Shoes or a car? The $42k question

We already brought you some sizzling trends from Paris Couture Week. Another haute topic was a stunning pair of heels from Roger Vivier. The pair was created by Vivier's Creative Director Bruno Frisoni. According to Glamour the expensive footwear is "adorned with 24-carat gold mesh, encrusted with semi-precious stones, and finished off with silk chiffon, diamante, and crocodile skin. The pair above, called "Davima," feature real taxidermied birds with crystal heads.

The collection consists of six pairs of handmade shoes that take about two to three months to be crafted. And hey, if you're stressing on the price tag, consider this--the collection is called "One is Too," because each pair can be fastened onto a set of crocodile or snakeskin platforms that essentially create a whole other pair of shoes."
I'm sure PETA is already plotting against this fashion statement. This pair retails for about $42,000, the same price as a standard luxury vehicle. So would you rather walk or drive?

Photo courtesy of Roger Vivier.