A Commitment to Quality
Designer shoes, unlike budget or generic brands, are made with premium materials and high-end craftsmanship. This is why they can last for years. When you invest in a pair of designer shoes, you can rest assured that each piece is made to last. A quality shoe can go through from 68 to 390 different steps before it is finished and can take up to three weeks to make.
Comfort and Style
Affluent women spend a lot of time on their feet. They want to look stylish without compromising on comfort. Designer shoes are made with both style and comfort in mind. When the heels of a shoe are well positioned, the arches allow your feet to support the point where your body weight is centred with each step. Many shoes have extra cushioning and support to keep your feet comfortable all day. This makes them ideal for everyday wear as well as those special occasions when you need to be present.
Versatility
Unexpected events can happen at any time. The beauty of designer shoes is that they often work well for different occasions. For example, you could choose statement ballet flats for a day out shopping, but swap them for a pair of stilettos when you dress up for an evening event. Such women’s shoes always look expensive, stylish and well made. Expertly crafted shoes naturally look polished and elegant, and people notice.
An Investment
A good pair of designer shoes will never go out of style. So investing in quality items now could save you money down the line. The timeless nature of luxury items means that there will always be a demand from shoppers looking to add something special to their wardrobe. Many people get into the business of reselling shoes by starting out in second-hand shops.
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Popular brands such as Valentino, Balenciaga, Christian Louboutin, Alexander McQueen, Givenchy, Salvatore Ferragamo, Manolo Blahnik, Gucci and Prada all have physical or online stores where you can buy different types of designer shoes. And what are the most expensive shoes of all time?
05 Harry Winston Ruby Slippers – USD 3 million
Harry Winston’s ruby red slippers are among the most popular. Renowned jewellery designer Harry Winston created them to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Wizard of Oz movie. The slippers are set with 1,350 carats of rubies and 50 carats of diamonds. The high quality gems are encrusted from heel to toe on these glamorous slippers. According to Forbes, in the film the slippers represent the little guy’s ability to triumph over powerful forces. “As the item that she – a simple teenage farm girl from Kansas – steals from the dictatorial Wicked Witch and ultimately uses to liberate the oppressed people of Oz, they are nothing less than a symbol of revolution,” notes Forbes.
04 A. F. Vandevorst Diamond Boots – USD 3.1 million
In 2013, A.F. Vandevorst, a luxury designer fashion label based in Antwerp, presented a pair of diamond ankle boots worth $3.2 million during the Business of Design Week in Hong Kong. Everybody was impressed by the elaborate diamond boots. Paisley patterns are paired with genuine black leather for a mix of rustic, vintage and glamorous styles. 1,550 carats of diamonds accent the boots, complemented by nearly 4,800 grams of genuine gold. Instead of white diamonds, it’s champagne, pink and grey diamonds that boldly play with convention. These expensive shoes took over 30,000 hours to create.
03 Debbie Wingham Heels – USD 15.1 million
Debbie Wingham is a world-renowned multi-media artist. She began her career in haute couture, then swapped fabric for fondant and conquered the world of sugar artists. She has been dubbed the “Countess of Confection” by the Food Network and is one of the top ten cake artists in the world. Today, Debbie is best known as the “Queen of the World’s Most Expensive”. These stunning heels are one of the most expensive shoes ever made. They’re made with 18K gold bottoms, 18K gold thread and solid gold paint over genuine leather. The luxurious shoe sparkles with white, pink and blue diamonds. They’re truly a work of art and opulent in every way.
02 Jada Dubai Passion Diamond Stilettos – USD 17 million
One of the most expensive shoes in the world comes from the land of extravagance – Dubai. They are the result of a collaboration between luxury footwear designer Jada Dubai and Passion Jewellers. The Passion Diamond Shoes are elegant stilettos made of real gold and adorned with two round 15 carat D-flawless diamonds. 118 round diamonds adorn the sleek, real gold silhouette. The result: breathtaking elegance and sophistication. The stunning stilettos, which took nine months to create, are on display at the world’s only seven-star hotel, the Burj Al Arab in Dubai.
01 Antonio Vietri Moon Star Shoes – USD 19.9 million
“You are what you wear.” Considered the most expensive shoes in the world, Antonio Vietri’s Moon Star shoes are made with 30 carats of diamonds, solid gold and an Argentinian meteorite from 1576. Belonging to the collection of 24-carat gold shoes, they have a futuristic appeal with sleek, shiny metallics and dramatic diamond details. Aside from the golden stain and sharp accents that run around the shoes, these shoes are also a tribute to the world’s tallest building, which is only found in Dubai. It was part of the Made in Italy, Designed in Emirates (MIDE) fashion show in 2019.
