The Little Black Shoe

If you work in an office setting, it's important to have a basic black shoe that can be worn with 90% of your wardrobe. The shoe should be comfortable but still look nice. I prefer to buy ones with classic lines that won't go out of style in a month. That way, I don't feel bad about spending a few extra dollars to get a higher quality shoe. I also like to make sure my shoes have just a bit of interest or detailing to them so that they aren't too boring.
This summer, I purchased these (again, sorry for the bad picture).

They are Calvin Klein shoes that I found on sale at Macy's and they are really comfortable. The slightly thicker heel helps but it's not so chunky that it looks bad with skirts and tights. The leather is super soft and there is nice padding on the bottoms. It's hard to tell in this picture but there is a texture to the leather that is almost like a very small snake skin pattern and there's just a bit of a sheen to them. They are not sparkly, just a bit of shine. So far, they look good with everything.