With a name like "fashion footwear," one would assume that high heels, sandals and espadrilles would always be in style.
But as shoppers became more interested in finding the perfect pair of sneakers to go with their yoga pants, that didn't exactly prove to be the case.
Now, things are slowly starting to change.
While athletic shoes remain popular, so-called fashion footwear—defined as footwear that falls outside of the sport performance realm—is also gaining traction, ironically with a kick from the once-lowly sneaker.