

Between Cinderella and Carrie Bradshaw, we’ve found the secret to joie de vivre: Shoes, fabulous shoes! Think about it: In a pre-GPS world, happily-ever-after would not have been possible if not for Cinderella’s glass slipper; your zsa zsa zsu for shoes always outlasts that for Mr Not-So-Rights; the men are also happier because their girlfriends now want to be proposed to with a precious designer shoe in lieu of a diamond ring. And let’s face it, skinny jeans will only truly deliver their promise when they hover above gravity-defying five-inch heels. In the spirit of celebrating these lovely little things called shoes, here are four names you should get acquainted with especially if you and your walk-in are in need of a little more joie de vivre!

