It’s no coincidence that each and every fall, we witness the return of the leopard-print trend. That’s because it never really goes out of vogue! Why would it? There is no greater, more stimulating, sizzling neutral than the well-orchestrated leopard print. Especially when it’s introduced through the high-heeled pump. You get to show your wild side, without going buck wild.

Giuseppe Zanotti turns up the heat on his dyed calf-hair peep-toe ($850), a five-inch heel that’s sure to make you one leggy jungle cat. Brian Atwood‘s pump ($770) is more paired down, though just as glamorous, while Pencey‘s pony-hair slingback ($285) is a frugal snob take with the same amount of spot appeal. Want to dignify your animal print? Jimmy Choo‘s kitten heel ($795) says “purr,” not “roar!” Get your paws on them now and wear them forever.