Ruthie Davis Microcompact Ankle Boot: Edgy Yet Understated

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Do you remember the mechanical-heeled Ruthie Davis pumps we spotted on several celebs a few months back?

If those were too odd looking for your taste, perhaps you’ll appreciate this “milder” version from their fall collection – the Microcompact.

It’s a platform bootie with screw details on its heel and side. And though it may not look as machine-like as its predecessor, it still holds that edgy yet understated appeal Ruthie Davis is quite known for:

Ruthie Davis Microcompact Ankle BootRuthie Davis Microcompact Ankle Boot, $1,195

Now apart from the screws and sexy stiletto, one certainly will not miss the intimidating platform – extra thick but well-hidden to give the shoe a sleeker yet more powerful appearance.

The heel on this boot stands at 5.75 inches – extremely high and unreal, but the 2-inch thick platforms make it manageable. What do you think so far? Can you appreciate it? Or do you think it’s bordering on ugly?

If the bootie itself does not turn you off, perhaps the price tag will. Grabbing a pair will cost you a heavy $1195, not exactly an amount anyone can afford.

Just as a bonus, here are some photos of the designer herself at a movie premiere earlier this year:

Designer Ruthie Davis attends the "Mildred Pierce" premiereDesigner Ruthie Davis attends the “Mildred Pierce” premiere at the Ziegfeld Theatre on March 21, 2011, in New York City (Credit: Ivan Nikolov / WENN)

Ruthie Davis is the founder and creative director of her eponymous women’s luxury high-fashion shoe brand. She is an American self-taught shoe designer who launched her brand in 2006 in New York City.

Davis’s designs are known for their bold silhouettes, vibrant colors, and empowering message. Her shoes have been worn by celebrities such as Halle Berry, Brittany Snow, and Karrueche Tran.

Ruthie Davis styled her towering heels with black stockingsRuthie Davis styled her towering heels with black stockings (Credit: Ivan Nikolov / WENN)