The T-strap peep-toe prompts us to ask the question: How many trends can one shoe hold? The T-strap, the peep-toe, the retro vibe—is it all too much? Can our feet handle it? Uh, in a word—yes. They’re the perfect transition shoe into fall fashion, and the particular T-strap peep-toes we chose are brown and white with cute perforated holes on the edges. They’re playful, but still completely businesslike and appropriate for the office. And they work now because they have for ages—the same style we saw on swing dancers in the 1940’s is coming back. The only difference between these two pairs is the price—so which is which?

On the left: Merona Elaina T-strap pumps, via Target. $24.99.

On the right: Franco Sarto Ability pumps, Zappos.com, $93.00.

Images: target.com and zappos.com