this architectural shoe breaks the mold (and the budget)

Monday, July 07, 2008

Looking for a great way to simultaneously spite the recession and add some heavy-duty innovation to your closet? We thought so. A pair of handmade aluminum shoes from German industrial designer Christian Werner, with a price tag that nears $4,000, should do the trick. While we can't condone the price, we do love the idea: Werner's Zoe shoe riffs on the classic wedge by subtracting the volume and rendering the silhouette in ultra-strong and lightweight aluminum. And look at the cost factor this way: With its sculptural lines and innovative materials, the Zoe could be considered your first investment in art.