12 Vogue Editors Share Their Favorite Formal Shoes, Ahead of the Met Gala 2022

By Alexis Bennett

"Pain is not beauty! I have sacrificed comfort one too many times in the past, and I have learned my lesson. This pair gives me exactly the right height—just under two inches—to feel like I’m wearing a heel without the blisters and ankle rolling of a stiletto. Plus, they provide the perfect balance between delicate and a glamorous statement." -Atalie Gimmel, Social Media Manager

Valerie Mule In Gold Metallic Leather

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