Sports-inspired colour blocking, contrast heels and tropical brights update bestselling footwear shapes in What’s in Store’s S/S 13 mid-season deliveries report.

WGSN store shot, Fendi, Milan

Shanghai-based cobbler Kim Kiroic hooked up with @Vans to produce these beautiful authentic sneakers for S/S 13, we love the digital tapestry print

Amazing futuristic design approach with geometric patterning, unique colourways and details, @Nike special edition LeBron X MVP shoe

These Del Toro loafers are really winking at me!

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Geisha-style platform shoe in a collage of materials, a stand out piece from the @adidasY3 autumn/winter 2013/14 collection, perfect for the future voyager

Check out Converse x Marimekko Spring 2013 collaboration, we love these strawberry print flatforms

We love Conceria Stefania’s holographic bubble-effect foil application at Lineapelle spring/summer 2014. For more inspiration, WGSN SUBSCRIBERS CAN CLICK HERE to see our pick of the best leather, sole, and components and trims exhibitors, or check back next week for our full trend analysis from Lineapelle!

Fashion and architecture are the perfect partners in this stunning shoot for Purified footwear’s SS13 collection. This image features the Patsy Boot styled by the rising star Nickque Patterson and shot by Panos Lyris

Intricate laser cut techniques are a key direction at season’s Lineapelle. Check out Conceria Vignola, which taps into three trends with an aquatic colour, patent finish and an ornate floral design.

Del Vacchio’s innovative leather caught our eye at this season’s Lineapelle. Leather is pleated and then dyed to give an optical concertina-like effect.