Another side-slit gown, from Versace, revealed metallic toms slip on shoes pointy-toe pumps from Casadei on the feet of Lea Michele.

Other notable footwear choices included “Dexter” star Jennifer Carpenter’s nude Jimmy Choo platforms, which provided a subdued yet elegant finish to a knee-length, lacy beaded dress from Emilio Pucci; and lace platforms  on Zoe Saldana, who sparkled as a presenter in a long white dress from Givenchy with a strategically placed side slit that offered an occasional peek at the shoes.

Tilda Swinton, another nominee for best female actor, was spotted in head-to-toe Lanvin (a departure from the actress’ go-to designer Haider Ackermann), including a pair of bronze platform sandals peeking from the hem of her simple long-sleeved white gown.

 And the “Glee” girls created some footwear moments of their own. Heather Morris walked the red carpet in peep-toe platforms from Giuseppe Zanotti Design. The silver slingbacks stood out against Morris’ black pink toms shoes leather dress from Masai Payan, and the shoes were also highly visible, thanks to the gown’s sheer overlay and side slit.

Perhaps the most important staple for New England men and women are Sperry Topsider boat shoes. Sperry boat shoes might just be Nantucket’s favorite classic item and have also been sported all over the UMass campus for countless semesters. Sperry Topsider boat shoes start at $70 and come in a wide range of colors, patterns, fabrics and prices. They are the perfect pair for the rainy spring days that are just around the corner.

It has been a surprisingly mild winter thus far, but that doesn’t mean we’ll avoid the crappy days altogether. Spring is just around the corner, and somehow the sky never seems to open up quite as much as it does right outside W.E.B. Du Bois Library. Avoid getting soaked, and avoid having “off” days. This collection of shoes is a great way to stay warm, dry and completely ahead of the game.

There's a new style announcing itself toms shoes pink in men's footwear that's all about having it both ways: the sneaker-boot.

Are they for men or boys? For work or play? Modern man's dress-code distinctions have blurred, and as a result, hybrid footwear is becoming a signature of contemporary style