Manolo Blahnik Luxury Shoes for Women

Sex in the City may have made Manolo Blahnik shoes a household name but they have been around since Blahnik opened his first shop in 1973. Women have been drooling over the expensive and exquisitely designed shoes seen on many celebrities and in the pages of all of the big fashion magazines for some time.

Blahnik understands shoes and a woman's quest for finding the perfect pair, "Shoes help transform a woman." He paints his designs with a Japanese paint brush before carving them in wood. Once the shoe has taken shape, the wooden model is cast in aluminum that is then used as a mold for the production of the new design.

The famous stiletto heel is first carved on a machine and then Blahnik gives them a personal touch with additional filing and carving. Even the highest stileto is made to feel sturdy and balanced.

The incredibly high heels and intricate designs are what most women think of when envisioning a pair of Manolo Blahniks. But there are other lines, known as shoe stories on the Manolo Blahnik website that includes four distinct styles of shoes.

Flats

While not as sexy as a high heel, the flat shoes from Blahnik are more practical for those that have no use or skill walking in 6 inch heels. The designs are still unique and eye-catching in vibrant colors, animal prints, or neutral black.

Low Heels

The low heel collection includes both kitten and flat heels. This option will add some sophistication to capris and can easily be worn with denim too. Dressier than the flats, they still can be worn in casual settings.

Evening

Shoes for evening come in a rainbow of colors, materials and accents. Classy, elegant, fun, unique - any of these words can be used to describe a pair of Blahniks made for a night out on the town. No two styles are alike but all possess the signature high heels.

Urban

The shoes that are part of the urban story are different and funky. They are chunkier than the evening shoes and come in rich colors. Accents on the shoes include big buckles and cut-outs. The styling isn't for everyone, but with the myriad of designs in this line if you want something that is out there you will find a shoe that will suit.