On Sylvie Mus: Madewell The Milano Heeled Sandal ($148)
New York really does a number on your footwear. Between the subway stairs at Union Square and the delightful-yet-disastrous cobblestones outside some of my favorite restaurants, the scuffs are inevitable. To avoid heartbreak, I’m very open to keeping affordable styles in the mix.
When it comes to reasonably priced footwear, I always start with Mango for highly covetable, gently on-trend takes on classic styles that always get compliments. I have to say that both Zara and H&M are currently really on one with genuine leather styles that are extremely designer coded. As always, Nordstrom is serving up a slew of options from wallet-friendly brands like Jeffrey Campbell and Franco Sarto. From chic burgundy slingbacks and classic Mary Janes to animal-print mules and trendy heeled loafers, these under-$150 shoes are truly punching way above their price tags.
Zara
Ruched Leather Loafers
Explain to me that these aren’t designer.
Madewell
The Macarro Mule
The suede obsession continues.
Mango
Kitten-Heel Leather Sandal
Yes to the square toe, kitten heel, and deep hue.
Franco Sarto
Marlow Slingback Kitten Heel Pump
Never not looking for slingbacks with gold hardware.
Mango
High-Heeled Shoes With Straps
If you love that slingback energy but don’t trust them not to slip, may I introduce you to your new favorite strap detail that makes them so much more walkable?
H&M
Knot-Detail Heeled Sandals
Blessed are these precious few weeks of wearing open-toe shoes with turtlenecks.
Madewell
The Milano Heeled Sandal
Madewell’s fall footwear continues to be a major topic of conversation.
Mango
Crocodile Kitten-Heel Shoes
Zara
Block High Heel Mary Janes
If you didn’t know you wanted this color in your wardrobe, now you know.
Zara
Leather Slingback Shoes
Anne Klein
Rosalind Croc Embossed Ankle Strap Sandal
Under $100 and also available in black.
Zara
Double Strap Heeled Shoes
H&M is just absolutely smashing it.
Zara
Heeled Faux Patent Leather Strappy Shoes
T-bar shoes are a whole thing.
Jeffrey Campbell
Trustee Pump
This almond-toe Jeffrey Campbell style is an editor favorite.
Zara
Buckled Heeled Shoes
As someone with high arches, I truly appreciate a chic strap that keeps my heels in my shoes (where they belong) when I walk up the subway steps.
By Anthropologie
Pointed-Toe Mules
If you told me these were Khaite, I’d believe you.
By Anthropologie
Micro Pumps
H&M
Pointed Slingback Pumps
Zara
Slingback Buckle Shoes
Linea Paolo
Maurice Mary Jane Pump
The bulbous shape of this heel is everything.
Zara
Animal Print Slingback Shoes
If you’re waiting for the animal-print trend to settle down, please make yourself comfortable.
Steve Madden
Kari Pointed Toe Kitten Heel Slingback Pump
On that note, zebra print would also like a moment.
Extremely into this taupe situation.
Zara
Velvet Look Bow Slingback
Zara
Velvet Look Slingback
Speaking of velvety textures.
I’m a slingback girl—right through winter.
Madewell
The Nettie Heeled Mary Jane
But if you’re not, I understand.
Jeffrey Campbell
Mia Mesh Mary Janes
Cornflower blue with burgundy! I promise.
Franco Sarto
Khloe Pointed Toe Kitten Heel Pump
This buckle detail feels luxe.
Zara
Fabric Slingbacks With Metallic Appliqué
The tweed jacket of slingbacks! I will not be taking questions.
Zara
Metal Detail Leather High Heel Shoes
One more great metal detail.
Mango
Patent Leather-Effect Heeled Shoes
Mango
Satin Kitten-Heel Shoes
Satin shoes are still very much on my radar.
Mango
Slingback Heeled Shoes With Buckle
I’ll leave you with one more pair of perfect slingbacks.