Stylish with Substance

Show a little sexy in these funkified classic fall pumps from Manolo Blahnik.

This "Kusino" 3 1/2" towering heel is made of black hair-calf, suede, and patent leather with clear PVC insets.

Again, wild, in it's own way, and every aspect of its structure. Stand out in true daring design.

Ella and Kiss Me, Stace have a formal retraction to make. I have been shopping around quite a bit recently and have discovered both a heightened love for heels, and a feel for walking in them. I, and YOU, can walk in backless heels (mules or slides).

Yes, now walking in heels feels exhilarating, even comfy (arch support!) When I step out of heels and into flats, I find my toes wanting to curl upward, oh, I do miss that height. Because of my shorter feet; over 2 1/4" heel I just cannot do, but higher heels are easier to walk in for women with longer feet! It really is easy, no lie.

As for backless varieties, it takes a snug fit (you might need to go a 1/2 size down), and a good gripping leather upper sole. I still do urge you to try before you buy-or judge.

And so, I would like to show you, again, this pretty shoe; the Steve Madden - Rudey, with a review.

First of all, it is fairly easy to walk in. The footbed is gripping, and the heel is a great height, but the placement of strap(s) right over the toes does sometimes make the heel of the foot rise above the shoe. This shoe still stays on well, nonetheless.

(In some styles, in which the heel is too thin or precarious by other design means, a woman's foot can sometimes flop like a fish.)

Even shoes like the Rudey are easy for the experienced heel walker. I'm not even using the word "experienced" here too conservatively. After some walking out in heels, and many trips around the shoe sections of department stores, I feel "experienced," myself.

These sandals from Franco Sarto and Vaneli (respectively) bring up another point. With straps that hug the foot closer to the ankle, shoes indeed have no trouble staying on the foot. There is no *flapping*.

Also, t-straps, even up-to-as-thick as the Vanelis, are slimming for the foot.

Choose mid or manageable heels in these styles, although women with longer feet might still be able to do over 2 1/2". It's a Rule that longer feet can feel less pressure on the arches from high heels. With the right height heel, backless shoes will be easy to walk in and stay on the foot with absolutely no trouble.