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Platform sandals by Marc Jacobs, $340.00 at Yoox. Let’s not even talk about how these look.  Let’s ignore that theses look like the mutant child of a disco ball and lava lamp.  Let’s not talk about how they slightly resemble stripper shoes.  Instead, let’s talk about how these are assembled.  Let’s discuss how that cannot be comfortable.  Let’s imagine the ugly hangover that would happen to the foot on that teeny metal strip. 

Platform sandals by Marc Jacobs, $340.00 at Yoox.

Let’s not even talk about how these look.  Let’s ignore that theses look like the mutant child of a disco ball and lava lamp.  Let’s not talk about how they slightly resemble stripper shoes.  Instead, let’s talk about how these are assembled.  Let’s discuss how that cannot be comfortable.  Let’s imagine the ugly hangover that would happen to the foot on that teeny metal strip. 

Cork wedges by Prada, $390.00 at Neiman Marcus. Spring/Summer collections are in the stores and you know what that means?  Yep, designers busting out their own versions of flip flops, spa shoes, and espadrilles.  The cork wedge manages to make an appearance season after season and I just don’t get it.  Perhaps they serve the wearer well as a mobile bulletin board, if you want to remember something, just tack on a note.

Cork wedges by Prada, $390.00 at Neiman Marcus.

Spring/Summer collections are in the stores and you know what that means?  Yep, designers busting out their own versions of flip flops, spa shoes, and espadrilles.  The cork wedge manages to make an appearance season after season and I just don’t get it.  Perhaps they serve the wearer well as a mobile bulletin board, if you want to remember something, just tack on a note.

Slip on clog, $445.00 at Opening Ceremony. I spent entirely too much time trying to figure out how these stay on.  Eventually, I did realize there was a strap to hold the foot in, but I am still questioning why.  They are like a humorless version of McQueen’s brilliant lobster shoes.  I may be alone in this emotion, as OC sells three different versions of these shoes.  Someone has to have thought they were a great idea.

Slip on clog, $445.00 at Opening Ceremony.

I spent entirely too much time trying to figure out how these stay on.  Eventually, I did realize there was a strap to hold the foot in, but I am still questioning why.  They are like a humorless version of McQueen’s brilliant lobster shoes.  I may be alone in this emotion, as OC sells three different versions of these shoes.  Someone has to have thought they were a great idea.

Ankle wrap thong sandal by Manolo Blahnik, $945.00 at Neiman Marcus. I kinda feel bad for Manolo.  At the end of the 1990’s, he was the go-to shoe designer thanks to Carrie Bradshaw and company.  However, as the 2000’s progressed and fashion started favoring higher, artistic heels and rounded toes, Manolo fell to second tier behind designers like Zanotti, Louboutin, and Kirkwood.  Now, he is designing gimmicky shoes that resemble those favored by more seasoned prostitutes…and selling them for nearly a grand.

Ankle wrap thong sandal by Manolo Blahnik, $945.00 at Neiman Marcus.

I kinda feel bad for Manolo.  At the end of the 1990’s, he was the go-to shoe designer thanks to Carrie Bradshaw and company.  However, as the 2000’s progressed and fashion started favoring higher, artistic heels and rounded toes, Manolo fell to second tier behind designers like Zanotti, Louboutin, and Kirkwood.  Now, he is designing gimmicky shoes that resemble those favored by more seasoned prostitutes…and selling them for nearly a grand.

Desert ankle boots by Marc Jacobs, on sale for $300.83 at Barneys I am not intrinsically opposed to putting a heel on a desert boot.  However, I am confused as to why Mr. Jacobs chose to use a heel that resembles a chair leg and top it off with a chunky black platform.  Again, this is suffers from overworking.

Desert ankle boots by Marc Jacobs, on sale for $300.83 at Barneys

I am not intrinsically opposed to putting a heel on a desert boot.  However, I am confused as to why Mr. Jacobs chose to use a heel that resembles a chair leg and top it off with a chunky black platform.  Again, this is suffers from overworking.

Hiking sandals by Dsquared, $595.00 at Shop Bop Finally, a pair of sensible heels I can take with me on my upcoming climb of K2.

Hiking sandals by Dsquared, $595.00 at Shop Bop

Finally, a pair of sensible heels I can take with me on my upcoming climb of K2.