Women In Footwear 2023 Awards

As the fashion world unfurls its red carpets to celebrate the past year's achievements, the Women In Footwear Awards 2023 stands as a beacon of excellence, honoring the creativity, skill, and innovation that female leaders bring to the footwear industry. These awards spotlight the remarkable women setting trends, breaking barriers, and forging new paths in a traditionally male-dominated field.

This year's ceremony was a vibrant talent showcase, with winners across various categories representing the pinnacle of design, sustainability, and business acumen. Each award recipient has demonstrated an exceptional ability to blend aesthetic vision with practicality, addressing the evolving needs of consumers while pushing the boundaries of what is possible in footwear design.

Join us as we applaud the trailblazers who have made significant strides in the industry, from those who have crafted the most elegant high heels to the visionaries who have reimagined the humble slipper into a statement of luxury. Their contributions do not just shape current fashion trends; they lay the groundwork for a more inclusive and dynamic future in footwear design.

Without further ado, let's step forward to celebrate these remarkable women's outstanding achievements and unveil the Women In Footwear Awards 2023 winners:

Women of the Year

Winner: Allyson Felix - Saysh

Best Inclusive Designer

Winner: Jamela Acheampong - Kahmune

Best Use of Technology

Winner: Taryn Rose, Shoe Designer - Enrico Cuini Footwear

Shoe Innovator 

Winner: Haley Pavone - Pashion

Creative Agency

Winner: NJ Falk - Managing Partner - Athletic Propulsion Labs (APL)

Best Designer Shoe Collection

Winner: Andrea Wazen, Founder & Creative Director - Andrea Wazen

New Innovative Shoe Concept

Winner: Shilpa Iyengar and Harmony Pilobello, Co-Founder - Alterre

Best Functional Shoe Design

Winner: Liza Egbogah - dr LIZA shoes

The Best Nude Heels 

Winner: Alexa Stimpfel - The Shoe Fairy

Sustainability Leaders

Winner: Justine and Kendall Barber, Co-Founders - Poppy Barley

Best Women's Boots

Winner: Anje Collins - Rogers Pearson

Size Range Inclusivity

Winner: Ahriana Edwards, Founder & CEO - Vaila

Best New Shoe Designer 

Winner: Keya Martin, Founder - KEEYAHRI