Gianvito Rossi Brittany ankle straps sandals 100mm in purple sparkles

I feel like I have come a full circle with these strappy heels. They reminded me a couple of my also very strappy Gucci heels I had many moons ago. Never bought Gucci shoes again as they had zero arch support and caused me a lot of pain, but that’s another story. These ones have the usual lovely G Rossi fit, which makes 100mm a walk in the park. Love the pearly finish and iridescent sparkly bits. Tie at back for cleaner lines. True to size.

Alaia sandals 110mm in beige

A little higher than my usual 100mm, I hope these would be comfortable. The fit and support seem promising when I try them on around the house. Love the little details such as the non-slipped soles and the beautiful box. True to size.

Christian Louboutin Jurassic sandals 100mm in black suede

Could not walk away from them so here we are. Love how tapered they make my feet look. The straps make a lot of difference in terms of support compared to pumps. True to size.

Loewe Gate wedge sandals 80mm in brown leather

 Channeling the Gate bag design, these are comfortable and versatile. Can’t fault them. True to size.

Victoria Beckham sandals 85mm in brown leather

 My second pair of Beckham shoes. At 85mm the lack of arch support isn’t too noticeable. Buy half size up.

Aquazzura Casablanca sandals 105mm in black suede

Strappy black sandals are back! I have been eyeing scrappy ankle wrap sandals for a while.  Could not bring myself to settle for Stuart Weitzman as they don't seem to fit me too well. And now I finally came across these with mega ankle straps.  It's worth the wait.  They look nice with short and longer length hemlines.  True to size.

Aquazzura Hayworth ankle straps sandals 115mm in fuchsia suede

Another purchase in the sale.  I probably do not need another pair of fuchsia shoes but I was captivated by the retro lines and design.  They make my feet look so elegant I couldn't leave them behind.  The 115mm height seems manageable with the thin platforms.  I wore them to go on the subway and a wine buffet (lots of walking back and forth!) and I was ok. Now I need a retro flowy skirt to complete the look.  True to size.

Aquazzura Linda sandals 100mm in orange patent

So bright and so orange but so cheap! It's interesting what people (or just me) would buy in a sale.  They were almost 80% off so I thought why not have something fun and colourful, just in case.  Have worn them once since and liked the fit.  Also love the straps and they way they tie, which is similar to the wedges Karlie. Will try to pair them with jeans actually to get more use of them.  Friends please ask me out to drinks and dinner more!  True to size.

Alexandre Birman Lolita ankle strap sandals 100mm in silver metallic leather

I had been look at Alexander Birman shoes for a while and the pair I wanted was Clarita.  They seem to be sold out forever and so when these came along a mega sale I thought I would give them a try.  I have to say the quality and fit for these shoes exceeded all my expectations!  The leather is the softest and finest I have ever seen.  The fit is also incredible and very supportive.  I am going to try to hunt down a pair of Clarita now.  True to size.

Sam Eldelman Yaro ankle-strap block-heel sandals 110mm in coral suede

I wanted some block heels with ankle straps so badly but they were harder to come by than I had imagined.  Either the color was not right, or the straps are not in the right width, or the heels were too low, too chunky.  Yes I am picky.  Stuart Weitzman have some good ones but I can't justify the price point and the not-so-comfortable fit for me.  So it was without hesitation when I came across these sandals by Sam Eldelman at 1/4 of the price.  The plan was to get the normal color, i.e. nude or black, but I could not resist this coral pink.  It's just so much more lively and summery it makes me so much happier.  I hope they will be as versatile as nude.   True to size.

Number Twenty-One ankle-strap sandals 85mm in blue and silver

Didn't plan to buy shoes in Japan as imports are so expensive.  Nonetheless I went to Isetan for a stroll while husband was out shopping for fishing gear and came across these. Number Twenty-One seems to be an in-house brand for Isetan.  They are manufactured in Vietnam to keep the costs down I suspect, and some of the designs are "inspired" by other designer labels.  These for instance are a dead ringer of the Aquazzura shoes I was thinking of buying (I did;t because the fit wasn't particularly comfortable).   At 1/4 of the price of Aquazzura I did not hesitate.  They turn out to be reasonably comfortable, would be good if there's a bit more padding on the soles.  Love the straps and the color contrasts.  True to size.

Sophia Webster for J. Crew 100mm ankle strap sandals in white and green

These are so much fun! Love the color combination and the mixture of fabric and leather.  They even have hot pink soles! Perhaps others don't want fun and that's how they ended up in the outlet.  I have never had Sophia Webster shoes before and they don't feel entirely supportive and comfortable. Maybe it is a cheaper line collaborating with J. Crew? True to size.

Jimmy Choo Lang ankle strap sandals 100mm in yellow leather

Finally I got a pair of Lang.  I had been looking, and waiting for a pair with the right color and material.  Love the egg-yolk color (official color is Sun). The usual brilliant Jimmy Choo fit. Buy half size up.

Chanel sandals in red leather

I like my first pair from last year so much I bought another pair when I spotted them on sale in Vienna. I was able to buy half size down because of the softness of the leather.  

Carven ankle strap sandals 110mm in blue and beige leather

I don't wear sandals too often these days but it's interesting what one ends up buying in a sale.   They feel fairly comfortable and supportive to try on, and I like the clean design.  They actually feel lower than 110mm, which is always a good sign for comfort level. Will try them out when the weather gets warmer.  Buy half size up.

Edit:  Worn them twice since and they had to be the most comfortable shoes ever!  There zero arch support and the ball of my feet kept sliding forward.  I was in excruciating pain even though I was only wearing them indoor (flat, smooth marble hotel floor).  It was so bad that I had to take my shoes off.  The first time - actually perhaps second.  First time was some evil Zara heels.  It's the second time where I had to take my shoes off before I made it home.  I think it's time to say goodbye!

Christian Louboutin Cross Street 120mm in gold and black patent

Another find in Madrid.  These are retro, old Hollywood glam! They are not what I was originally looking for (I wanted practical), but I couldn't part with them once I tried them on.  I love how they angle my feet, and they have great toe cleavage.  The hidden platforms seem to ease the 120mm height a little, but I will have to test them out first.  I just need a glamorous outfit to go with them! True to size.

Rupert Sanderson Falaise ankle strap sandals 110mm in beige leather and black elastic

I love the boldness of the black elastic design, and yet there are many details with the straps and soles.  I can look at them forever.  The colours are versatile enough although the height is a little unfriendly for walking around.  Will report back once I try them.  True to size.

Rupert Sanderson Talullah ankle strap sandals in red leather

Another pair of summer sandals.  Love the colour. And they seem quite supportive and comfortable.  I ran out of time to try them this summer and they are now back into the box for the time being.  True to size.

Chanel sandals in black and white

More sandals!  I must be ageing as I have now so many pairs of flat sandals.  Love everything about these: the designs, the Chanel chains, and the tactile checker fabric. They are comfortable too.  Buy half size up.

Porronet sandals in blue leather

Another pick from the neighbourhood shoe shop in Madrid.  The design came in four to five different colour combinations and I thought blue looks more holiday like, as in beach and sand.  They are quite comfortable and if I am ever back to Spain again I would look out for more.  True to size.