15 Times Celebrities’ Shoe Choices Got Everyone Talking

Celebrities know that fans are captivated not only by their talent but also by their appearance. From glamorous red carpet gowns to meticulously styled hair and accessories, every detail generates buzz both online and offline. Yet, it’s not always the dress that steals the show; sometimes, their shoes take center stage, and all eyes are drawn to their feet.

Doja Cat

Doja Cat made a bold statement on the red carpet at the 2022 Billboard Music Awards in a striking custom Schiaparelli dress and boots with golden toes. The rap sensation donned a black Schiaparelli design with a structured silhouette, complemented by a sheer tulle train.

She paired it with custom Agent Provocateur pasties and wedge boots featuring sculpted gold toe accents from Schiaparelli's Fall '21 collection. The avant-garde style also showcased a shiny, golden foot cast mold, adding a unique and daring touch to her look.

Britney Spears

At a glamorous event in 2018, Britney stunned in a sheer silver minidress, covered in crystals and glitter. She paired it with striking Giuseppe Zanotti heeled sandals—nearly 5-inch pumps with three shimmering straps wrapping around her feet and ankles.

But there was a problem. The front of the shoes wouldn’t stay on. They seemed too narrow, leaving her toes struggling to fit properly.

Rihanna

Rihanna is known for her love of eye-catching outfits and footwear. What's more interesting is that she likes to combine them. At the Met Gala 2017, she donned a striking dress made of multiple petals and paired it with red lace-up heels with straps wound all the way up to her thighs.

Kourtney Kardashian

For a casual outing in LA, Kourtney Kardashian kept it chic in a cropped dress shirt and gray trousers. But it wasn’t her outfit that caught everyone’s attention — it was her shoes. She opted for clear, transparent heels, which revealed an unexpected detail. As the day went on, steam visibly formed inside, a telltale sign that her feet were sweating.

Julianne Moore

It seems Julianne Moore may have overlooked her shoe choice for the 2013 Cannes Film Festival Opening Ceremony. The 52-year-old actress stepped onto the rain-soaked red carpet alongside Hollywood’s finest for a screening of The Great Gatsby.

While her large lilac Dior dress with black strapless detailing stole the spotlight, keen-eyed fans couldn’t help but notice the sorry state of her tortured toes.

Taylor Swift

The singer loves to attract attention. On the red carpet of the 2019 iHeartRadio Music Awards, Taylor made an entrance in an iridescent sequin romper. But the highlight of her outfit was her stiletto strap sandals adorned with butterfly wings on the back.

Priyanka Chopra

Priyanka is known for her love of fashion. At the 2019 Billboard Music Awards Red Carpet, for example, she paired a gorgeous silver ensemble with clear sandals made from PVC.

Even though PVC shoes can cause blisters, and your feet can't really breathe in them, the actress doesn't seem to mind these downsides and enjoys wearing them.

Margot Robbie

Margot is not afraid to wear extravagant shoes. For example, she was once seen wearing sporting shoes that featured all fashion trends of that season: they were mules inspired by western boots with square toes and metallic details.

Marion Cotillard

The French actress is a big fan of eye-catching footwear. Almost all of her red carpet outfits include a striking pair of shoes. For example, she appeared at the Jean-Paul Gaultier fashion show in Paris wearing heels of different shapes.

And one time, she sported stiletto sandals that were made from clear plastic. At a certain angle, it might have seemed that she walked barefoot.

Blake Lively

It is a known fact that the actress is a big fan of Christian Louboutin shoes. When her husband received his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Blake accompanied him wearing a gorgeous blue dress and another pair of heels by this designer. These sandals were made from different materials of diverse colors and textures.

And at the 2018 Paris Fashion Week, Blake appeared wearing a multi-layered outfit, which she paired with pointy-toe shoes studded with spikes. Surely, they were made by her favorite designer.

Christina Hendricks

At the 60th Primetime Emmy Awards, the Mad Men actress dazzled in a stunning green dress, but it was her footwear that stole the spotlight. She opted for delicate, gold-toned sandals adorned with elegant embellishments.

Julia Fox

Julia Fox brought her signature eclectic style to the red carpet at Harper’s Bazaar 2022 Icons party, celebrating Bloomingdale’s 150th anniversary. The star made a statement in a sculpted dress and bold platforms that turned heads. Her dress, crafted from a cellophane-like material, was almost molded to her body, highlighting her figure.

Fox completed her look with clear plastic-wrapped platforms featuring elevated soles and sky-high stiletto heels, adding an extra edge to her striking appearance.

Don’t miss our other article, where we've spotlighted more celebrities whose bold shoes stole the show.