# Hottest Shoes For Next Season Candy Pratts Price's Picks By Bianca | Published 2007-08-06 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hottest-shoes-for-next-season-candy-pratts-prices-picks References: [style](http://www.style.com) Candy Pratts Price is the executive director of Style.com, the online home of high-end fashion magazines [Vogue](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forever-care) and W. If anyone knows what styles will be hot next season, she does. She sits front-row at the big shows in the [major fashion capitals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stylish-fashion-campaigns-marc-jacobs-unveils-its-spring-2025-marcworld-cam) and schmoozes with designers, models, celebrities and the world's most style savvy. The fashion analyst and trend-spotter created a slideshow for Style.com highlighting all the [best accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/call-it-spring-raffia-and-cork) for each major collection. Here's just a little sample of some of the looks she picked out. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 71% | Activity: 13% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Sustainable Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing eco-friendly and ethically sourced materials for shoe production. - **Retro Revival:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating modern interpretations of classic shoe designs. - **Technology Integration:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporating smart features, such as fitness tracking or customizable lighting, into shoes. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion Retail:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Utilizing augmented reality to provide virtual fitting rooms for online shoppers. - **Textile Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Implementing 3D printing technology to produce unique and customizable shoe designs. - **Sports and Fitness:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introducing performance-enhancing shoes with advanced cushioning and energy-returning capabilities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modern Shoe Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sergio-rossi.md) - [Interchangeable Themed Shoe Charms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coach-1.md) - [Iconic Shoe Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amina-muaddis-fallwinter-2023.md) - [Seasonally Appropriate Footwear Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petals-pearls.md) - [Textured Floral Design Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oasis-society.md) - [Fragrance-Integrated Fashion Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bright-crystal.md) - [Modern High-Fashion Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terani-couture.md) - [Whimsical Spring Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Anna-Suis-SpringSummer-2025.md) - [Festival-Ready Footwear Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aldo.md)