Designer heels are a must-have for any fashionista’s closet. From flats to pumps, there’s a heel for every occasion.

Whether going to a wedding, a night out, or even running errands, find the best designer heels that look good and feel comfortable. Here are our favourites to suit every style. For professional designer high heels, check this out.

Guiseppe Zanotti

Giuseppe Zanotti’s sculptural heels, luxe sneakers and Swarovski crystal-embellished sandals are beloved by celebrities and fashionistas alike. The designer’s style synthesises engineering and artistry – his footwear is as much fun as sophisticated.

From a small village near Rimini in Italy, Zanotti has made it to the New York catwalk with his cutting-edge, contemporary shoes that celebrate femininity. He has a flair for designing flat sandals embellished with gems and vertiginous high heels, like his Cruel Summer shoe inspired by Kanye West’s G.O.O.D Music album.

He is also a keen sculptor – his shoes are often a work of art. His Venere stiletto, with a curved strap that glides around the ankle, evokes the sensual snake-like form of Venus. The same design has been reimagined as a flat sandal, Jimi. Giuseppe Zanotti also loves to play with materials, incorporating geometric shapes and baroque motifs into his plans.

Gianvito Rossi

Gianvito Rossi founded his eponymous shoe brand in 2006, and his designs are known to be both feminine and practical. The designer’s philosophy — which has earned him a loyal clientele including Penelope Cruz, Reese Witherspoon, and Gwyneth Paltrow — is that shoes must be pure in their design and enduring in quality. This is why each Gianvito Rossi heel requires about 60 steps, starting with the meticulous selection of raw materials and ending with the assemblage of the finished product by hand. For professional designer high heels, check this out.

He also explains that his shoes are designed to make women feel more confident and self-assured. This is why he refuses to follow trends and instead focuses on creating timeless, versatile styles that women will love forever.

Jimmy Choo

Jimmy Choo’s designs combine meticulous craftsmanship with a glamorous and playful spirit. The brand’s shoes have adorned countless red carpets and are loved by everyone from Rihanna to the Princess of Wales. Our edit features a range of heels and bags from the iconic label.

The Malaysian-born cobbler began his career in London’s East End, making shoes to order for private clients. In 1986, he opened his first store in an old hospital building, where his work quickly attracted attention. By 1988, he was featured in an eight-page spread in Vogue, which helped propel his fame.

In 1996, he co-founded Jimmy Choo Ltd with Tamara Mellon, then British Vogue’s accessories editor. While he sold his stake in the company in 2001, he continued to design and train students at his small shop in London. His shoes are renowned for their high-heeled and pointed toes, but the brand also offers flat styles for those who aren’t quite ready to go sky-high.

Rupert Sanderson

British designer Rupert Sanderson honed his craft at iconic footwear brands like Sergio Rossi and Bruno Magli before starting his eponymous label in 2001. A firm believer in ‘less is more,’ Sanderson sculpts each pair to lengthen and flatter the leg while incorporating idiosyncratic details. His adherence to vertical integration of production ensures each shoe is a perfect reflection of time-honoured craftsmanship. For professional designer high heels, check this out.

Heels have a solid relationship to femininity, but what I love about his designs is that they don’t push women into an overly sexualised state (thank you, Emma Watson, Maria Grazia Chiuri and Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie for making this okay to say). Instead, Sanderson’s elegant, subtlely sexy shoes accentuate a woman’s natural beauty.

This season, Rupert’s heeled sandals are a must-have. Featuring pebble embellishment, the pumps and sandals are perfect for summer and exude sophistication. To get a pair, shop the label online and in stores.

Designer High Heels Are a Fashion-Forward Wardrobe Staple

Designer high heels are a fashion-forward wardrobe staple. Unlike your run-of-the-mill, straight-to-market pumps, these luxury shoes are meticulously designed and expertly crafted with only the finest materials and eye-catching embellishments. A high-quality pair of designer heels can set you back hundreds (possibly even thousands) of dollars, making them a costly but worthwhile investment.