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But persistence paid off, and now Vans can make printing any picture onto a pair of shoes a reality. It's just Vans's attempt at removing all barriers to creativity, says Bellali. But as he immersed himself in the workings of the footwear industry, he became aware of how little it had evolved over the years. The materials used are either synthetic or leather, and its dependence on non-biodegradable petroleum-based products makes the footwear industry one of the worst offenders in terms of environmental impact.

It's pretty obvious why a jetsetter would need a great pair of walking shoes. If you had to do with one pair on your own journey, make sure they can go the distance (quite literally). Keep in mind your itinerary. She may have been raised in Los Angeles, but Valentino Sale at her core, Nicky Hilton Rothschild is an uptown girl. Dive deep into the archives, and you'll find hypnotic stills of Rothschild and big sister Paris Hilton through the surreal lens of David LaChapelle. Or, nostalgic paparazzi shots of the pair adorned in Von Dutch trucker hats, Juicy Couture track suits, and, our favorite, those ubiquitous UGG boots.

I was like, 'Ooh yes, go girl.' So I'm loving everything you're telling me right now. "We are in this moment when over-the-top glam for evening is exactly what everyone wants to wear," says Aiken. We also couldn't help but notice an endless roster of unique handbags.

As an avowed wearer of flats, 'sneaker pumps' are such a bold proposition that I decided I wanted to test a pair out for myself. I walk to and from work every day, so a solid pair of shoes is crucial. Plus, I prefer to wear one pair of shoes all day rather than commute in sneakers and change into a dreaded pair of 'desk shoes' at work, which is quite a tall order.

I didn't think I did it too tightly, but it immediately felt horribly uncomfortable. I hadn't even slipped my heels on yet. There's no way this is going to work, I thought. These developments are happening elsewhere in the footwear industry too. San Francisco-based Allbirds is a shoe brand that has been working on an eco-friendly platform from the start. Favouring natural resources, their shoes are made from materials like merino wool, eucalyptus tree pulp and even sugarcane, while the insoles are constructed of castor bean oil.