Party season is about to take us by storm and simply because you’d like to step out at the start of the evening wearing killer heels, it does not imply that for the following five hours you will be capable of physically withstanding the pain your gorgeous shoes will cause you.

Timberland was founded in 1952, but it wasn’t until 1973 that the name of the company was changed from The Abington Shoe Company to Timberland. This brand produces footwear for people who require a sturdy boot or shoe which is ‘rugged’ enough to last everyday wear throughout the year.

Looking for gorgeous ladies shoes without breaking in to the housekeeping money? well look no further than online fashion retailer Fashion Union they have a range of beautiful footwear all at affordable prices.

For just £25 you can be the proud owner of a pair of darling killer heels, some delightful Court Shoes or fabulous Bow Back Peep Toe Sandals. Fashion Union sell everything from Plimsolls to Wellington Boots and plenty more in between.

The creators of the Vivo Barefoot understand the health benefits associated with walking barefoot and have imitated this in the creation of their range of shoes. The Vivo Barefoot range features a very thin sole which is puncture resistant which gives the wearer the sensation of going barefoot.

Terra Plana www.terraplana.com is an ecologically friendly shoe brand which uses sustainable resources and recycled materials in the construction of the items in their collection while regularly re-evaluating what they can do within the company to minimise the use of toxins and waste and to create a product that will be worn and loved.

Havaianas Sandals have achieved cult status which is a rare thing among footwear. Since they first appeared in 1962 over 2.2 billion pairs have been produced, Havaianas are widely considered the best rubber sandals in the world.

In Brazil Havaianas are the footwear of choice everyone from the man in the street to celebrities and even politicians wear them.