Comfortable shoes have their place, but stilettos are still appealing


Thigh-high black boots are among this season's staples. Photo: Stella McCartney

There’d a very good reason why millennials (and some Gen-Xers) will always keep a pair of heels handy in our closets – they just look so darn good!

While comfortable footwear in the form of sneakers, loafers and slides are perfectly acceptable in all sorts of social settings, the high heel is still number one when it comes to instantly transforming an otherwise ordinary look.

Whether you love stilettos, kitten heels or platform sandals, don’t ditch your high shoes – there will always be an occasion to rock them.

Divine-looking second-skin booties in snake print. Photo: Ferragamo
Divine-looking second-skin booties in snake print. Photo: Ferragamo
Christian Louboutin’s exquisite Kate Strass Aftersun stilettos are crafted in shades of pink and gold strass and feature a soft leather upper.

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With an elegant silhouette and 85mm heel, this iconic pointed-toe cushions the foot with a multi-colour Aftersun crepe satin.

Maje’s leather platform sandals in black are inspired by the opulence of the 1980s, with a touch of glam rock.

Adding height in style, they can be paired with everything from casual jeans to a cute LBD or an airy, summer dress.

The Crochet Rose sandals in optic white from Burberry absolutely scream sophistication.

These stiletto-heel sandals are crafted with a crochet rose at the strap, and have a quilted insole padded for comfort with a sole embossed with the Equestrian Knight design.

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Roger Vivier’s Bouquet Flower Babies pumps in satin are a gorgeous choice for elegant dress-up occasions.

The Bouquet Strass buckle draws inspiration from elements of antique jewellery. Its enchanting crystal flowers adorn the strap of these elegant pumps with tapered toes.

Thigh-high black boots are an Autumn/Winter staple, like a cool pair from Stella McCartney’s Resort 2025 collection, and finally, Ferragamo’s second-skin booties in snake print from the brand’s Pre-Spring 2025 collection are a divine addition to anyone’s wardrobe.

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