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8 black designer shoes under $500

Which black shoe earns a place in your wardrobe?

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Try the comparison

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Keep the outfit fixed. Compare one shape or detail before changing another layer.

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Styling note

Stuart Weitzman

The mule

Try the mule with your usual trousers. Compare the hem standing and seated.

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Emporio Armani

The panelled sneaker

Try plain trousers, then a printed pair. Keep the top fixed to compare the sneaker detail.

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Valentino Garavani

The flat sandal

Compare this sandal with a closed shoe beneath the same dress.

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Ferragamo

The bow detail

Try the bow pump with plain trousers. Decide whether the bow needs another pattern nearby.

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Paris Texas

The ankle boot

Listed as Lavinia Leather Ankle Boots by Paris Texas.

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Gianvito Rossi

The strappy sandal

Listed as 85mm Strappy Calf Leather Sandals by Gianvito Rossi.

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Stuart Weitzman

The logo sneaker

Listed as 40mm Baby Babette Leather Slingback Pumps by Stuart Weitzman.

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Stuart Weitzman

The everyday comparison

Listed as Stuart Weitzman Women's MaryKate Leather Sandals by Stuart Weitzman.

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Before choosing

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