Giuseppe Zanotti’s Flat-Out Treasures: Low Heels Done Right

Who else but Zanotti can give us full-on flats and spare wedges with as much sultry sass as his high heels? The magic is in the slender, surprising lines and a skimpy kind of opulence, with hints of crystals and precious metals. All these skinny and perfectly placed straps give your feet a provocatively bare look – each pair of these sandals is sexier than the next.

Sparkling ever so slightly in a way that’s coy and classy, the crystal wedge ($550) (measuring just under 2”) will give you a dash of extra height –the lightly heeled shoe also proves to be more comfortable in the long run, especially if you’re pounding the pavement all day.

But if you’re envisioning an amped-up flat for casual-luxe evenings, the shielded sandal ($595) is just the right mix of simplicity and flash. Leopard-print calf hair plus a smooth gunmetal shield equals an unexpected shoe that comes with its own accessory, so take it up a notch and walk it into the moonlight.

Who knew a scanty little sandal could make such a big statement? Lean leopard straps ($550) get the classic Giuseppe jewel treatment for the ideal vacation shoe. You’ll get more aplomb – and loads more elegance – than flip-flops and it’s utterly effortless with your resort pieces.