The Catwalker edit 011
8 black designer shoes under
$500.
Which black shoe earns a place in your wardrobe?
Start with an outfit you already wear, then change the shoes. These eight black options span mules, sneakers, sandals, pumps and ankle boots. Each offers a different comparison to try; the aim is to find a useful gap in your wardrobe. The listed budget applies to qualifying retailer offers, so check the exact size before choosing.
Designer shortlists
Keep the outfit fixed.
Use one pair of trousers or one dress as your starting point. Compare two shoe shapes with that same outfit before changing a layer or accessory. This makes the choice easier to see.
Put on the shoes you intend to wear. Compare the hem from the front and side, then walk and sit. Pin one leg if you want to compare another length before making an alteration.
A qualifying price can apply to only some sizes. Select your size, read the retailer measurements and check the current offer before buying. Use shoes you already own for the styling comparison first.
01The mule
Keep the outfit fixed.
Use one pair of trousers or one dress as your starting point. Compare two shoe shapes with that same outfit before changing a layer or accessory. This makes the choice easier to see.
02The panelled sneaker
Look at where the hem ends.
Put on the shoes you intend to wear. Compare the hem from the front and side, then walk and sit. Pin one leg if you want to compare another length before making an alteration.
03The flat sandal
Check the exact size offer.
A qualifying price can apply to only some sizes. Select your size, read the retailer measurements and check the current offer before buying. Use shoes you already own for the styling comparison first.
Reference photographs supplied by the retailers. Product details and available offers may change.
