Fashionista Football Boots? Iris Van Herpen's Fanged Heels

Posted: 24/01/12

Philippa Warr

Follow: Couture, Couture Ss 2012, Fashion, Heels, Iris Van Herpen, Shoes, Ss 2012

Imagine that Lady Gaga or Daphne Guinness or Anna Dello Russo played football, this would be EXACTLY the shoes that they tottered around the pitch in.

Fashionista football boots? Iris Van Herpen unveils spiked heels Photo: Getty

The shoes, which we are dubbing 'fashionista football boots' are sadly not in preparation for a couture five-a-side match, but are part of the Iris Van Herpen Spring/Summer 2012 couture collection.

The footwear was created for the show in collaboration with United Nude in a design process that made use of rapid prototyping, 3D printing and carbon fibre moulding. the finished products have a soft calf nappa and haircalf upper.

Fashionista football boots? Iris Van Herpen's fanged heels Photos: Yiannis Vlamos

Speaking of the booties, creative director of United Nude, Rem D Koolhaas said: "The collaboration with Iris has been really successful and enjoyable so far. We have made some really groundbreaking footwear."

As you can see they come in a whole variety of colours but we're assuming we will be seeing them on one of the aforementioned fashion fans before the season is out. Anyone fancy a quid on Lady Gaga showing up to the Grammys in one of the plain pairs on the right hand side?

Fashionista football boots? Iris Van Herpen unveils spiked heels Photo: Getty

And if you're not up for braving the streets in Iris Van Herpen's creations, we've got a selection of toned-down boots to see you through the Winter/Spring transition:

The Perfect 10: Knee-high boots

For a classic black boot, look no further than Reiss. These Alberta boots are now less than £100 - so snap them up sharpish! Alberta riding boots, were £245, now £98, from <a href="http://shopping.mydaily.co.uk/redirect.php?prodID=73451213&pID=8603&dest=http://click.linksynergy.com%2Fdeeplink%3Fid%3DRgXf7X27eGE%26mid%3D36467%26murl%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww%252Ereissonline%252Ecom%252Fshop%252Fwomens%252Fshoes%252Falberta%252Fchocolate%252F" target="_blank">Reiss</a>
Half price Hunters? Would be rude not to. Wear now in the cold and rain (and perhaps even snow?) then re-wear come festival season. Hunter Carnaby Boa snake boot, was £150, now £75, from <a href="http://shopping.mydaily.co.uk/redirect.php?prodID=55607213&pID=3568&dest=http://www.awin1.com%2Fcread.php%3Fclickref%3Dlynku%26awinaffid%3D126863%26awinmid%3D1249%26p%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww%252Emy%252Dwardrobe%252Ecom%252Fhunter%252Fcarnaby%252Dboa%252Dsnake%252Dboot%252D676761" target="_blank">My-Wardrobe</a>
Add some colour into your footwear wardrobe with this berry-hued boots from Acne. (Which are also, FYI, a massive bargain.) Acne Auburn Caesar knee-high boots, were £600, now £180, from <a href="http://shopping.mydaily.co.uk/redirect.php?prodID=65222303&pID=3568&dest=http://www.awin1.com%2Fcread.php%3Fclickref%3Dlynku%26awinaffid%3D126863%26awinmid%3D1249%26p%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww%252Emy%252Dwardrobe%252Ecom%252Facne%252Fauburn%252Dcaesar%252Dknee%252Dhigh%252Dboots%252D570465" target="_blank">My-Wardrobe</a>
These covetable Mulberry Tillie boots are now half their original price. This means we want them twice as much. Mulberry Deer Brown Tillie boots, were £695, now £347, from <a href="http://shopping.mydaily.co.uk/redirect.php?prodID=69137653&pID=3568&dest=http://www.awin1.com%2Fcread.php%3Fclickref%3Dlynku%26awinaffid%3D126863%26awinmid%3D1249%26p%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww%252Emy%252Dwardrobe%252Ecom%252Fmulberry%252Fdeer%252Dbrown%252Dtillie%252Dboot%252D513540" target="_blank">My-Wardrobe</a>
OTK boots are still enjoying their moment - but avoid a Pretty Woman moment by forgoing skirts in favour of leggings or jeans. Buro over-the-knee boots, £120, available to buy from <a href="http://www.aldoshoes.com/uk/women/boots/over-the-knee-boots/85851620-buro/92" target="_blank">Aldo</a>
Hark back to the swinging 60s with these knee-high boots from Biba. Biba Vera knee-high boot, was £280, now £195, from <a href="http://shopping.mydaily.co.uk/redirect.php?prodID=73541613&pID=3559&dest=http://www.awin1.com%2Fcread.php%3Fclickref%3Dlynku%26awinaffid%3D126863%26awinmid%3D3100%26p%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww%252Ehouseoffraser%252Eco%252Euk%252FBiba%252BVera%252BBoots%252F161378920%252Cdefault%252Cpd%252Ehtml" target="_blank">House of Fraser</a>
Lighter-hued boots are a great option to take you from winter to spring - so a more trans-seasonal purchase, if you will. KG Whiskey boots, were £200, now £99, available from <a href="http://www.kurtgeiger.com/women/shoes/boots/whiskey-10.html " target="_blank">Kurt Geiger</a>
Possibly the most chic pair of Wellies we've ever seen. The perfect partner to your trench coat. Burberry rubber Wellington boots, £250, from <a href="http://shopping.mydaily.co.uk/redirect.php?prodID=74578267&pID=3479&dest=http://click.linksynergy.com%2Flink%3Fid%3DRgXf7X27eGE%26offerid%3D205736.176385%26type%3D15%26murl%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.net-a-porter.com%252Fintl%252Fproduct%252F176385%253Fcm_mmc%253DLinkshareUK-_-ProductFeed-_-Burberry-_-Boots" target="_blank">Net-A-Porter</a>
For eco-chicks who don't agree with the luxury of leather, these Stella McCartney boots should be just the ticket. Stella McCartney faux leather knee boots, were £475, now £237.50, from <a href="http://shopping.mydaily.co.uk/redirect.php?prodID=68562733&pID=3479&dest=http://click.linksynergy.com%2Ffs-bin%2Fclick%3Fid%3DRgXf7X27eGE%26offerid%3D205736.164931%26type%3D15%26subid%3D0" target="_blank">Net-A-Porter</a>
You can't go wrong with a classic pair of tan riding boots. And trust Topshop to come up with the perfect pair. An investment, if anything. Dashing riding boots, £95, available to buy from <a href="http://shopping.mydaily.co.uk/redirect.php?prodID=73032713&pID=5513&dest=http://click.linksynergy.com%2Fdeeplink%3Fid%3DRgXf7X27eGE%26mid%3D35838%26murl%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww%252Etopshop%252Ecom%252Fwebapp%252Fwcs%252Fstores%252Fservlet%252FProductDisplay%253FcatalogId%253D33057%2526storeId%253D12556%2526productId%253D4186761%2526categoryId%253D208544%2526langId%253D%252D1" target="_blank">Topshop</a>