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
