While the subtle crystal embellishment on these sandals is a statement, the contrasted printed platform is really where they shine. A clear case of shoe love, available at net-a-porter, view various angles on the flip.

We visited Catherine Malandrino’s showroom last week and got a look-see at both her Malandrino and Catherine Malandrino lines. Designer Malandrino’s talent, which we appreciate greatly, is her ability to design garment after garment that subtly celebrates the power of grown-woman sexiness. The designs are complex yet somehow still easy and relaxed. While there, we snapped images of the shoes and some of the accessories for Autumn 2011. Malandrino takes some very current silhouettes, but makes them special with braided leather. See more on the next page.

Stripes are ever present this Spring and as much as we love Prada’s lovely interpretation, these Tabitha Simmons sandals can definitely stand on their on as simply fabulous. Available at Matchesfashion.

Nicole Brundages’ Acrobats of God manages to create once again a flawless assortment of footwear for Spring 2011, using the labels signature elastics complemented with sturdy pale wood heels.  Every style is #need, on the next page  enjoy a closer look at Acrobats of God Spring 2011 offerings. Images courtesy of AOG.

A cute campaign by Nine West, called “The Straw That Kicked The Stiletto’s Ass,” featuring what Nine West describes as its spring line up of espadrilles, though the truth is they’re a hybrid sandal of sorts, combining super-high rope heels with a variety of uppers. Either way, some are quite sharp and should be a hit with females who like to be high, high, high even when working a casual look.

Taking his footwear design to humourous and artistic levels,  enjoy a look at Kobi Levi’s  “Blonde Ambition” shoes (above) inspired by Madonna’s tour. On the next page ”Slide” sandals and ‘XXX’  pumps, which made us marvel, admire and pause.

Made cooler with an elastic strap on the toes , these Surface To Air sandals are available in metallic and grey suede. The snakeskin imitation leather style simply rocks.Available at Surface To Air online. Take a closer look at both styles on the page.

As a realistic fashion lover the protocol is supposed to be that you admire your favorite designers creations but always leave space for a little “I don’t like this” moment. With Rick Owens, I don’t think I can ever have that moment , whatever he does I find a way to rationalize and fall in love ( Is that an obsession?). Anyway, while the  organza trimmed wedges  can come off  as  a lot of shoe when footwear has gotten much lighter and sleek for Spring 2011, I find  the  flirty fabric makes up for the massiveness of the black wedge. Styling them with a one-shouldered dress like you can see on the flip is too on point to dislike, via Net-a-porter.

The undeniable hotness of these sandals  might be so unbearable to your surroundings, someone might just call the police, hence the name?. Available for pre-order chez  Christian Louboutin.

One of the underrated accessories collection for this Spring is Reed Krakoff’s, his  use of boar hair in these sandals  make us weak in the knees. They are available here, and you can view another image on the flip.