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Sleek smoking loafers, chic pairs of sneakers, the Mary Jane, fanciful ballet flats—there is a slew of shoes vying for our attention right now. But the one pair that’s really ticking all the boxes for fall? Kitten heels. Yes, really. You might wince at the return of the itsy-bitsy heel, but trust us. For podiatric comfort, style kudos, and low-key polish, there is no shoe better suited for your feet right now than a low slingback, pump, or mule. And this season the best kitten heels are getting a minimalistic revamp.
Vogue’s Kitten-Heel Heroes:
- The Anything-But-Basic Black Kitten Heel: By Far Shirley leather slingback pumps, $390
- The Crystal-Embellished Kitten Heel: Khaite Minnia crystal-embellished mesh mules, $1,100
- The Burgundy Beauty: Proenza Schouler Spike kitten heel sling-back pumps, $795
- The Mary Jane Model: The Row Cyd leather kitten heel pumps, $1,390
- The Croc-Embellished Mule: Reformation Wilda kitten mules, $278
- The Bright White Kitten Heel: Prada brushed leather pumps with floral appliqués, $1,490
- The Patent Pair: Massimo Dutti sling-back shoes with decorative metal detail, $169
- The Metallic Kitten Heel: Zara metallic kitten heels, $50
- The Mesh Kitten Heel: Alaïa Heart 55 mesh sling-back pumps, $1,230
- The Perfect Pointed-Toe: Aeyde Melia leather point-toe pumps, $395
The simple, yet statement-making shoe is also a certified fashion crowd favorite, with styles from Prada and Khaite to Toteme and The Row topping not just our fall shopping carts. Of their biggest supporters, Jennifer Lawrence is a kitten heel hero. Just last month, the A-lister wore a pair of pointed-toe sling-backs that had all rethinking the ballet flat craze for good. Like JLaw, wear yours with a roster of other wardrobe essentials—like delightful denim, timeless trench coats, or a slouchy trouser—and expect a perfectly polished result each and every time.
