This year there’s a fresh shoe trend on the rise that offers all of the elegance of a classic high heel, without any of the discomfort. Loved by the celebrity style set and cropping up all over my social media feeds, of course, I’m talking about the black kitten heel trend.
Whilst the kitten heel might feel very fresh to us in 2024, the hero silhouette has been big news before. Once a go-to amongst fashion people in the 90s, by the late 2000s the elegant trend had fallen out of favour and taller heels were the ones to know. Now, after years in hibernation, the elegant—and comfortable, shoe trend is back on the agenda, and it’s never looked better.
In a dark black hue with a sleek micro heel, black kitten heels are far from boring. With an elegant and sophisticated energy that’s hard to match the trend styles naturally with a flowing dresses, but looks just as chic when worn with baggy jeans.
Cropping in high street and designer retailers, the elegant shoe trend is becoming one of the season’s most prolific.
With outfit elevating credentials that rival high heels, read on to discover our edit of the best black kitten heels to shop right now.
SHOP OUR EDIT OF THE BEST BLACK KITTEN HEELS:
Arket
Slingback Leather Pumps
These elegant heels are destined to sell out quickly.
Loulou Studio
Abside Leather Slingback Pumps
Style with a white cotton dress or wear with straight-leg jeans.
Aeyde
Melia Leather Point-Toe Pumps
The buckle shoe trend is taking off this season.
Toteme
Glossed Textured-Leather Mules
Slip-on mules are an easy way to dress up a casual outfit for spring.
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Pointed Slingback Pumps
All of the elegance of a classic heel without any of the discomfort.
Mango
Patent Leather Effect Heeled Sandal
Open-toe heels are proving to be one of the season’s strongest trends.
Charles & Keith
Patent Pointed-Toe Slingback Pumps
Style with tights whilst the weather remains chilly.
Manolo Blahnik
Turgimod 50 Cutout Leather and Suede Slingback Pumps
A black kitten heel will prove to be one of the most versiltile shoes you own.
Khaite
Marfa Glossed-Leather Mules
These feature exaggerated square toes and slanted heels for a sculptural effect.