Eight coffee-table books that make great gifts

This collection of the globe’s most desirable designer footwear — with over 500 pairs to gawk at — is like a trip to Toronto’s Bata Shoe Museum without ever having to leave the house! From avant-garde architectural high heels to traditional brogues, and everything in between, this beautiful hardcover is eye candy for shoe fanatics and fashion lovers alike. —Madeline Cravit

The Complete Book of Shoes, Marta Morales, $50.