Manolo Blahnik Pirua 70 suede mules

There's a quiet confidence to the house's Manolo Blahnik Pirua 70 suede mules — the kind of piece that does the work without announcing itself.

The Upper: Goat leather , sole: bovine leather build comes through in orange, UK 9, 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.