Valentino

The flat and the low block heel take the most wear. A ballerina or slingback with studs along the topline sits close to the foot and goes with trousers as easily as with a dress, while a block heel of around 60mm adds height without changing how you walk. The 100mm stiletto is the evening version of the same shoe. Fit is close through the toe box on the pointed shapes, so if you sit between sizes the larger one is usually the safer choice.

Keep pieces apart in storage. Stuff bags lightly, fasten nothing under pressure, and use the dust bag so studs on one item do not press into the leather of another. Wipe hardware dry after damp weather and use a soft cloth rather than polish, which abrades plating. On the leather itself, treat marks early with a proper conditioner, and let a specialist handle anything on suede or nappa.

Yes. Every piece DIHSAN sells is the brand's own — genuine designer product, with the maker's hardware, stamping and markings intact. Nothing is a reproduction or a licensed imitation.

No. Duties are included on every DIHSAN order, and US orders include taxes as well.

Yes. Eligible Valentino pieces can go back within 14 days of the ship date, for store credit rather than cash, and shipping charges are non-refundable. Items discounted 70% or more — plus swimwear, intimates, and limited-release styles at any discount — are final sale.