One of the key shapes of spring footwear is undoubtedly the sandal bootie hybrid, in one of its various incarnations. Whether it's a full-on boot with a cut-out toe, or something a bit more mindful of summer heat and humidity, you'd best prepare to gird those ankles. 

Salvatore Ferragamo began in 1912 Italy with its eponymous shoe designer. Over the years, the company reportedly outfitted the discerning feet of illustrious women from Marilyn Monroe to Audrey Hepburn, and has been credited with such ingenious creations as the cage heel and the now-ubiquitous wedge.

The Pacella sandal bootie is a case-in-point for the company's on-trend design aesthetic. Featuring laser-cut detail and a 4" heel, this made in Italy shoe is equally fetching in black or nude—although the latter is practically crying out to anchor a shorts-and-cotton-blazer outfit.

$750. Available in store at Davids Footwear, 66 Bloor St. W., 416-920-1000