The sexiest shoe of the year
By Joanna Douglas. Throughout history many women from Imelda Marcos to Carrie Bradshaw to Suri Cruise have had a love affair with their shoes. Most of us have a pair we could name as our favorite, but what about the sexiest? According to Women’s Wear Daily, Footwear News and Saks Fifth Avenue polled 35,000 voters on the sexiest shoe of 2011, and Valentino’s lace-embroidered leather peep-toe pump won out over 25 finalists. We think it’s quite beautiful and the textured lace is very on-trend, but at $695 a pair and of all the shoes in the world, what makes this pump the sexiest? And, while we're asking, what makes a shoe sexy? Most would say a high stiletto heel that elongates the leg makes women feel sexy and empowered. Intricate details and materials can make a shoe unique and stand out from others. The color black exudes sex appeal, and sparkly metallics are very eye-catching. Delicate strappy sandals that reveal more skin and a pretty pedicure are sexy, as are sky-high boots that draw attention to the legs and lend a racy, dominatrix feel. With all that in mind, here are the top four heels in this year’s Sexy Shoe Contest, and some more affordable lookalike options. Which of the four shoe finalists do you find the sexiest? (Note: Prices are U.S.)
