“Put on your red
shoes and dance the blues” - David Bowie’s shoes through the ages
Today, the music legend David Bowie passed away. He was an inspirational,
creative and magical music genius. This was reflected from his incredible voice
all the way down to his tapping red platform boots. The quote above is how I
picture Bowie’s footwear style.
Born in 1947
which is surprisingly the year Dr. Martens were founded; maybe this accounts
for David Bowie’s excellent boot styles throughout his career. When he shot to
fame in 1969 with the single “Space
Oddity”, it may have been a decade of kitten heels, but Bowie favoured a
striking thigh boot. His alter ego Ziggy Stardust was definitely a fan of epic high
heels, that if you are as clumsy as me you would be worried about breaking your
ankle on the dance floor. However, in Bowie’s performances he danced and
shimmied in these crazy fantastic heels without any mishaps (100% more
coordinated than most of us). 
In 1976 Bowie,
escaping his rock ‘n’ roll life style, moved to Switzerland. Switzerland at the time was known for smart
loafers and essential hiking boots over perilous platforms. I imagine Bowie
ditching the high heels reclining on a leather seat, smoking a roll-up,
watching a sunset over Lake Geneva whilst his feet are comforted by some smart
brown Oxfords.
“Under Pressure” (my
favourite Bowie song, don’t judge me) was released in 1981 when David Bowie
collaborated with Queen. Bowie still wore beautifully designed boots but,
Freddie Mercury wore his famous black and white Addidas for performing this
song. Trust me; check out these music icons and their dancing feet on Youtube
as soon as you can.
In 1992, Bowie
married a beautiful Somali Model called Iman.
Of course, Bowie wore a pair of black formal shoes for the wedding.
However, for the beach photograph he looks effortlessly cool next to his wife,
wearing a pair of black sneakers that are very Van like. Secretly, hoping my
future husband will look this good in the wedding photos (unlikely, as I’m not
a Somali model).
David Bowie performed
his last performance looking unusually dapper in a suit and some brown boots in
2006. I am deeply saddened that this was his last
performance however; I know I will remember David Bowie for his musical
masterpieces and his fabulous footwear.
It must not be forgotten he has inspired some great pieces
of footwear too. These rock star baby shoes should be bought by parents
everywhere.
Amy
xXx
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