After seasons of ladylike shoes and pretty footwear styles, the reigning crop of casual kicks is coming out with a big bang. The kind of rebellious streak you’d associate more with Gothic Lolitas and Harajuku girls who are known for their super thick platform soles on combat-like shoe styles — ones we see at brands like Gucci for Resort ’19. Uncannily, the return of this high octane style coincides with another comeback of the Spice Girls — the girl group best associated with the aesthetic — who are reuniting next June for a series of concerts. Hai Si Ja, hold tight.
