Trending Now: Micro Heels

Words by Eleanor Hibberd


As low-key luxury and French-girl style continue to dictate our wardrobe choices, this wild-card trend has been quietly gaining momentum as the most coveted shoe of the moment. A once-divisive silhouette, the micro heel (also known as the kitten heel) has made a full-throttle comeback thanks to runway appearances at Prada, Miu Miu, Bottega Veneta and more, successfully making the move to street style. Make like Alexa Chung, Kendall Jenner and Katie Holmes with these three styles to try now.

The Pointed Toe

A knife-edge-toe silhouette, often accompanied by a slingback, is the most classic form of the micro heel, harking back to Audrey Hepburn levels of elegance. Today, you can contrast the prim-and-proper effect with baggy jeans and oversized trousers – after all, opposites attract.

The Colour Pop

Versatile as they are, neutrals aren’t everyone’s cup of tea. Luckily, the micro heel is not immune to the pull of a summer palette. The likes of Alexander McQueen, Loewe and more know that we all like to bring in a pop of colour via our accessories, and these bright hues instantly liven up a low-key silhouette.

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