Katharine McPhee looked pretty in a laced top and a cream skirt when she hosted the “Feel the Taste” Lipton’s Summer Tastes Party yesterday at Beekman Beer Garden Beach Club. Unfortunately, her choice of shoes was rather impractical.

The runner-up of American Idol Season 5, Katharine McPhee, wore heeled pumps that made it difficult for her to maintain her balance as they sank into the sand with each step.

Poor heels, huh? We assume Katharine got the invitation beforehand and knew she would go to a beach club. If that was the case, she should’ve worn flat shoes. If she wanted to wear heels, she could have selected a pair that would’ve been easier to wear on the beach.

Her Brian Atwood pumps perfectly matched her outfit, though. The sad part is that they’re made of patent leather, so just imagine the damage the rough sand must have caused.

The shoes have a classic hue and a very feminine silhouette. They feature dainty buckled ankle straps, open toes, and heels that measure about 4.7 inches high.