Retrospect: Shoes that made a splash in 2009

Chanel

Hoe-down at Chanel with these Double-C Clogs

Romance Was Born

These hand crafted shell-encrusted platform heels from the 'Doilies and Pearls, Oysters and Shells' collection threw convention out the door.

Alexander McQueen

McQueen's inspiration for these incredibooties reportedly came from the past and future evolution of mankind, our evolution from the sea and our predicted decent bank into it!

Christian Dior

John Galliano's statement heels, drawing inspiration from the history the house of Dior.

YSL

Lattice grid 'cage' boots - the must haves of the season.

(Thanks to style.com and vogue.com.au for the images)

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