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- The new Shoe Salon at Neiman Marcus. [Photos: Taneisha Jordan]
- Prada Jeweled Ankle-Strap Sandals Pain level: Minimal, you might even make it all night! Elvis had the right idea. Price: $1,250 What I'd sacrifice: This is my new motivation to keep you from buying a
- Saint Laurent Paris Spiked Boots Pain level: None… but comfort doesn’t come cheap. Price: $2,395 What I'd sacrifice: Hey, who needs silly material possessions or nights out once you own these bad boys?
- Charlotte Olympia Ice Cream d’Orsay Pumps Pain level: Sweet but numb, almost frozen toes guaranteed in 4 to 5 hours.