Strappy shoes, Burberry vs Miss Selfridge

It's always very tempting to find a nice pair of party shoes that will make you look fabulous without breaking the bank, or a limb! I managed to grab an amazing pair of designer shoes...they aren't just Burberry, it is the ultimate Burberry Prorsum! Off course, I got those in the sale so I technically paid a high street price for those black numbers. I wore it to a fancy dinner party and I have to say, they weren't as flattering and made my legs short, stompy and not very comfortable which was a shame.
Then I came across another strappy number from Miss Selfridge, I believe inspired by Alexander McQueen (they had a similar pair in their fashion show). It didn't look like the type of shoe I would wear, but when I tried them on i knew they had to be mine! I was also lucky to get it in the sale, in my size, so it was a great bargain hunt! It looks so expensive and dead comfortable. I have realised that strappy shoes like this doesn't constrict your feet, giving you less tension and pressure around the bunion area (sorry for being gross but it's true). High street versus high fashion?

The high street won it for me and I sold off the Burberry shoes to a new owner who would appreciate more than me.
What is the most expensive pair of shoes you bought and was it worth breaking the bank?
May x