I remember watching Oprah’s 50th birthday party on TV exactly 10 years ago.   When Oprah walked out on stage, her staff surprised her with extending her Oprah show to a two-hour special to celebrate her milestone birthday.  Oprah’s response was We can’t be on the air for two hours!  I only have one-hour shoes on!  Lesson learned –  – It doesn’t matter what the stilettos cost, 4 inches are 4 inches!

Money may not be able to buy “two-hour stilettos”, but it certainly can buy beautiful shoes.  And, I am sure more comfortable than their distant less-expensive cousins.

So, if money were no object and comfort wasn’t an issue, where would you go shoe shopping and what shoes would you purchase?  I decided to spend a few minutes on Barneys New York on-line boutique to see what I would buy.

Shopping at Barneys New York

Here’s what $10,000 of beautiful shoes looks like.  I love neutral shoes that go with everything.  My definition of neutral includes my beloved animal print as well as my favorite color orange.

This collection of shoes ranges from $495 to $995 per pair from designers Alexa Wagner, Christian Louboutin, Manolo Blahnik, Robert Clergerie and Sergio Rossi.

Aren’t they beautiful?  Don’t you think they should come with a free pedicure?