I Only Wear Heels, and These 50 Under-$150 Pairs Are Giving Me Life

No matter how many times I try, when I'm scrolling through Shopbop, Nordstrom, or Net-A-Porter, I always find myself looking at one thing: statement heels. Despite the fact that we're still living in a global pandemic, despite the revival of flat-shoe trends, and despite the fact that my feet beg me to throw on some sneakers, I can not stop shopping for and wearing heels. Maybe that makes me a masochist, or maybe I'm channeling my inner Carrie Bradshaw, but I digress because all that really matters to me is finding the best heels for spring. And while there are a few designer ones on my radar, nothing beats finding an affordable pair of unique heels that look more expensive than they actually are. So in that vein, I've taken it upon myself to round up some of the best affordable heels, all under $150. From trend-forward styles featuring platforms and crystals to staples like mules and strappy sandals, these pairs are affordable and extremely stylish.
For only $18, these are the perfect way to adopt this hue into your closet for less.
Come springtime, these sandals will be the only thing I want to slip into.
Who would have thought you could find the coolest statement mules at Urban Outfitters?
This was one of the best-selling pairs of sandals among our readers.
These chic slingback sandals come in six different colorways.
These are the type of ankle boots that can be worn well into the spring.
Slouched boots are one of my favorite shoe trends of the moment.
I am losing it over the heel on these mules.
Someone come to collect my jaw off the floor—I beg of you.
I own these sandals, and they're perfect for when you need a break from stilettos.
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Jasmine Fox-Suliaman is a freelance writer and editor living in New York City. What began as a pastime (blogging on Tumblr) transformed into a lifelong passion for unveiling the connection between fashion and culture on the internet and in real life. Over the last decade, she's melded her extensive edit and social background to various on-staff positions at Who What Wear, MyDomaine, and Byrdie. More recently, she’s become a freelance contributor to other publications including Vogue, Editorialist, and The Cut. Off the clock, you can find her clutching her cell phone as she's constantly scrolling through TikTok and The RealReal, in search of the next cool thing.
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