If the Shoe Fits

Most people have read the fairy tale of Cinderella at least once. If you’re anything like me, you may have also wished that a handsome Prince would knock on your door and offer you the most beautiful shoes you’ve ever stepped foot in.

I can’t offer you a handsome Prince, but I can give you one better — the perfect pair of shoes, according to your individual style. A little website called Shoes of Prey caters to women with extravagant tastes, as well as women who absolutely love a great pair of sensible, but stylish shoes.

Shoes of Prey was created because of the well-known journey to covet those perfect shoes that unfortunately often “ends in compromise — the kind that makes you contemplate making an offer to the girl at the next table to sell you the shoes right off her feet.”

First you choose one of six different shoe styles, including ballet flats, wedges and gladiator sandals. Next you choose your material, anything from Italian silk or shiny leather to suede or snake skin, just to name a few. The materials come in an array of colours for you to choose from and you’re sure to find the right style to suit any outfit in any season.

Customizing your dream shoes are made even easier with the option of adding embellishments like bows, different open-toe styles, and even the style and height of the heel. Now, it may not have the same novelty as a pair of Manolos or Jimmy Choos, but how many women can add “shoe designer” to their gamut of many talents — which may actually be more impressive than a huge, designer-name brand.

— Kate Aenlle