Shoes (Instant Expert) - Tapa dura

For men and women who appreciate the finer things in life, our new Instant Expert series is your ready guide to the world's most skilled artisans, culinary connoisseurs, and designers. Written by the leading voices in their fields, each stylishly understated volume is compact enough to slip into your jacket or handbag for an afternoon of sophisticated shopping or conversation.

Shoes celebrates the world's most beautifully made footwear from handcrafted bespoke pieces to the most sought after collections from luxury brands. This unique guide offers impeccable advice on all aspects from fit and style to fabrics, and features an authoritative directory of the most celebrated shoe designers in the world, including Manolo Blahnik and Christian Louboutin. Witty, assured, and informative, this book will help fuel your fervor for this most coveted of fashion items.

Linda O'Keeffe has contributed to numerous publications, including Cosmopolitan, Harpers Bazaar, GQ, and Details. She lectures frequently and makes regular appearances on radio and television design programs.