# Posh Heel-less Pumps Physics Don't Apply to the Alexander McQueen Runway Platform No-Heel Sandal By Nikki Taylor | Published 2012-09-15 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/runway-platform-noheel-sandal References: [neimanmarcus](http://www.neimanmarcus.com/p/Alexander-McQueen-Runway-Platform-No-Heel-Sandal-Grand-Exit/prod148740136_cat44540760_cat43240817_/?isEditorial=false&index=12&cmCat=cat000000cat000141cat40990759cat43240817cat44540760&ecid=NMALRoGj7akNVsTg&CS_003=5630585) & [talkshoes](http://www.talkshoes.com/) Sassy and pink, the Runway Platform No-Heel Sandal by fashion designer Alexander McQueen is a mind-boggling piece of footwear. With a "heel" height of 6.5 inches, this shoe doesn't care about the laws of attraction -- it's creating its own rules. Alexander McQueen includes an elongated base for the platform that allows you to keep your balance as you tiptoe down the street like an elegant ballerina en pointe. The shoe is covered in soft magenta suede and silver leather for the insole. Looping straps create patterns to show off pretty, pampered feet and a zipper at the back of the heel allows for easy access. Outrageously chic, the Runway Platform No-Heel Sandal is footwear for attention-lovers. Your feet will be the most talked about subject once you enter a room with them on. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 57% | Activity: 89% | 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 - **Heel-less Footwear:** Opportunity for designing heels that defy physics and create unique fashion statements. - **Platform Shoes:** Potential for creating elevated shoe designs that provide stability and balance. - **Statement Footwear:** Innovation opportunity to design attention-grabbing and conversation-starting shoes. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can explore disruptive heel-less shoe designs to redefine modern aesthetics. - **Footwear:** The footwear industry can innovate with platform shoe designs, combining style with stability. - **Luxury Goods:** Luxury brands can capitalize on statement footwear trends to create exclusive and conversation-worthy products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Platform Statement Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/8inch-flipflops.md) - [Comfortable Hybrid Heels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sneex.md) - [Pool Slide Heeled Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flipped-flop.md) - [Balletcore Heeled Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandy-liang-1.md) - [Comfort-Forward High Heels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vida-collection.md) - [Illusory Doll-Like Heels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/illusion-boots.md) - [Sophisticated Nude Heel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nudes-capsule.md) - [Unique Platform-Style Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/platformstyle-sandals.md) - [Varied Stylish Supportive Pumps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stessy.md)