Online Shoe Shopping

www.espadrillesetc.com
Whether or not you're an espadrilles fan (and this season you certainly should be) you really should take a look at this summer shoe website, where there's every colour, fabric and style you can think of from rose trimmed canvas and embroidery to chic stripes and the softest suede, plus some very pretty sandals, gorgeously coloured beach bags and totes and children's espadrilles as well. They'll be happy to ship to you anywhere in the World


www.faith.co.uk
In 1964 Samuel Faith established Faith shoes with the aim of combining style and affordability and he seems to have succeeded. Youll discover some extremely modern styles here plus some that are far more classic (and lots in between) and theyre all at very reasonable prices. Faith Solo is the most avent garde part of the collection and you'll also find some extremely well priced fun leather handbags.


www.floydshoes.co.uk
You won't find this collection of well priced shoes in any retail outlets (at least not at the time of writing) as they're currently only offered on this website and at regional fairs. All the shoes here are designed by Janice Floyd, who created her company in 2002 with the idea of producing distinctive, fashionable, and elegant but fun shoes at an affordable price. Worldwide Delivery.


www.frenchsole.co.uk
If you've been looking for the perfect ballet flat to update your spring/summer wardrobe you need search no more. French Sole are well known for offering a wide range of styles, from the classic two-tone pump to this season's must-have animal print and metallic versions and each season they bring out new styles. They also offer high quality, well priced driving shoes in a range of colours from the palest pink nubuck to gold leather. They'll ship Worldwide.


www.gina.co.uk
Gina was first established in 1954 and named after Gina Lollobridgida. Now it's run by the three Kurdash brothers (the sons of the founder, Mehmet Kurdash) who continue to design totally exquisite shoes, so if you want the couture look and a seriously special pair of shoes then click no further. Here you'll find a collection of beautiful, sexy shoes in the softest leather and with out-to-lunch and dinner heels. There's a price to match as you would expect but the shoes are seriously worth it and they'll last a long time. You'll also find a small selection of handbags. Worldwide Delivery.


www.helenbateman.com
Winner at the 2002 Footwear Awards for Customer Service this Edinburgh based shoe designer offers a pretty and unusual selection of shoes. There's a great deal of choice from beaded Shantung silk evening shoes and stylish sandals to funky espadrilles in a range of colours. One of the great advantages of ordering shoes here is the amount of information on each style, from fit to fabric and heel height plus different views. As well as the shoes you'll find modern, well priced bags, must have belts with beaded buckles and unusual scarves and jewellery. Worldwide Delivery.


www.kurtgeiger.com
For some reason shoe designers have been extremely slow to get themselves online. Kurt Geiger is one of the top retailers leading the way and its ranges include not just Kurt Geiger but also Carvela, Emma Hope, Gina and Birkenstock. Expect to find everything from high fashion to modern classic and young contemporary and a wide range of prices. They only deliver to the UK currently and offer an express service.


www.lineafashion.com
Linea started life as a boutique in Londons Hampstead, offering designer wear from around the world. The shop is now online, with the range beautifully photographed on real models so you can see each item properly. Included are collections from international designers such as Blumarine, Celine, Etro, Gharani Strok, Juicy Couture and Missoni plus shoes (and bags) by Rene Caovilla, Missoni, Tods, Cesare Paciotti and Celine. If you're in a buying mood this could be a very dangerous site to visit. Worldwide delivery.


www.net-a-porter.com
If you've long been hankering after a pair of Jimmy Choo shoes (or several pairs for that matter) you'll find quite a collection here at the designers' website net-a-porter.com and you'll also find shoes by Pierre Hardy, Marc by Marc Jacobs, Miu Miu and Christian Louboutin and but be warned: They do not stock lots of each style or colour but just a very few so if you see something you like you should go for it. Their eye for what you're going to want to be wearing each season is always spot on so have a look even if you don't want to buy so you'll know what you should be wearing.


www.prettyballerinas.com
Established in 1918 to make ballet shoes Pretty Ballerinas offer a wide selection of colours and prints including animal prints (zebra, leopard, or tiger) metallics, sequins, prints such as purple butterflies and fuchsia, green or blue satin. When you look at the site you need to be aware that all the prices are in Euros so you'll need to do the conversion to pounds, dollars or whatever currency you want to buy in. They're happy to ship to you anywhere in the World.


www.scorahpattullo.com
If your taste is for the very (I mean very) high heeled and extremely modern then come and take a look round Scorah Puttullo where their latest collections are just waiting to be delivered to you by high speed courier anywhere in the World. The emphasis is on the latest up to date styles, from flats and sandals to dressy heels so if you're looking for something new and super chic this season you may well find it here.


www.strutshoes.co.uk
For those of you who really like (and presumably can walk in) the highest killer heels this is probably the place for you, where chic and very sophisticated sum up the style. There's nothing for the fainthearted here but if you like to make an impression you should definitely take a look round. The shoes are very dressy and there are some wonderful boots you probably won't find anywhere else. They offer Express Delivery and ship to anywhere in the EU.


www.vivaladiva.com
This is an online store that's growing like topsy with more and more styles and designers being added each season. You'll find couture shoes by Beatrix Ong, Cavalli, Sergio Rossi and Emma Hope, their Boutique collection with names such as LK Bennett and Hobbs plus much less expensive ranges like Schuh, Ecco and Converse. It's a fun website to take a look at with a lot of attitude and the shoes are displayed very clearly. Shoes range from £25 to £300. Watch out for new designers being included.