Rihanna’s August photoshoot for In Style features some awesomely fierce shoe choices. Behold:

First up, some uber-tall Louboutins, the epitome of sexy in deep, sinful red suede and towering stiletto heels (the Declic pump, if I’m not mistaken, $685 at Saks):

Next up, some generously-studded open-heel booties from Gucci’s “Babouska” fall line:

And finally, the tallest and fiercest of them all, these eelskin heels from the Emanuel Ungaro fall collection:

…and here’s a close-up:

I’m pretty much convinced that the only thing  you can really do in those heels is lean against a chair, look sexxxy, and hope you won’t tip over. But hey, that’s the whole point, right?