My first stop was the Lower East Side store Dolce Vita, which was packed with last-minute shoppers. Two girls next to me were trying on adorable Mary Jane flats ($97). I had to have the blue ones. The ...

While, yes, Carrie Bradshaw’s designer shoe obsession was shaped by late credit card payments, money borrowing, and arguments with a border collie and new mother, there were many times we fashion ...

Sydney Sweeney and her stylist Molly Dickinson have been crafting some standout looks during her “The Housemaid” press tour.

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The Aurora Pump is a designer heel that’s bold and stylish, crafted from high-quality black Italian nappa leather that’s ...

John R. Powers, the author of the made-in-Chicago hit “Do Black Patent Leather Shoes Really Reflect Up?” and a nostalgist who helped thousands laugh at their complex memories of rigorous parochial ...

An 1857 issue of Scientific American explained the two-part process of making patent leather in olden times. First, manufacturers concocted an oil with which to prepare the hides for the varnish. It ...

Keeping your shoes looking like new can be a challenge, especially when they're made of a material like patent leather. Polish your patent leather shoes with Windex to restore their shine. Simply ...

While I may not personally be a fan of the Air Jordan 11, I could never deny its importance and influence. It’s not only a fan favorite, but a shoe that designers love to borrow from as well. We've ...