I am rarely moved by Shoe Lust, but I gotta admit that these boots are pretty mind-blowing. They’re a one-off design, “hand painted and embossed leather boots with forged steel curly heel.”

The creator is Pendragon Shoes, an Australian duo who hand-make amazing shoes and accessories. They do quite a lot of work for theatre and film, and also retail some “off the shelf” designs which are a bit simpler and cheaper. They also do one-offs and commissions, and I have no idea how much those cost but they’re probably worth it. You can see a few of their unique designs here, and there’s a link to more on their site.

If you’re looking for the ultimate in shoes for a wedding or other important costume, these folks might be just what you need.

(Hat tip to Rebecca)