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.

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