Jeffrey Campbell divides internet with new rage bait barefoot heel shoe

Just when we thought the internet had barely recovered from the outrage surrounding the dreaded Chanel “barefoot heel,” iconic shoe brand Jeffrey Campbell has gone and brought the rage-bait design back into the social media spotlight.You can now pay real money to walk around with your bare soles slapping the filthy pavement while technically still wearing heels.The bizarre trend first sparked widespread horror when luxury powerhouse Chanel debuted the design on the runway — a style best described as a heel cap, a heel post, and a few delicate straps wrapped around the ankle.No sole.No footbed.

Just your bare skin directly touching whatever grime lies beneath.It wasn’t long before actress Margaret Qualley shocked fans by debuting the look on the red carpet at the London premiere of The Dog Stars, causing a huge stir online.Now, independent LA-based label Jeffrey Campbell has released its very own mid-tier dupe — and fashion fans on social media are having a complete meltdown.Taking to Instagram to tease their rendition of the divisive footwear, which is not yet available on the brand’s website, the brand posted a snap of the ‘naked shoe.’“It is official! We are an Idiocracy,” one person commented with the clapping emoji.“Where do we wear this to, exactly?” a second person asked.“So we are just going barefoot in this contaminated hellscape!?” another asked.“I’ve had enough of this today,” a fourth person exclaimed.“No.Stop right now,” another user chimed in.“This has to be rage bait … right?” someone else asked.“Why are we normalizing this?” another person questioned.The post featured over 2,000 comments, with many people expressing disgust with the range, calling it “insane,” and some saying they “hate” the unique design.While the concept of an unhinged shoe might leave casual shoppers scratching their heads, anyone who lived through 2010s Tumblr fashion knows this is business as usual for Jeffrey Campbell....