Hot heels for the hot months

There are plenty of foot coolers this season to bring a spring to your step. Footwear brand Trèsmode presents its summer 2008 collection in hot-off-the-runway colours. You've got bright red, gold, fuchsia, lemon, aubergine and candy hues in the range that has peep toes, ballerinas, wedges and stilettos.

Animal prints and embellishments like crystals and chains add zing to a line in sync with European trends thanks to Italian designer Emmanuel Rossi. At Trèsmode stores, Mumbai. Price: Rs 200 upwards.

Ballerinas and boots

Firangi footwear offers a stylised range of closed shoes, boots, peep toes, ballerinas, party and bridal wear with great detailing. Embroidery, diamond work, beadwork and coloured stones have been used in various styles and designs for an offbeat look. So if you look glitter and glam, this is the look.

The brand's USP lies in predicting and developing new designs and styles for the fashion conscious at affordable prices. The brand is currently strengthening its retail presence all across the country. Available at all M&B walk-in stores. Price: Rs 800-3,000.

Dress shoe meets chicsports wear

Now if you're one for sneakers, this is for you: Puma is out with a new collection of running performance wear, USAN. The line is a refreshing mix of elements of classic training and has a chic, sporty feel. With a silhouette of a 100 m sprint shoe, the look of a dress shoe, and subtle detail exposing its race-track inspiration, USAN is suitable for both men and women.

Since this is a sprint-inspired construction, it means that no external midsole is there in the shoe that comes in rich leather and with a synthetic upper. The outsole is made of carbon rubber for a good grip. At all Puma outlets. Price: 3,499 for women, Rs 3,999 for men.