EPISODE · Jul 6, 2026 · 13 MIN
Weird and wonderful shoes with Kathryn Wilson
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If you have a love of shoes - or you've been scrolling social media - you're not imagining things if you've seen more extreme footwear than usual. Yes, strange shoes are trending - and as one outlet put it, 'ridiculous shoes are everywhere.' Some examples include: A pump that sculpts the foot into a cloven pig's hoof, sandals that support the heel and nothing else, a beam of light for a heel ... not to mention the popular split toe tabis, the sneakerina or the snoafer. So what's up with these unusual designs and is it all just about brands getting our attention? Here to give us her expert opinion is footwear-designer Kathryn Wilson.
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If you have a love of shoes - or you've been scrolling social media - you're not imagining things if you've seen more extreme footwear than usual. Yes, strange shoes are trending - and as one outlet put it, 'ridiculous shoes are everywhere.' Some examples include: A pump that sculpts the foot into a cloven pig's hoof, sandals that support the heel and nothing else, a beam of light for a heel ... not to mention the popular split toe tabis, the sneakerina or the snoafer. So what's up with these unusual designs and is it all just about brands getting our attention? Here to give us her expert opinion is footwear-designer Kathryn Wilson.
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