Specifically, high heels can symbolize high status but may also indicate a lack of stability or "settlement" in your current relationships.
Feeling anxious about the cost in the dream may reflect a waking fear of whether you are truly worthy or "ready" for the success you are pursuing.
Seeing designer labels can represent a choice between different professional identities or a desire to "grow into" a role currently held by a mentor.
The meaning can shift based on how the shoes felt or looked during the purchase:
If they fit well, it confirms you are in total alignment with your new direction and "ready" for the journey.