Alaia Cube suede wedge thong sandals

What stands out about the Alaia Cube suede wedge thong sandals is how little it tries — Alaïa lets the construction do the talking.

In orange Upper: 100% Goat Leather, UK 2, the construction rewards a closer look rather than just a passing glance.

Built to outlast a season or two, which is really the point of buying at this level.