We all know how much The Diva loves designer shoes and that’s why she wanted to share all her favouite types of shoes with you all! There are so many different types of shoes on the Viva La Diva website with many new trends popping up all the time, so here’s a useful guide to all the different types of shoes.

Ankle strap shoes – a recent shoe fashion trend that features a strap around the ankle for fashion and comfort, making the shoe or sandals fit much better. Lots of strappy sandals are ankle strap shoes, but there are also now many sandals with cuffs and court shoes with ankle straps.

Court shoes – typically a full shoe with a closed back, some court shoes have a rounded toe, others a pointy toes, while lots have cute peep toe. A great versatile shoe in lots of styles.

Flat shoes – pretty simple, but flat shoes do come in all shapes and sizes including ballet pumps, ladies’ brogues, loafers, slip on shoes and much more. Flats are certainly back.

Flip flops – they’re the perfect summer footwear for the beach or out and about, and flip flops aren’t just flip flops anymore, they’re bedazzled with diamantes, jewels and sequins!

Mules – basically a style of slip on shoes that don’t have any straps around the sides or back of the shoes, come in lots of styles from flat to high heeled mules.

Platform shoes – a popular style of shoe that first made it big in the 70s with the boho look, platform shoes have a thick sole that is typically approximately 1in although there are more extreme styles.

Sandals – sandals come in all shapes and sizes from gladiator sandals and summer sandals to strappy sandals and flip flops. One of the most popular and wide ranging shoe types.

Shoe boots – one of this year’s hottest shoe trends, shoe boots also known as shooties and booties are taller than a shoe but shorter than an ankle boot and are oh so perfect.

Slingbacks – a really comfortable and well fitting style of shoe, slingbacks feature a strap around the back of the foot that firmly holds it in place, they come in strappy and full shoe designs.

Stilettos – they’re the ultimate sexy shoe design with a tall pointy heel that tapers towards the end, they generally come in court shoe or peep toe designs but also sandals.

Wedges – it seems like ladies’ wedges are everywhere right now and it’s no wonder why, they give extra height with their chunky sole and they’re really comfortable to walk in.

The Diva adores this latest shoe trend that is just perfect for spring, shooties are basically shoes and boots combined that create a shorter version of an ankle boot. They look utterly gorgeous with skinny jeans and leggings, and if you’re lucky enough to have long pins you can wear shoe boots with skirts and dresses too!

Shoe boots, shooties, booties, whatever you want to call them, are this season’s must have shoes and there are so many styles on the Viva La Diva website to choose from that there’s a pair for all outfits, and you’ll also love the range of heels from stilletos to mid and kitten heeled shooties.

Full shoe boots

Leaning more towards the boot side of the shootie, full shoe boots are great for any weather and outfit. We think these Bronx Simba Shoe Boots look fabulous.

School look shooties

The retro school shoe Brogue look is so in this spring, so why not combine it with a shoe boot to look utterly fashionable? These Schuh Calvin Brogue Lace Up Courts are every inch the school shoe shooties.

Peep toe shoe boots

These KG Saffrom Classic Courts combine the cute peep toe design with a shootie style, which makes them completely up to date with this season’s must haves.

Strappy shooties

Want some shoe boots for a glamorous night on the town? Strappy shooties are perfect with going out outfits and we love these Ted Baker Airene Open Toe Shoe Boots.

If you’re a shoeaholic and regularly visit the Viva la Diva website, you might have noticed that we’ve been busy rearranging our categories to not only make it easier for divas to find fabulous shoes but to also add new categories for all the latest trends.

Now you can shop by all kinds of new categories like ankle strap shoes, flip flops, shoe boots and stiletto shoes, and you’ll also find that lots of our categories like flat shoes and sandals have been broken down into useful sub-categories , making it easier for you to browse different styles.

Why not take a look around now? The Diva’s sure you’ll think it’s easier to find what you’re looking for.

New season, new styles – new look!

The Diva loves to look her best, so we’ve had a bit of a spruce-up for spring – hope you like our new look! We’ve hot new features including a focus on fierce red footwear, and shoe boots to help you step sweetly into spring. The Diva’s Choice is now regular homepage feature – right where I belong darlings!

I love these ravishing red shoes from Bordello – these super-high platform court shoes are simply too adorable, especially the red and white spot Minnie Mouse Mary Janes!

If you want to make a statement darlings, do it in style with something striking from the latest Carvela footwear collection – new additions just in at Viva La Diva. They’ve got some seriously stunning platform shoes and sandals, for legs that go on for miles and miles!

Each week the Diva puts the spotlight on one of her personal favourites…

Purrfect shoe boots from Irregular Choice

If you love footwear that’s a little different you’ll love Irregular Choice shoes. The Diva adores these cute’n’quirky ankle boots, combining soft nubuck and alligator style leather for an opulent look…