While sneakers are having their moment and a statement set of booties will always steal our hearts, heels will never fail to be the shoe equivalent of Michael B. Jordan — our one, true, eternal love. There's no feeling that beats feeling powerful when you're towering in a perfect pair of pumps, especially when they're beautiful, and double-especially when they don't lend itself to any ankle-twisting situations.
From mules to sandals that come embroidered, bedazzled, and covered in fuzz, there's truly a style out there for anyone. And since we're obsessive shoe collectors ourselves, we've found 17 pairs your closet deserves, whether you're looking and interested or (think!) you're still happily in love with an old flame.
Hello, summer.
Urban Outfitters Gina Suede Strappy Heel, $89, available at Urban Outfitters.
Lady in red, indeed.
Front Row Shop Red Pointed-Toe Sling Back, $99 $84.15, available at Front Row Shop.
Hello, is it me you're looking for?
Dorateymur Munise, $505, available at Dorateymur.
The best heels are a work of art and architecture.
Opening Ceremony Elzpeth Combo Leather Ankle Strap Heels, $375, available at Opening Ceremony.
Every gal needs a classic pair of black sandals.
Topshop NOT Knotted Mid Sandals, $100, available at Topshop.
Dorothy got it wrong with those red pumps. We'd like to click our heels together in this sparkly green pair.
Marni Glitter Heeled Mary Jane Pumps, $750, available at Browns.
Colorblocking has never looked so good.
& Other Stories Suede Pumps, $135 $68, available at & Other Stories.
The power pump just got a loafer face-lift.
Charles & Keith Flare Heel Loafers, $49, available at Charles & Keith.
The more lacing, the better.
Intentionally Blank Hatter, $198, available at Need Supply Co.
Can't go wrong with a kitten heel.
Zara Mid-Heel Lace-Up Shoes, $69.90, available at Zara.
We're already picturing all the denim looks we could pair these with.
Bionda Castana Lama, $525.35, available at Bionda Castana.
Beaded straps for the statement heels you’ll wear all summer.
Valentino Bead-Embellished Leather Sandals, $1,675, available at Matchesfashion.
Can we take five of these in every color?
Loéil Creta Suede Mule, $78, available at Loéil.
You can wear these or display them on your bookcase to longingly gaze at all day.
Rachel Comey May, $414, available at Rachel Comey.
Your day to night transitional heel could benefit from a touch of color.
Stuart Weitzman The Mostly Sandal, $425, available at Stuart Weitzman.
Island dreaming...
Laurence Dacade Flower Embroidered Sandals, $777, available at Luisaviaroma.
Cinderella's glass slippers were nice, but we would really like to slip into these.
Loeffler Randall Clo Tassel Slides, $395, available at Loeffler Randall.
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