The mid-heel, point-toe pump is one of the most versatile shoes in any woman's closet. It's equally appropriate for work and for a night out, and it seems to never go out of style. For those reasons, the pointy toe black pump is one of the shoes I find myself most often recommending as an investment shoe. Buy the highest quality version you can afford -- you'll have it for years, with proper care, and you'll never regret the purchase.
This new bargain find from high-end Italian shoe label Bruno Magli is a great quality black pump. It's an investment-level shoe at the price of a standard mall find. The Bruno Magli Gretta Pump has a leather upper and leather sole with a moderate 3.5" covered heel. It's a classic point-toe pump shape with leather lining. It's available in whole and half sizes from 5 to 10 -- a huge range, particularly given the great deal. This shoe normally goes for $285.00, but is currently on sale for just $99.75.
→ Buy the Bruno Magli Gretta Pump, $99.75 (was $285.00), at 6pm.com; shipping is free.