The October 2012 issue of Elle adds its take on the new style of block heels: “Who said fashion is all about tall and skinny? Stay grounded with the season’s short, stacked heels.”

Pictured are a suede sandal with goldtone trim from Gucci, a colorful python cross-strap sandal from Michael Kors, a nude patent calfskin sandal from Balenciaga by Nicolas Ghesquiere, and a neutral-hued  python sandal from Celine.

With designers like these jumping on the low-heel bandwagon, there truly are killer shoes that won’t kill your feet available as high-fashion options.