What Are People Wearing on Their Feet in Paris?

The Paris Vignettes series features the inspired work of street photographer William “Bill” O’Such in themed installments.

Continuing the Shoes of Paris adventures (see The Shoes of Paris and More Shoes in the City), I remain amazed at how different shoes are in Paris compared to my home in San Francisco. I’ve noticed how this interesting footwear affects my perception of the wearer’s personality as they dash by.

At the start of my recent trip to Paris, I spotted a nice pair of shoes when I talked my way into an Olympics media/photo area (as a San Francisco photographer) at the Parc des Champions near Trocadéro. Many of the other featured chaussures were noticed while sipping tea at a local café, riding the metro, or waiting to cross a street. I observed that the prevalence of chic shoes increases later in the afternoon, though one can still spot brand new stilettos at noon on Line 1.

Do you like this theme? I’d love to hear your comments. Please feel free to let me know in the comments section below. And if you have ideas for other themed vignettes you’d like to see, please share.