They're not heels. They're not sneakers.
But whatever they are, christian discount appear to be the latest footwear trend for spring.
A cross between flats and platforms, the odd-looking shoes have trotted on to spring runways and the feet of the fashion-forward people worldwide. Love it or hate it, Prada created its version of the flatform -- a men's leather dress shoe with a blue platform.
Lovers of the new 'it' shoes pumps sale say they add height without sacrificing comfort, while others insist they're a sight for sore eyes.
At shops in the U.K., the $795 U.S. Prada flatforms are reportedly sold out and there's a waiting list for boutique shoes. french sole shoes have not yet made its way onto Canadian shelves, but are available online.
While flatforms are making a name for themselves, sky high heels have not gone by the wayside.
French-designer Christian Louboutin has released uber-high platform stilettos, at a jaw-dropping height of 6.5 inches. Although impractical, there's a waiting list for the $850 pumps more than 100 shoppers deep at Montreal's Rosenstein Paris boutique, said manager Joseph Morgan.
"I feel like (the heels) just keep going up and up. It comes to the point where they are not wearable. They're towering," said Morgan.
The typical clientele for the pricey red-soled heels include 20 -to 30-somethings, including moms and businesswomen.
louboutin shoe stores such as Aldo and Spring have made its less expensive versions of the platform pumps for spring, too.