# Toe-Dividing Stilettos Alexander McQueen's Separated Toe-lettos for Freaky Feet By Elsa Blaine | Published 2008-12-20 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/killer-stilet-toes-alexander-mcqueen-pumps-keeps-toes-separated References: [style](http://www.style.com/fashionshows/detail/S2009RTW-AMCQUEEN) These stilettos, by Alexander [McQueen](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcqueen-holiday-2024) for his Spring 2009 collection, look like they have been painted on, thanks to the [bizarre molded toe dividers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vibram-fivefingers-1). If it wasn't for the 5” molded heel, the [skin-coloured versions of the pumps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nudes-capsule) would be virtually invisible. The shoes bare a strong resemblance to a latex sockette, or some kind of footwear made for the water. I just hope there are no toenails embossed on that leather. **Implications** - The McQueen stilettos are a whole other branch of strange and unusual fashion, but they are intriguing no less to the footwear-obsessed fashionista. Stressing a balance between comfort and style, the toe-lettos are making waves in the fashion world as women's curiosity is piqued by the shoes which are aimed at the atypical foot. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 48% | Activity: 82% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Bizarre Footwear:** Opportunity for designers to create unique and unconventional footwear designs. - **Comfort-style Balance:** Potential for innovative shoe designs that prioritize both comfort and style. - **Curiosity-driven Fashion:** Chance to develop fashion pieces that spark curiosity and intrigue among consumers. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion Design:** Disruptive potential for designers to push boundaries and create unconventional footwear. - **Footwear Manufacturing:** Opportunity to explore new materials and techniques to develop comfortable yet stylish shoes. - **Consumer Goods:** Potential for unique fashion pieces that captivate consumer interest and drive sales. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Outrageous Toe-Like Sandal Charms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toe-jibbitz.md) - [Fuzzy Dynamic Collaborative Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/five-finger-shoe.md) - [Illusory Doll-Like Heels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/illusion-boots.md) - [Bigfoot-Inspired Bizarre Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ninlo.md) - [Ballet-Inspired Split-Toe Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-rift-black-swan.md) - [Stiletto Knee-High Suede Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anatomic-slipon-suede-boots.md) - [Second-Skin Luxury Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zero-shoe.md) - [Dynamic Ultra-High Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/platform-sneaker-1.md) - [Varied Stylish Supportive Pumps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stessy.md)