LAUNCH PAD
Unashamedly solid shoes
VERSACE
Oozing tough-girl appeal, this clunky yet cool shoe has a neoprene sock, which is affixed within functional strapping to give the perfect fit. Like the Swiss army knife of footwear, this shoe looks like it could dance all night, and then build you a camp fire.
CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN
The wild man of footwear offers what at first glance might seem like a sensible shoe. However, the high back, deep-cut front and schoolmarm strapping contain a touch of the daring, balanced on top of a precarious heel.
SANTONI
With a distinctly ethnic edge, this woven wedge has straps that criss-cross over the foot. A bold mix of colours makes this perfect paired with flared washed denim jeans or a floaty 1970s dress.
MARNI
With an instinct for geekchic, Marni offers a shoe that’s so wrong, it’s right. Reminiscent of a child’s drawing, the too-heavy block heel is balanced by a slight platform, while the wide Velcro-fastened straps make it a thing of sturdy wonder.