Let’s Talk Heels: The 10 Most Iconic Pairs of All Time
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Let’s Talk Heels: The 10 Most Iconic Pairs of All Time

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Saint Laurent Tribute Sandal

Circa 2007, this YSL platform heel became an instant must-have among celebrities and Hollywood starlets everywhere.

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The Christian Louboutin So Kate Pump

Elegant, yet sexy, this famous red-bottomed heel was inspired by the one and only Kate Moss.

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Salvatore Ferragamo Vara Pump

Over 40 years ago, these sophisticated pumps made their mark after women like Margaret Thatcher deemed them her go-to.

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The Valentino Garavani Rockstud

When it launched in 2010, this edgy-meets-feminine stiletto became an instant icon (and for good reason).

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The Stuart Weitzman Nudist Sandal

Ever since they arrived on the scene in 2013, the Nudist Sandal’s versatility – and comfort – have made them a classic.

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The Manolo Blahnik Hangisi Pump

What would Carrie Bradshaw do? Wear Manolo. The satin beauties became (even more) iconic thanks to Sex and the City in 2008.

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The Dior J’Adior Slingback Pump

Thanks to Logomania’s comeback in 2017, the J’Adior Slingback has been the It shoe to own.

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The Jimmy Choo Romy Pump

After its debut in 1996, the Romy pump became a fairytale kind of shoe favored by celebs, brides, and even Britain’s royal family.

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The Giuseppe Zanotti Wing Sandal

After arriving on the style scene in 2013 and getting a thumbs-up from Kanye West, this over-the-top stiletto changed everything.

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Chanel Slingback

Coco herself designed this classic shoe in 1957, and now it’s hard to imagine a world without them.

By Claudia Williams, Staff Writer