Women's
Road Test: Giuseppe Zanotti Heelless Pump
Giuseppe Zanotti's gravity-defying pump in cranberry suede.
Walking in high heels is an art. Walking in heelless heels is… defying gravity. For Fall Giuseppe Zanotti remastered the science of shoe structure with a collection of no-heel platform pumps. No doubt you’re pondering, how exactly does one successfully strut their stuff (or even stay upright) at such staggering and support-less heights? In the name of fashion, I braved the vertiginous design’s avant garde architecture for a spin around our flagship store.
The trek was a bit wobbly, however the cantilevered curve of the heel supplies a surprising amount of support and the strategically positioned platform lessens the impact. But I’m not going to lie—it was challenging. My smoking slippers were a relief, later on.
Admiring their beauty on the first floor of the NM flagship.
Tips for walking in heelless heels
1.) Watch your step! Yes, look both ways before you cross the street, but more importantly assess the situation beneath your soles before you take off. Even ground is essential.
2.) Heel-toe, heel-toe. Shoulders back. Chin up.
3.) If your outing requires standing for more than 2 hours, reconsider.
4.) Pair your Zanottis with an equally adventurous ensemble. Perhaps Fall’s leather leg, cherry lip and statement handbag.
Glitter version at NM Bal Harbour
Next-level version, as seen at NM Las Vegas
See spectacular shoes at NeimanMarcus.com and Neiman Marcus stores during the Trend Event, through August 15.
