Scrolling hearts and leaves run the full height of the shaft in bright contrast thread, stitched against a soft brushed finish so the pattern sits proud of the surface. There is nothing subtle about it, and that is the intention. On the pink and the royal blue in particular, the embroidery is the first thing anyone sees. Each colourway carries its own thread palette, so the pattern shifts character between them.

A tall stacked block heel does the lifting, squared off at the base so the height arrives without any wobble, and the toe is drawn to a sharp point that stretches the line of the leg. The topline dips to a V front and back, and pull tabs at either side give you something to hold when you pull them on. The shaft rises to the knee and holds a straight line rather than slouching, which keeps the embroidery flat and readable all the way up.

Velvet Vogue offers four colourways here: pink, black, khaki and royal blue, in US 5.5 through 12. The brushed upper does not want water, so lift the nap with a gentle brush and spot clean anything that lands on the embroidery rather than soaking it. Store them upright so the shaft does not crease across the stitching, and give them a day between wears if the weather has been against you.

• Fit: true to size, order your usual size
• Key details: contrast heart and leaf embroidery to both sides, V-dip topline, side pull tabs, pointed toe
• Heel: tall stacked block heel
• Shaft: knee height
• Closure: pull-on
• Sizes and colours: US 5.5 to 12 in pink, black, khaki and royal blue. Model wears a US 7
• Care: brush gently to lift the nap, spot clean only, keep away from water and direct heat