Certain designer pieces have a way of making it into every fashion girl’s closet at one point or another. One peek at the picks that make any list of luxury items we round up, and you’ll come to learn they all have a few things in common: They’re top quality, they’re timeless, and they’re quite pricey (we know, the latter may not be exactly what you want to hear). But each makes for a worthy investment piece that you’ll have hanging in your wardrobes for years to come. 

The same can be said about the 10 most popular designer shoes of all time. It’s a hard title to earn, especially when you take into account the sheer number of standout shoes that flood the vast footwear market, but every style we found below has made the list for a particular reason. Each pair has a can’t-miss element to it, whether it be a unique heel, a specific pattern, or an all-around iconic silhouette. Read on to see and shop the designer shoes that are a part of fashion set’s forever wardrobes.