Let’s face it — whether you’re a fan or not, flats can be boring. They’re used for comfort, not for style. In this day and age, consumers are looking more carefully for the most fashionable shoes they can find. And while people still want to feel comfortable in their shoes, it isn’t most important to them anymore. Actually, in this day and age, flats are becoming the popular shoe to wear. They were boring in the past, and they were only seen as comfortable. But today, shoe designers are looking for those simple ways to make flats look exciting to the consumer. One major way they’re achieving this is through color. If you walk down any shoe aisle in any store nowadays, you will see a wide variety of different colors. And, some may jump out you. Shoe designers have gotten the idea that adding bright and classy colors to flat shoes will make them exciting to buying customers. And, it seems to be working. In a recent study done by the University of Michigan, it was shown that consumers are more likely to buy flat shoes with colorful taste up to 75% more than they would flats with normal, plain colors. Clearly, shoe designers have taken light of this information, and are putting it to their advantage. They’re using different colors — red, green, blue, and more — to make their shoes jump off the shelves. They’re using a variety of colors and patterns to make them different from before. Metallic colors also add excitement to any pair of flats. Sheen is what people are going for nowadays, in gold, silver, and bronze colors. Metallic can also be seen in colors like yellow and green, which will add that extra “pop” to you fashion sense. Another trend shoe designers have caught onto: adding “the extras.” This just means that designers are beginning to add the sometimes over-the-top items, like flowers, buckles, or laces to their flat shoes, in an attempt to make them stick out more, and be more exciting. They add pizazz to the shows, and ultimately to your outfit. Sparkling sequins are becoming available, and flat shoes with jewelry and embroidery are becoming the rage. Not only do they stand out, they are fun to wear, and can even add sophistication to your look. Animal prints are also becoming popular with shoe designers. Animals are no longer just offering excitement at the zoo. They’ve become a hit on many flat shoes. Tiger prints, zebra prints, or just animal-like prints in general — they all offer that textured look to the shoes that buyers have fallen in love with. They add a very elegant look to flats, with styles ranging from the glossy gold and silver, to something that looks to have come right from an art exhibit. “Scaly” prints, from python to crocodile also add exuberance to flats. Scaly leather of this sort is also a fad in the shoe industry, and many designers are adding it to their simple flats. Flats are coming back. And now, they’re not just being used for their comfort. Thanks to the shoe designers, flats are becoming popular because of their exciting look they can add to any simple outfit. By adding color, extras, or using animal prints or fancy leather, flats are not just the boring, old shoe they used to be — they’re exciting. Category:Home › Other • Pomegranates: A newly discovered superfood • Where did the joke why did the chicken cross the road come from and why is it funny? • Can mothers diagnosed with bipolar disorder make good parents? • Spiritual evolution of human consciousness • Tips for getting a college basketball scholarship • Living with Pseudotumor cerebri (PTC) • Caring for the caregiver • Technologys impact on society