The Top-Rated Black Heels at the Stores You Actually Shop
If you were to name the workhorses in your shoe collection, I'm guessing that black heels would, undoubtedly, rank high on your list. While you may have a variety of pairs you wear with any number of outfits, do you have the pair? If not, there are plenty of recommendations waiting for you here.
There is clearly a wide range of options out there on the market from just about every store imaginable, but to zero in on the most recommended styles that have been put to the test, we pulled the top-rated black heels from the places you actually shop on the internet. Here, we're talking about the most popular and comfortable silhouettes, with styles ranging from mules to slingbacks to stilettos. If you're ready to dive in, there are plenty to look at ahead. Keep scrolling to find your perfect new pair of pumps that have the best customer reviews.
Mules
Slingbacks
Block Heels
Stilettos
Pumps
5 out of 5 stars
"I searched online for a list of high-end designers whose styles are more fitting and flattering to the shape of my foot, and Sergio Rossi came up. I bought these and have been enjoying the same sexy silhouette available to my triangle or oval toe bed–shaped sisters."
Next, check out the 20 most comfortable sneakers at Nordstrom.
Kristen Nichols is the Associate Director, Special Projects at Who What Wear where she oversees luxury, runway content, and wedding features, and covers fashion within the luxury market, runway reporting, shopping features, trends, and interviews with leading industry experts. Kristen has worked with brands including Prada, Chanel, and Tiffany & Co., and her style has been featured in publications including Vogue.com, Vogue France, WWD, and the CFDA. Kristen began her career at Rodarte, where she worked on styling, photo shoots, and runway shows, and at Allure, where she moved into print and digital editorial. She graduated from the University of Southern California, where she studied art history and business, and currently lives in New York.
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