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The Best Designer Shoes to Invest In

Manolo Blahnik: Hangisi Pumps

The beautiful and timeless Hangisi pump definitely deserves a spot on our list of best designer shoes in the world. This Manolo Blahnik favourite features a stunning satin material with a decent 105mm heel and is inspired by Napoleon I, Josephine and Pauline Bonaparte. Of course, the showstopper is the brand’s signature Swarovski-embellished buckle featured on the toe of the shoe.

What’s more, it’s also one of the most popular bridal shoes ever since the iconic Carrie Bradshaw chose a jewel blue Hangsisi pump as her ‘something blue’ in the Sex And The City film and everyone has been following suit ever since!

Christian Louboutin: Pigalle Pumps

Since it debuted in 2004, the Pigalle Pump has become a symbol of fashion and femininity. With its sky-scraping 120 mm heel, the heel is perfect for posture-correcting and leg-lengthening too.

What’s more, Christian Louboutin claims that its inspiration comes from Pigalle, a now-famous district in Paris.

Learn more about Christian Louboutin’s history in our previous blog.

Although the shoes come in different materials and colours, we’re obsessed with classic black leather with signature red bottom soles.

Chanel’s Two-Toned Slingbacks

If you’re not willing to walk on skyscrapers but still want a little bit of a heel, then the classic Chanel slingbacks are for you. Moreover, the brilliant part about this shoe is that the nude tone gives the allusion of long legs while the black tone shortens your foot. The beauty of the two-toned heel is that it’s classy and comfortable making them the perfect shoes.

The shoe was originally designed by the revolutionary Coco Chanel in 1952 and dubbed ‘Cinderella’s New Slipper’ by the press. However, it was revived by Karl Lagerfeld in 2015 and once again known as coveted designer shoe.

Valentino: Rockstud Heels

Classy yet daring, the stunning Valentino rockstud shoe is a unique piece and deserves a place in any fashionista’s shoe closet. The design is grungy yet it has a romantic glamour aesthetic making it perfect for both work and play.

The rockstud heels feature an instantly recognisable triple strap silhouette with polished pyramid studs. What’s more, it comes in different colours, materials and sizes including stilettos, flats, block heels and more. Wear it with a ballgown or even a jeans for an instantly stylish look.

Gucci’s Jordaan Loafers

Although the Horsebit loafer was originally introduced in 1953 by Aldo Gucci (Guccio Gucci’s son), it was Alessandro Michele who reinvigorated the classic shoe in 2015 and turned it into designer must-have for all.

The shoe now features a slimmer shape and smoother silhouette to the originals. Not only is it perfect for any age or gender, it’s also very versatile!