On lofty soles: exclusive shoes

Sneakers may be best-suited for extended sightseeing. But true fans of fashion prefer to walk along the city pavements on high heels. In Vienna city centre, women will find luxury footwear from Christian Dior to Jimmy Choo. For men, a visit to Ludwig Reiter is worthwhile.

Midanis Schuhe: Small & fine

Situated slightly out of the way, Midanis attracts with such great names as Cesare Paciotti, Barbara Bui and Pollini. Particularly feminine are the booties and plateau-pumps of Spanish designer Pura López.

Liska: Lanvin, Dior & Co

The traditional store Liska is actually known for its enormous range of pelts. But there is still enough space for the latest shoe collections of Yves Saint Laurent, Lanvin, Dior, Fendi and Valentino. Very seductive…

Ludwig Reiter: Shoe & History

The picturesque location in the "Drei Mäderl Haus" on Mölkersteig alone is worth a visit to Ludwig Reiter. For men, there are the famous welted Budapesters, brogues and ankle boots from Vienna's traditional shoe factory; for women, fine loafers and pumps.

The 6th floor: Above the roofs of Vienna

World-famous luxury brands and insider labels from Balmain and Missoni to Tom Ford: The sixth floor of the Steffl department store features more than 70 different brands. Gentlemen naturally also get their money’s worth here.

Jimmy Choo: Popular in Hollywood

Hollywood stars and starlets love the luxury shoes created by London shoe designer Jimmy Choo. The Vienna flagship store on Tuchlauben is one of the biggest in Europe.