Due to the process of natural attrition, your shoe wardrobe requires many regular updates.

Some may see this as a thinly veiled attempt to justify the loveliest pair of velvet sandals I have my eye on – I say life is too short for all your overreaching conspiracy theories.

And now that we all agree you also need a new pair of velvet sandals, follow the link below for my edit of all the prettiest styles in stores right now…

1. Attico ‘Vanessa’ ‘satin and velvet sandals, $482.50
2. Loeffler Randall ‘Coco’ velvet mules, $522.35
3. Marco De Vincenzo velvet slides, $300
4. Aquazzura ‘Powder Puff’ ‘velvet slingback, $819.84
5. Rochas velvet mules, $752
6. Kenneth Cole ‘Candice’ velvet slide, $120