No Stringz Attached

Vivienne Westwood showed elevated platform heels, Versace’s Medusa pumps are practically ubiquitous after appearing on the catwalk, then on Beyoncé’s Instagram; and at the Fendi show in Milan in September, heels were so high that one model took hers off and carried them down the runway (she fared better than some at Valentino, who struggled valiantly with their skyscraper heels before tumbling).

Start with your own feet, and look at what's already in your closet. Stand barefoot on a piece of paper or cardboard, and trace the shape of each foot. Now take your shoes, one by one, and place them on top of the drawing. If you're like most people, your "comfortable" shoes will closely match the outline of your own feet.