Madonna may be considered a style icon by many and she has rarely been afraid of following her own fashion desires.

She was snapped earlier this week wearing big heels at a ceremony where she laid the foundation stone of a school in Africa being built through her charity, Raising Malawi.

Photos in the Daily Mail showed the star shovelling soil and even planting a tree while wearing her on-trend black, strappy shoes with killer heels.

Madonnas footwear choice may be unconventional for rural Africa but it suited her simple black dress, which she accessorised with a patterned shawl.

If you fancy getting your hands on some sandals to make you stand out, then take a look at some of the options from Moda in Pelle.

The brand teams a simple black sandal design with a glittery platform and heel to add some sparkle.

Red or Dead offers a bold look with its Alabama Stud model. The thick black straps are dotted with gold studs in varying sizes while a strip of studs running down the back of the heel finish off the design.

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