A Comparative Guide to the Designer Shoe Market’s Current Classics

Whether it’s your work-week essential or your weekend counterpart, there are just some shoes that touch countless shoppers’ hearts. We all know them; they are recognizable yet unique, have proven loyalty among shoe lovers and staying power in a market where there’s always something new for shoppers to lust after.

Whether you’re looking to expand your collection or trying to decide on the perfect classic design to begin it, trying to compare options across the board can be confusing. Today, we’re here to give you all the shopping information you need, including heel heights, prices and availability, for your next classic purchase. Below, you’ll find ten of the hottest classics currently available, plus all the info you need to decide which one is right for you.

Christian Louboutin So Kate Pumps

Heel Heights Currently Available: 120mm (4.8 inches)

Price: $675 – $1,395

Availability: At Christian Louboutin boutiques as well as Net-a-Porter, Saks, Bergdorf Goodman, Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, Barneys and Christian Louboutin.

Christian Louboutin So Kate 120mm Printed Cork Pumps $695 via Net-a-Porter

Jimmy Choo Anouk Pump

Heel Heights Currently Available: 120mm (4.8 inches)

Price: $595 – $2,725

Availability: At Jimmy Choo boutiques as well as Net-a-Porter, Saks, Bergdorf Goodman, Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, farfetch.com and Jimmy Choo.

Jimmy Choo Anouk Pump $750 via Jimmy Choo

Manolo Blahnik Hangisi Pump

Heel Heights Currently Available: 115mm (4.5 inches), 100mm (4 inches), 70mm (2.75 inches)

Price: $965 – $1,025

Availability: Saks, Bergdorf Goodman, Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, Barneys and Manolo Blahnik.

Manolo Blahnik Hangisi Floral Satin 115mm Pump $965 via Bergdorf Goodman

Valentino Rockstud Pump

Heel Heights Currently Available: 100mm (4 inches), 65mm (2.5 inches), 7mm (0.25 inches)

Price: $995 – $1,895

Availability: At Valentino boutiques as well as Saks, Bergdorf Goodman, Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, Barneys and Valentino.

Valentino Harlequin-Print Rockstud Pump $1,195 via Bergdorf Goodman

Saint Laurent Tribute Sandal

Heel Heights Currently Available: 140mm (5.5 inches) with a 30mm (1.25 inch) platform, 135mm (5.25 inches) with a 30mm (1.25 inch) platform, 125mm (5 inches) with a 25mm (1 inch) platform, 110mm (4.3 inches) with a 25mm (1 inch) platform, 105mm (4.25 inches) with a 25mm (1 inch) platform, 100mm (4 inches) with a 25mm (1 inch) platform

Price: $895 – $1,395

Availability: At Saint Laurent boutiques as well as Net-a-Porter, Saks, Bergdorf Goodman, Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, farfetch.com, Barneys and Saint Laurent.

Saint Laurent Tribute Lizard-Embossed Platform Sandal $995 via Neiman Marcus

Tom Ford Ankle-Wrap Padlock Pump

Heel Heights Currently Available: 105mm (4.25 inches)

Price: $1,150 – $1,590

Availability: Net-a-Porter, Bergdorf Goodman, Neiman Marcus, MyTheresa and Tom Ford.

Tom Ford Python Ankle-Wrap Padlock Pump $1,590 via Bergdorf Goodman

Gianvito Rossi The Plexi Heel

Heel Heights Currently Available: 105mm (4.25 inches), 5mm (ballerina flat)

Price: $670 – $ 925

Availability: At Gianvito Rossi boutiques as well as Net-a-Porter, Bergdorf Goodman, Neiman Marcus, Barneys, Forward by Elyse Walker and Gianvito Rossi.

Gianvito Rossi Patent PVC Illusion Pump $745 via Neiman Marcus

Casadei Blade Pump

Heel Heights Currently Available: 125mm (5 inches) with a 12mm (0.5inch) concealed platform, 115mm (4.5 inches) with a 10mm (0.4inch) concealed platform, 100mm (4 inches)

Price:$695 – $1,350

Availability: At Casadei boutiques as well as Saks, farfetch.com and Casadei.

Casadei Blade Pumps $750 via Saks

Aquazzura Amazon Leather Lace-Up Pumps

Heel Heights Currently Available: 100mm (4 inches)

Price: $835

Availability: At Aquazzura boutiques as well as Net-a-Porter, Saks, Bergdorf Goodman, Neiman Marcus, farfetch.com, Barneys.

Aquazzua Amazon Leather Lace-Up Pumps $835 via Saks

Stuart Weitzman Nudist Sandal

Heel Heights Currently Available: 115mm (4.5 inches), 95mm (3.75 inches), 70mm (2.75inches)

Price: $398 – $2,300

Availability: At Stuart Weitzman boutiques as well as Net-a-Porter, Saks, Bergdorf Goodman, Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, farfetch.com and Stuart Weitzman.

Stuart Weitzman Nudist Sandal $398 via Stuart Weitzman