According to the new trends in shoes: wedges are still warm, but moving out; flats and gladiator sandals still in, platforms and stilettos have definitely shot up in height this summer.
The new shoes are all about the details - ruffles, fringes, straps, buckles, prints, beads or flowers and sculptural or embelished heels - anything will go.

Shoe Trends 2009 - Flats and Sandals

High Heels Trends 2009 - Stilettos and Pumps

2009 Spring Summer Shoe Trends - Wedges

Opt for high heels or platforms that will give you longer, leaner legs, while chunkier heels (block, stack or wedges) have the same effect and are easier to walk in.

Gladiator sandals can be easily worn with casual outfits, but women with thick legs should avoid wearing them as the straps on the ankles cut off the line of the leg making them look thicker and shorter.

Skyhigh Shoes Trends for 2009