Currently craving: Madison Harding 'Val' Platform

If you're anything like us, your heart just starting beating a little faster at the sight of these luxe-looking badass booties by local shoe designers Hilary Rosenman and Barri Budin — the gals behind downtown label Madison Harding.

For us, deciding between gray or black caused an internal conflict to rival Macbeth, with the black emerging victorious.

At $265, they're a bit of an investment, but since we rarely settle for anything full-price, we did some digging and found them here for ... $199. Yes, seriously. You're welcome.