slingback

Vinyl Mid Heel Slingback Shoes, [pounds sterling]39.99, Stradivarius

Steeped in the tensions between past and present, commonality and luxury, Kane's clever slingbacks exhibit the provocation in which he is so well-versed.

And you're only part-prepared unless you've packed a pair of chunky tie sandals or slinky slingbacks; or a cute cut tote or compact clutch.

Another organza style slingback, the 'Roccoco' shoe features a stunning gold couture rose, hand made in Paris from the finest quality Parisian silk and hand-painted in gold leaf.

Far left below, J by Jasper Conran slingbacks, pounds 45; Normandie by Normandie Keith slingbacks, pounds 40; John By John Richmond T-bar, pounds 40, and buckle shoes, pounds 40.

The store said the round-toe slingback Imperia wedges, which have a raffia-effect heel, are one of their best-sellers - with some sizes no longer available.

Office Wait and See orange wedges, pounds 60 (main), Hobbs NW3 Fitzjohn red brogues, pounds 169 (top), Next tan stud clogs, pounds 40 and grey stud slingback clogs, pounds 45 (second inset), ASOS Suede perforated peep toe ankle boots, pounds 55 (third inset) and Fearne Cotton at Very, Vienna cream brogues, pounds 32 (bottom)

Slingback patent courts, Next Blouse with bow detail, Zara.

Purple floral prom dress, PS55; lavender ottoman jacket, PS35; mink crossover slingback heels, PS30; bracelets, both PS5

They tip Fendi's lower heel slingback with mirror embroidery, Yves Saint Laurent's green espadrille wedges and McQueen's tan leather platform cut out boot with lacing as future classic designs.

Pink Shearling Aviator jacket, PS65 Nude lurex bardot jumper, PS25 Grey Tulle midi skirt, PS28 Gold slingback heels, PS27

These Invisible Gel Cushions, pounds 4.99, go some way to eliminating the burning pain in the balls of your feet when you're not used to wearing heels; the Slingback Strips, pounds 3.99, help prevent slingback styles from sliding off your heel; Gel Heel Shields, pounds 3.99, prevent sore heels and shoes slipping off and Invisible Gel Blister Plasters, pounds 4.99, extracts the water from the blister for quicker healing.

50s PEEP TOES Bow, pounds 60, Office; floral, pounds 250, Lulu Guinness; patent, pounds 45, Topshop; slingback, pounds 64.99, Jane Shilton