Though her background is in law, Jones, 41, has plenty of experience to qualify her as a shoe designer. From suede Manolo Blahnik mules to sassy Dolce & Gabbana stilettos to glittery Payless pumps ...

Like most handmade shoes from Northampton, England, Crocket & Jones’s footwear is beautiful ... brilliant new derbies in an “oily” brown suede ($550) that are particularly good.

While Double Monk’s range, which at any time consists of up to 60 pairs of leather and suede shoes ... As an introduction to boutique shoes, Christopher recommends a pair by Crockett & Jones, such as ...