The Friday File: Excluding one-off and jewel-encrusted women’s footwear, the fourth most expensive off-the-rack women’s shoe is the Sexy Strass from Christian Louboutin, which retails for $3,095. Third most expensive is the 2011 Icons collection from Jimmy Choo at $3,785. Number two is the Vienna Minimalisa High Boots from Louis Vuitton at $4,500. The most expensive is the Blixa Alligator from Manolo Blahnik at a budget pleasing $4,600.