These substantial shoes offer a refreshing change from spiked stilettos and skinny straps. Wear them with day dresses for an eccentric bit of glamour, or hide the heels with wide-leg trousers and you’ve found a new favorite pair of work shoes.
There’s no pair of shoes more sleek-looking than these black patent leather slides ($60).
This Peep Toe Cutout Wedge ($94.50, were $315) feels a little bit fifties pinup from the front, with a completely modern twist at the heel.
These KORS Michael Kors Debutante See-Through Wedges ($149.50, were $230) turn a classic evening shoe into an interesting, outfit-making piece.
A muted color palette and flowing lines make the Nine West Taildrop Sandal ($40, were $80) look like a piece of modern art.
These Franco Sarto sandals ($85) have a cool rounded cutout that mirrors the shape of the strap in the center.

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