We've always tended to label the polished, well-spoken Gwyneth Paltrow as one of those overly perfect women you want to hate but, irritatingly, can't muster up any good reasons to. But thanks to her recent habit of promoting Iron Man across the globe while wearing some of the most fierce, outlandish, downright kinky pairs of shoes, we officially have no desire to hate the girl anymore. From Rome to London to New York, Paltrow's wildly varied kickers range from towering 7-inch beauties to strappy lace-up ankle booties. And we (well, I) want 'em all. A closer look at Gwyneth's racy choices after the jump.

As we witnessed a few weeks ago, Gwyneth debuted her new S&M-esque contraptions at a Manhattan benefit, and seems to have grown so fond of shockworthy shoes that she's traipsing around Europe displaying even higher heels, strappier boots, and a pair of Louboutins reaching seven inches high. Paired with her new, shorter hairdo, we're warming up to the newly daring Gwyneth. Soon enough, we may even forgive her for naming her kids after fruits and sea-dividing religious leaders.

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