29 Pairs of Designer Shoes You'll Actually Wear Over and Over
When it comes to shopping, few things are more painful than spending a lot of money on something and rarely wearing it. I know that I've experienced this form of fashion pain on more than one occasion. I try to take my time contemplating big purchases such as designer shoes and only want to spend that much money on pairs that I'll wear over and over. And the good news is that designer shoes are made to last, so they could potentially be a part of your wardrobe and life for years to come.
So what makes a pair of shoes worthy of wearing over and over? The key is versatility potential. Are they in a color that goes with much of your wardrobe? Can you dress them up and down? Are they comfortable, and do they have a walkable heel height? Are they timeless enough to stay in style for multiple seasons to come? These are all great questions to ask yourself. And while it's all a bit subjective, I asked myself these questions while creating this designer-shoe list and found the answer to be "yes" on most counts.
Scroll to shop the chicest, most versatile designer shoes your hard-earned money can buy.
Sometimes, you just need metallic shoes. Let these be them.
These are the best kitten heels on the planet, which is why they're constantly selling out.
Fashion girls can't get enough of Khaite's understated Western boots.
Another pair of classic Western boots you can't go wrong with.
These new Saint Laurent slingbacks are already going viral.
This is one pair of chunky boots the fashion crowd will never tire of.
These may be new, but they're destined to become classics.
The Amina Muaddi aesthetic remains near and dear to fashion people's hearts.
The Balenciaga Cagole trend is so massive, I don't see it going quietly into the night anytime soon.
I'm quite sure these lovely ballerinas will sell out soon, as they should.
There will always be a place in this (fashion) world for cozy mules.
Next up, What to Wear With Knee-High Boots
Allyson is a senior editor for Who What Wear. She joined the company in 2014 as co-founder Katherine Power's executive assistant and over the years has written hundreds of stories for Who What Wear. Prior to her career in fashion, Allyson worked in the entertainment industry at companies such as Sony Pictures Television. Allyson is now based in Raleigh, North Carolina, and is originally from Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She holds a BFA in theater. Her path to fashion may not have been linear, but based on the number of fashion magazines she collected as a child and young adult, it was meant to be.
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