It’s official: kitten heels are one of the vital well-liked merchandise proper now. According to international purchasing platform Lyst, Miu Miu’s patent-leather buckled slingbacks – full with a 55mm varnished heel – have been one of many prime searched-for merchandise within the final quarter of 2023, intently adopted by Adidas’s Country OG sneakers, Prada’s logo-stamped loafers and Ugg’s Tasman slippers.
Bagging third spot within the “hottest product” round-up, Miu Miu’s spiky heels have been a right away hit after their look on Miuccia Prada’s autumn/winter 2023 runway, and have been embraced by the model’s loyal fanbase with simply as a lot enthusiasm as was proven to the cult sheer polka-dot pencil skirts, uniform-grey cardigans (which claimed second place on the Lyst Index for Q3 2023) and, in fact, these viral sparkly knickers.
Other engaging kitten-heels come courtesy of Alexander McQueen, which debuted punkish low-heel boots for autumn/winter 2023; Jacquemus, which launched It-girl cat-nip within the type of micro-heeled ballet flats; and Maximilian Davis, who added loafer-like mules to Ferragamo’s stellar footwear repertoire for spring/summer time 2024.
But kitten-heels haven’t all the time been the shoe du jour. The sneakers, loafers and slippers that additionally made it into Lyst’s prime ten are, maybe, a extra correct indication of the footwear temper we’ve witnessed in recent seasons: snug, practical and simple, save for the “non-shoes” Vogue has documented of late. However, when you decide the appropriate pair, kitten heels can really ship the identical useful traits as a flat shoe – plus, they’re a steadier various to stilettos.
Sure, you’ll be able to’t run in them like trainers or traipse round your lounge in them like slippers (except you so want), however they’re a stealth work (and play) shoe that shouldn’t be dismissed for his or her slight heel. Give your loafers or Derbys a break day and check out a kitten.
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