If shoes make you happy, and you believe that you can’t have enough of them, then Monrow Shoes will be your new BFF. With prices ranging from INR 1,500 for open flats to sneakers for about INR 3,200, it’s got plenty of options to suit your budget. These have been tested, and designed to suit Indian feet better, so give them a spin. Want more proof? Well, Parineeti Chopra wears them. So does Vidya Balan. And Mouni Roy. And Neetu Kapoor. Plus, they've vegan and cruelty free!
We like that there are very functional shoes which will look elegant even as you walk on our potholed streets, but don’t compromise on design. Something that founder and "Chief Energy Officer", Veena Ashiya, was adamant about, when designing the shoes - comfort meets style. Chic, pretty and rather versatile, most of the shoes can easily be worn from the boardroom to the bar. In fact, that is what we like about the block heels and the kitten heel options. They’re comfortable, have that height to boost confidence a bit, and work with trousers, ethnic wear and dresses too. Wedges with cut-out patterns, slip on options, and even some stellar mules in muted shades like beige, brown and white are on offer, if pink and red stilettos are not your thing. We also spied some sexy pumps with metallic pencil heels which at INR 3,499, seem like the ideal gift to give oneself when salary comes in next! If you're into boots like I am, they have ankle boots with mostly block heels to blend style and functionality.
If you’re on a bit of a budget, look out for sales, which is updated often, though when we checked it out, alas, it had nothing. The casual shoes and ballet flats start at INR 1,500 though, if you want to get cracking. After all, like Paolo Nutini sings, “You put some new shoes on, and suddenly everything is right.”