Aquazzura Sundance Plateau 140 platform sandals

What stands out about the Aquazzura Sundance Plateau 140 platform sandals is how little it tries — the brand lets the construction do the talking.

The upper: 98% fabric, 2% lamb leather, sole: 100% bovine leather build comes through in gold, UK 8, with a finish that holds up to close inspection.

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