The results, as published in Footwear Today magazine, reveal just what brands were successful throughout the Autumn/Winter months of 2011. There were some classic brands that one would expect to be featured alongside some newer fashionable brands.

Overall:

1. Ara

2. Josef Seibel

3. Rieker

4. Van Dal

5. Lotus

The top 5 ladies footwear brands consist of the classic, high-quality and reliable ladies footwear brands who consistently produce footwear that is both comfortable as well as stylish. First place Ara is one brand that continue to supply footwear that is of an exceptional quality alongside being fashionable and comfortable.

Josef Seibel, Rieker, Van Dal and Lotus are all brands who continue to offer their unique styles of shoes too, with them continuing classic styles alongside new, fashionable designs.

Other brands that featured in the best-selling list included: Ecco, Gabor, HB Shoes, Hush Puppies, Mephisto and Padders.

Top 5 Ladies Boots:

1. Ara

2. Josef Seibel

3. Rieker

4. Gabor

5. Fly London

With the three top brands continued from the overall top footwear brands, their ongoing production of stylish, high-quality ladies boots is clear. Josef Seibel continue to excel with their winter boots with classic styles such as the Palmira being a best-seller, year after year.

Other brands that featured in this best-selling list included: Hush Puppies, Manas, Rohde and Van Dal.

Top 5 Ladies Comfort/Casual Shoes

1. Josef Seibel

2. Ara

3. Rieker

4. Hotter

5. Clarks

Again, the top 3 contenders are seen throughout the listings, showing their true predominance within the footwear marker. Josef Seibel 'The European Comfort Shoe' brand needs no more introduction than this, coming first in this category reflects the efforts they have made in continuing to improve and build upon the exceptional comfort that can be found within their footwear. Rieker also continue their AntiStress footwear, giving essential comfort and support within their styles.

Other brands that featured in the best-selling list included: Ecco, Gabor, Romika and Waldlaufer.

Top 5 Ladies Fashion/Contemporary Shoes

1. Clarks

2. Josef Seibel

3. Gabor

4. Fly London

5. Cefalu

A couple of new names listed within this top 5, but with two continued faithful brands in Gabor and Josef Seibel. Fly London feature as their quirky, distinguished shoes have really made an impression within the footwear market with their unusual, unique styles.

Josef Seibel's feature in this top 10 list shows not only their continued dedication to producing high quality, comfortable footwear but also their ambition to provide shoes that are ultimately stylish too. Creating styles that suit a wide range of tastes.

Other brands that featured in the best-selling list included: Ara, Hush Puppies, Marco Tozzi, Peter Kaiser and Pikolinos.