I think I'm trying to find something that doesn't exist - black shoes help pretty please.

[Callisto]

I am looking for some black shoes. I don't want a huge heel and platform (4-5 inches), I don't want a stiletto (need to walk on grass/uneven ground in them), I also don't want a really clumpy heel (the dress I'm going to wear is black silk with a small painted silver pattern to it, sleeveless and knee-length). I've looked and looked and the only shoes I can see are either peep toes (would like to wear tights really), stupidly high strippers shoes or hideous clump-heel mary-janes.

The last time I needed some black shoes I had to opt for black knee length boots. I can't do that this time as the dress is just to dressy. Please help, surely there exists a beautiful black evening shoe with a 4" heel that is not a stiletto, a wedge, a platform or a mary-jane (and costs under £50 preferably)?

[Charliefox]

Something like this, or is it too stiletto ish? Not sure I know what heel you want if you don't want clumpy but don't want stiletto? shop.nordstrom.com/s/steve-madden-intrude-pump/3293983?origin=category&cm_ven=Linkshare&cm_cat=partner&cm_pla=10&cm_ite=1&siteId=J84DHJLQkR4-IHUQJ3XY7QiZhKBkHqULTw&pprd=0

[dottyaboutstripes]

dune any good?

[maisiebabe]

Look at moda in pelle- I got a really nice and v comfy pair of kind of cone heeled black suede ones. Can't link on iPad, sorry. They were about £60.

[girlgonemild]

These might be a close match although the heel might be a little too clumpy for you.
These are cool but the colour on the heel might be wrong for your outfit.
www.zara.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product/uk/en/zara-neu-W2012/269195/925564/GLITTER%20HIGH%20HEEL%20COURT%20SHOE these might work if you don't mind the effect. The shape is definitely good.

[Callisto]

I love the steve madden pumps, but the heels are just too skinny for coir matting and a very uneven path to and from the marquee.

The Dune ones are a bit frumpy, and I'm not too keen on patent.

I love both the Zara ones, the pink heel is a bit much for a black and silver outfit, but the glitter ones could work. Think I need to order them and try them with the outfit.

Thanks so much.

[LulaPalooza]

How do you feel about wedge heels? these are probably too high, but how do you feel abut the general shape?

[LulaPalooza]

too clumpy??

[LulaPalooza]

I'm rubbish at this game. I like these, especially the solver detail on the heel but they're stupidly spenny.

[LulaPalooza]

more wedge heels

[Callisto]

Oooh, thanks Lulu. I really like those Dune wedgies. I love wedge heels but they often look wrong on a shoe (always perfect on a sandle though). It doesn't matter so much about height with a wedge as I find I can walk really easily in them. They are a bargain too.

The Hobbs ones are nice, but I think the button may be a little bit HRH. Like the Asos ones also but the ankle strap will make my big legs look even chunkier. Love the Asos wedgies too.

Lulu - you are brilliant at this game.

[lindsell]

How about these

Or

these wedges

Or

these but prob not for much walking

[LulaPalooza]

Aw, thanks Callisto (um... it's Lula rather than Lula...

Crikey, lindsell. Those last ones are interesting!

[LulaPalooza]

Lulu, obv