Choices, choices

So. A friend of mine (or rather, my boyfriend's best friend) is getting married this spring, and I immediately thought shoes. I haven't actually attended a summer wedding since high-school, which means I don't own a single pair of heels that would work for festivities in warmer weather (because well, I just don't consider clogs suitable attire for a wedding. And the one pair of high heel sandals I do own is not a viable option when there is going to be dancing involved. I feel like I should add another parenthesis explaining that my dancing is really much closer to flailing, but until prescriptive grammar starts allowing double parenthesis this sentence will just have to suffice). Also, I kind of just want a new pair of shoes for the summer. 

Long story short, after browsing online shops I quickly fell in love with two possible candidates, both from Filippa K (what can I say, she just really understands the kind of understated elegance I go for in footwear). But the real issue here (aside from my abuse of italics) is that after ordering both pairs and trying them on at home, I still don't know which ones to choose. And my budget will not allow me to keep both. Rich world problems, I know, but help me decide, will you?

Our first contender is from this year's spring collection, and is suede in a soft, putty color. The heel is sturdy and good to walk in, but I'm not sure about the size.

Our second contender is from last year's collection, but is still not outdated as ankle-cuffs are very on-trend right now. They're black, which makes them versatile, but the leather is not as soft, which means there's a risk of chafing.

What say you? Comfortable and modern, or classic and timeless?