16 Designer Shoe Brands We Admit to Spending All Our Money On

If you're the type of person who once a month (around payday) considers blowing your paycheck on a new pair of shoes, settle down for 10 minutes of required reading. Below, we give you our comprehensive shoe designer list, from the big names we've loved for decades (cough, Manolo) to the new brands making our feet look a little more special. Keep scrolling to see—and shop—the 16 designer shoe brands making a real impact this year.

When Carrie Bradshaw was mugged in New York in an episode of Sex and the City, she famously said, "Please, sir, you can take my Fendi baguette, you can take my ring and watch, but you can't take my Manolo Blahniks." We don't blame her, as Manolos are arguably the most beautiful shoes in the world.

Shoe lovers won't need to be introduced to Aquazzura—this brand has an A-list following and is Meghan Markle's go-to label. Markle wore these for her engagement photograph and with her second wedding dress by Stella McCartney.

Korean shoe brand Yuul Yie is a new name in fashion circles, and it found its fame on Instagram. These shoes combine glamor with comfort, as the heels are only a few inches but have the same impact as any pair of stilettos.

Carrie Forbes creates beautiful, traditionally handwoven flats and sandals—they're becoming a five-star hotel must-have.

If you've seen a pair of statement sculptural shoes in a street style image, chances are they're by cult label Neous.

Instagram-famous brand By Far creates shoes around the $400 price point, and it's largely to thank for this summer's square-toed-sandal trend.

Loq creates classic shoes with a modern twist—the woven mules are one of the It shoe styles of 2018.

London Fashion Week brand Dorateymur is another relative newcomer, and it's beloved for its ankle boots and loafers with statement buckle detailing.

Tabitha Simmons launched her label back in 2009 and is loved for her feminine colors and silhouettes—Alexa Chung is a big fan of her elegant ballet flats.

Son of Italian designer Sergio Rossi, Gianvito Rossi launched his own shoe label in 2006 and has become one of the most loved names in the industry. There are 60 steps to making a pair of Gianvitos.

Parisian label Roger Vivier has been creating dream shoes since 1937, and it's one of the most esteemed names in the industry. Even the queen of England has worn Viviers.

Maryam Nassir Zadeh is another Instagram name that lives up to the hype—the colorful pumps, plastic mules, and leather boots are worthy of every single like.

Alexandre Birman is our go-to for wedding sandals, as the bow-adorned Clarita sandals come in several heights and colors, meaning there's a pair for every single dress.

British brand Malone Souliers is another London Fashion Week favorite, and it's our go-to for bold heels. You can spot the Maureen heels on the red carpet at least once a week, as celebs like Jennifer Lawrence and Olivia Palermo are fans.

Aurora James's label Brother Vellies creates handcrafted sandals made in South Africa, Ethiopia, Kenya, and Morocco using local techniques and sustainable fabrics.

Italian shoe brand Casadei was founded back in 1958—and we particularly love its anniversary slippers below.

Up next, see the best affordable shoes of the season.

This post originally appeared on Who What Wear UK.