When discussing our favorite films, we often don’t talk about footwear. Still, movies have the capacity of launching brands and styles, with shoes being one of the items that people are most interested in. This makes sense; while replicating a full outfit from a movie you love is complicated and expensive, buying the cool shoes you saw makes more sense.
Fashion in film is pivotal, often influencing the plot and becoming a central character of the story. While the clothes and the shoes don’t have dialogue, they often add layers and a vibe to films that make them emblematic. These looks tend to represent the fashion of the era, and what people were interested in at the time of the film’s release.
Here are 7 of the most iconic shoes to have appeared on films.
© GrosbyGroupCharlie\'s Angels
Farrah Fawcett, one of the original “Charlie’s Angels,” wore the Nike Cortez in one of the promotional images of the show, defining an era.
© GrosbyGroupForrest Gump
The Nike Cortez are popular sneakers, but their presence in “Forrest Gump” made them into the pair of shoes that everyone wanted to have. Aside from being cool and comfortable, the Nike Cortez are the shoes Forrest runs with, a pivotal plot point in the film.
© GrosbyGroupThe Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou
The film, directed by Wes Anderson, has all of the trademarks of his best films, which have devoted fans of all ages. One of the coolest aspects of it are the outfits that characters wear, made out of red beanies, blue shirts and Adidas sneakers.
© GrosbyGroupKill Bill
Kill Bill is an incredibly iconic film, from the performances to the set pieces. One of the most memorable moments in it includes the outfit that the bride wears during her final battle, made up of a yellow and black jumpsuit with matching sneakers.
© GrosbyGroupAliens
Ellen Ripley’s amazing shoes, which she uses to travel to space and to take out monsters with, were designed by Reebok.
© GrosbyGroupThe Breakfast Club
“The Breakfast Club” is an incredibly beloved film, from its characters and soundtrack, to it’s ‘80s fashion style. While all the shoes were awesome, Anthony Michael-Hall’s Nike Internationalist shoes are the ones that have withstood the times.
© GrosbyGroupBack To The Future
Everyone wanted Marty McFly’s awesome future shoes, which strapped themselves to people’s feet through technology. The movie came out years ago, but I’m still waiting for self-lacing shoes to come out and to be sold at a reasonable price.
