The Christian Dior shoes for this upcoming Fall 2009 are very distinct and have an old world quality that I really like. It's the curved heel with the brocade inspired metal work that gives the shoes that quality I think. These shoes, like most this season from the top designers, have a double platform and a towering heel. I really like the snakeskin shoe with eyelet lace up the front. I'm average height and these shoes would put me up near the six foot range. Yikes. The black ankle boots aren't quite that high. These shoes and the rest of the collection will be available in early September.