Claire Zulkey interviews E. Jean Carroll, the high-strung enthusiast who writes the advice column for Elle, on the importance of good shoes:

Manolos are collector's items. You'd never use them if you have walk anywhere, just if you have to get out of the taxi, stand somewhere, and then go back to the taxi, get home and take them off. They are extremely beautiful objects and they do make a woman's legs look extraordinary. I don't care if your legs look like umbrella holders. Put on a pair of Manolos and there's something magical. You only need one pair. And they're also great knockoffs, you don't even need a pair.

The E. Jean Caroll Interview/Conversation [Zulkey]