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If you want to see the term “hiking” used loosely, take a peek at a trend that has taken the high-fashion world by storm.
It all began last fall when Tory Burch launched a line of stilt-like footwear that mimicked a rugged outdoor feel. However, these shoes are a far cry from the boots built to handle off-trail wanderers. On the plus side, it does provide ample support to those attention-seeking hikers and would certainly make heads turn at the trailhead. Celebs rock high-heel hiking boots on the runway with ease, but we’d like to see them try to hike a driveway much less a mountain in these.
Most recently Teva capitalized on this trend. The creators of the first sport sandal partnered with Gray Ant to bring a specialty 4-inch stiletto “mandal.”
Dubbed the “most daring mash-up of the decade,” Teva’s signature Velcro-strap is paired up with an extra-grippy sole construction for an astonishingly high price of $330. Think of how many real hiking boots you could pick up for that price! A warning on the product’s retail page reads: “*Not recommended for actual hiking, gardening, mountain climbing or Phish concerts.” We’ll definitely keep that in mind.
Apparently the intention is simply just to make a fashion statement. Or more likely a fashion faux pas. Some may say they’re ridiculous. Perhaps others like that they add a fashionable twist to an otherwise simple necessity. We’re letting the readers decide on this one.
Will you be wearing high-heel boots on your next outdoor adventure?
(Images via newhighmart.com)
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Yea bring back the all leather Hiker 2 that boot lasted me 15 before i
Zia
I’m a die-hard high-heel wearer and can absolutely imagine negotiating bumpy everyday terrain in these. Or just running through an airport in them. (Hiking, never, of course.) They look very comfortable and durable. I especially like the less obtrusive brown pair.
But my caveat: I would never pay more than $150.00 for them. And I’d have to really love them to pay *that* much. Just not enough shoe there.
I love it though that someone is engineering more element-proof, smart-material good-looking high heels!
Onnica Hutchings
Being a huge tomboy BUT knowing how to be a lady and LOVING my stillettos, this is an AWESOME idea. No, I wouldn’t actually hike in them, but I love the idea and I’d probably pay that much just for the statement that’s so me. I actually stated once I’d love some high heels that were sportier. So TEVA came up with them. COOL!! Yes, for most people that’s sick and wrong, but I’ve never really cared what others thought about my crazy and I’m not going to start now.
Tyler
Im surprised the heel isn’t spiked to ariate the dirt in that last image.
Eric
Um. Uh. Not sure what the point actually is? If they can’t be used for actual hiking or anything, why wouldn’t you just use regular heels.
Ah well, if folks want to buy them then you can sell them.
MJ
OMG TEVA. What have you done?