Mules might just be the hottest item in footwear right now—at least, according to Instagram—and it’s not hard to see why. After all, they’ve got all the hallmarks of a great classic that will last for years to come: a simple yet stately silhouette, plus their wide shape means they don’t squash your feet. It’s safe to say that mules are the modern girl’s saving grace when it comes to finding footwear that’s formal and refined but that still manages to be comfortable at the same time. That makes them perfect for city girls, rural girls and suburban girls alike.

These Peep Toe Mules are mules for the new year—or shall we say, for the new decade. They’re made from a black vegan leather that’s buttery soft, but unlike regular leather, can also be worn in multiple weather conditions (who hasn’t stressed even a little bit at the thought of rain damaging their cute footwear?). They’re not just your basic mules either, and feature delicate, feminine touches that will boost your score on style points. For starters, tone on tone braided details wrap around the foot, upping the personality points on this shoe and giving it a textured, artisanal touch. To fasten this shoe, there’s a strap that wraps around the back of the heel. It’s in matching black vegan leather, and is easily adjustable thanks to the elegant double ring gold buckle. Even better, this mule comes supported by a three inch high block heel that provides height but also plenty of support—hey, a girl’s gotta think about these things. And with a cute peep toe design at the front as the final added detail on this shoe, TBH there’s almost no reason you’d need to have any other kind of heel in your closet; this shoe does it all. Bold and urban but timeless, these Peep Toe Mules are the new modern essential.