Middleton and the patent nude heels from LK Bennett. The Duchess of Cambridge put these heels and the hue on the fashion radar and catapulted them to star status.

Kate Middleton

Woody Allen’s Annie Hall and androgyny go together like a horse and carriage. The film put menswear-inspired style on the fashion map along with wide-legged trousers and waistcoats, but it was the leather brogue that was key to Diane Keaton’s iconic look. Thankfully, it’s here to stay.

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Annie Hall

Dr Martens were created by Dr Klaus Maertens in 1960. What started our as a hardworking, practical boot for postmen, factory workers and transport unions, became an enduring fashion statement.

Dr Martens

The classic Mary Jane shoe with its simple round-toe shape and ankle strap has remarkable stamina as a workwear staple.

Mary-Janes

Whether you love them or hate them we can’t ignore the UGG boot. Created in Australia in the first half of the 20th century, these sheepskin boots were intended for the great outdoors. Surfers adopted them in the 1960s and in the 1990s they had their heyday as a fashion item.

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Girl Power was not the only thing that The Spice Girls made into a worldwide craze: they also put chunky platforms on the fashion map. Sports-inspired, bright or white, they made a comeback in 2012. 

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Two reasons to love the Sex and the City series – its stars, Carrie Bradshaw and the Manolo Blahnik peeptoe.

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YSL’s ‘cage’ boot first walked the walk in 2009. This iconic heel set the tone in footwear for an era of modernity and edge. Its influence continues in fashion, as we see the ‘cage’ cut evolve.

YSLWe have Frances ‘Baby’ Houseman to thank for the power of the sneaker. The white rubber soles saw her getting into the groove on the dance floor in Dirty Dancing, and never looked back.

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 Images from: InStyle,  Christian Louboutin, supplied and Net-a-porter

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