Suddenly, Fashion People in London, Paris and New York Are Swapping Flats for This Elegant Alternative

There’s no denying the ballet flat has completely dominated the shoe world, since, well, 2022 when Miu Miu put its satin iterations on the autumn/winter runway. And even though they’ve been around for a few years now, I’ve still only bought one mesh pair that I wear now and again. Don’t get me wrong, I appreciate the trend, and I like them on other people, but I’ve always been a heels girl. So much so, I have a vast collection stored under my TV unit (London rental life) and they all have one thing in common: a low heel.

While my university days would see me tottering around in the highest of heels––I even had Lady Gaga-style heelless pairs––I now favour style that are less likely to cause a back injury. Which is why I’m more than happy to embrace the kitten heel. As a mule fan, a lot of my shoes already have this wearable heel height. And I’ve seen so many other fashion people wearing kitten heels with everything from jorts and mini skirts to jeans. The fact is, they go with any outfit, they’re as comfy as they are chic and they elevate (quite literally) an otherwise simple look. Which is why I’m calling it, kitten heels are about to be the shoe of the season for autumn 2024.