Designer High Heels

Let’s face it- Women often go crazy over shoes: stilettos, pumps, wedges, open-toed, slip-ons; generally any kind of footwear. If a brand is “in” chances are that women either have it or want it. Juicy Couture, Marc Jacobs, Christian Dior, Prada, Dolce & Gabbana, Roberto Cavalli, and Yves Saint Laurent are some of the designer shoes that can bring a glazed and uncomprehending look to the eyes of an otherwise sensible woman.

I sat down with a friend over coffee recently and, in the course of conversation, told her about a new pair of boots I had bought. I described them. She sighed. I sketched them. She furrowed her brow. I mimicked their shape with my hands. She looked at me like I was nuts. The problem was that we did not speak a common language. So, on behalf of myself, my friend, and every confused shoe-shopper out there, I researched designer shoes specifically heel type, and have described the four most common below.