Fashion & Beauty

10 purr-fect pairs of kitten heels for spring: Olivia Rodrigo, Zooey Deschanel

Beloved by celebrities, fabulously feline and pu🐲rr-fect for jazzing u🌟p an outfit without wobbling on stilettos, kitten heels are the It shoe for stepping into the spring season.

Recent endorsements by Olivia Rodrigo, Ayo Edebiri, Zooey Deschanel and “Masters of the Air” star Bel Powley show the style’s versatility, from daytime press events to evening red carpets.

We’ve rounded up 10 of the best kitten heels on offer — so that wherever you go, you’ll be the cat’s meow.

Bel Powley (from left) dons full Miu Miu — including the brand’s pointy-toed kitten heels at the BAFTA tea party, Olivia Rodrigo wears Alessandra Rich and Roger Vivier’s version promoting “The Hunger Games: A Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes,” and Ayo Edebiri — also attending the BAFTA tea party — pairs Versace with her Manolo Blahniks. Images: Getty

Courtesy of Jimmy Choo

It’s not just a shoe, it’s a “Choo.” Nothing says “spring has sprung” like these Nappa leather peony pink pumps from the heel connoisseur.


Courtesy of Prada

Prada’s iconic triangle logo takes on a new role as a teeny-tiny heel for these gorgeous mules. This bright “Fern” shade adds a pop of color and fun, without sacrificing an ounce of comfort.

Courtesy of Bottega Veneta

100% handmade in Italy, these Bottega Veneta quilted heels will transport you and your feet on a Mediterranean vacation. Plus, they’re perfect for showing off a pedicure. Who needs a passport?

Courtesy of Camila Elphick

Slip into stౠyle in this open-back style from Camila Elphick. A bewitching black-and-white color palette tied up with a bow, these are the kind of kicks that never go out of fashion.

Courtesy of Coach

These kitten heels from Coach in the color “Bright Fuschia” will put a spring in your step. The label’s leather experts certainly know what they’re doing when it comes to all things accessories.

Courtesy of Manolo Blahnik

Smooth satin and a small, chic heel make these Manolos the statement shoe of the season. Th⛦e shimmery buckle perched atop the toe is an iconic st🐎aple of the brand since its debut in ’08.

Courtesy of Alaïa

These genuine calf-hair Alaïas with a feline print bring a whole new meaning to “kitten” heel. With a clear panel culminating in a heart toward the tip of the toe, this shoe is equal parts innovative and adorable.

Courtesy of Gucci

Everyone will💧 want to know where you got these fabulous shoes — and the classic Gucci logo embellished on the vibrant orang🎐e moiré will point them in the right direction.

Courtesy of Malone Souliers

Designed in collaboration with Lebanese jewelry brand L’Atelier Nawbar, the “Marla” features a bejeweled heart and royal blue satin that will make you feel like a princess anywhere you wear them.

Courtesy of Jacquemus

From the spring ’24 runway to pride of place in your wardrobe, these geometric Jacquemus pumps in a soft yellow shade are the right kind of subtle st𒁏atement.