Fallen Idol: Lady Gaga Discovers Some Shoes Aren’t Made for Walking

The photos speak for themselves, but we have to say we called this when those famous armadillo heels hit the runway at McQueen. Now we love a unique shoe as much as the next person, but the sky high heel trend is sometimes best left at something seen, not worn.

Without going through the usual warnings of the dangers of heels – often foisted upon 4″ or 5″ heels, which seem flat in comparison, don’t let the Daphne Guinesses and Gagas of the world fool you. While heelless shoes that place their wearers on platforms of anywhere from six to eight inches may be eye catching on a runway, red carpet, photo or video set, trying to bring the trend into everyday life is more likely to leave you looking more fashion victim than fashion forward. Unless you have bodyguards to carry you up and down stairs, in which case we say kick up your heels

But if you have to actually do your own walking, just remember ladies:  the shoes shouldn’t wear you.