OK, I feel like I’m skipping the part of my life where I willingly go out in 4-inch heels on the daily, and then when I realize it’s not worth the pain I switch to a more ~practical~ height. No, instead I definitely went straight into the latter phase, strictly wearing sneakers and “granny” heels because 1. I’m so clumsy it’s amazing and 2. I refuse to function normally if I am uncomfortable in any way, although we’ll stick to the physical aspect of that statement today.
It’s definitely fate that when I entered my twenties the kitten/granny heel trend started to take off, and I can’t believe I just wrote that. I always dreamed of the days when I would be able to go out with friends and shimmy around the city in my Jimmy Choo’s, but that was another fallacy provided by SATC. If you’re feeling the same way and can’t stand the traditional heel either, you’re in luck. Here are over 60 fresh takes on the modernized baby-heel. Scroll down to shop.
Shop Comfortable Heels:
Jeffrey Campbell Mr Big Heel in Purple
Soludos Milan Mule in Black
Jeffrey Campbell Vionit Mule in Orange
Dolce Vita Kylin Sandal in Ivory
Rebecca Minkoff Amalthea Mule in Black
Miista Gabriella Mule in Cream
3.1 phillip lim Cube Mule in Metallic Gold
Jeffrey Campbell Mural Hi Heel in Purple
Alexander Wang Nova Low Heel in Black
RAYE Bridge Heel in Yellow
3.1 phillip lim Drum Strappy Heel in Black
Tibi Miles Sandal in Ivory
Tony Bianco Imogen Heel in Beige
Schutz Evenise Sandal in Pink
See By Chloe Haley Sandal in Tan
Paloma Barcelo Morgane Sandal in Pink
Tibi Scott Sandal in Lavender
ALOHAS Palm Sandal in Black
RACHEL ZOE Samantha Sandal in White
JAGGAR Square Heel in Yellow
Jeffrey Campbell Terra Heel in Black
PAIGE Felicity Sandal in White
Dolce Vita Noles Sandal in Black
Marc Jacobs Bow Slingback Pump in White
Reike Nen Unbalanced String Sandal in Black
Proenza Schouler Gladiator Sandals in White
Alexander Wang Kit Satin Sandal in Black
Paris Texas Suede Sling Back in Brown
Gianvito Rossi Manhattan Strappy Kitten Heels in Black
Cult Gaia Tao Sandal in Pink
Isabel Marant Afka Sandal
Steve Madden Issy Mule in Metallic Gold
Loeffler Randall Penny Knot Mule in Brown
JAGGAR Meadow Houndstooth Sandal in Sage
Dolce Vita Zayla Sandal in Ivory
Joie Mallison Heel in Yellow
Jeffrey Campbell Brink Sandal in Yellow
Vince Camuto Kolissa Heel in Purple
RAYE Estes Sandal in White
Free People Gabby Block Heel in Pink
ANINE BING Pump in Brown
RAYE Mindi Mule in Brown
Tony Bianco Hank Heel in Tan
Jeffrey Campbell Drizella Mule in Tan
A.P.C. Chaussures Island Sling Back in White
RAYE Nova Sandal in Black
Giuseppe Zanotti Red Carpet Heel in Red
Givenchy Patent Leather Triangle Heel Strap Sandals in White
Malone Souliers Victoria MS 45 Heel in Pink
Manolo Blahnik Maysale 50 Jewel Mule in Yellow
Cover Photo Via @mariabernad
Words by Kate Sullivan