There's a new shoe trend on the rise, and if you love the elegance of classic high heels but can't stand the discomfort, you'll want to pay attention. Loved the celebrity style set and cropping up all over my social media feeds, I'm talking about the black kitten heels.
Kitten heels might feel very fresh to us in 2024, but the hero shoe silhouette has been around the block. Once a go-to among fashion people in the '90s, by the late 2000s, the elegant trend had fallen out of favor and taller heels were the ones to wear. Now, after years in hibernation, the chic—and comfortable—style is back on the agenda, and it's never looked better.
In classic black with sleek micro heels, black kitten heels are far from boring. Elegant, sophisticated, and easy to style, they work just as well with flowing dresses and they do with baggy jeans. Cropping up at some of our favorite high-street and designer retailers, the elegant shoe trend is becoming one of the season's most prolific.
With outfit-elevating credentials rivaling high heels, read on to discover our edit of the best black kitten heels to shop now.
SHOP OUR EDIT OF THE BEST BLACK KITTEN HEELS
This elegant pointed style is destined to sell out quickly.
Style with a white cotton dress or wear with straight-leg jeans.
Buckle details on shoes are a fun spring microtrend.
Slip-on mules are an easy way to dress up a casual outfit for spring.
All the elegance of classic heels without any of the discomfort.
Pedis at the ready for peep-toe heels.
Style with tights while the weather remains chilly.
Black kitten heels will prove to be one of the most versatile pairs of shoes you own.
This Khaite style features exaggerated square toes and slanted heels for a sculptural look.
-
Forget Flip-Flops and Strappy Sandals—This Is the Elegant Shoe Trend Fashion People Are Wearing With Pedal PushersHailey Bieber and EmRata are among the fashion girls.
-
I'm Booking an Emergency Mani-Pedi After Spotting These 5 Pretty Skirt-and-Sandal CombosSeen on Kylie Jenner and Alexa Chung.
-
It's Now or Never—54 Last-Minute Amazon Prime Day Deals You'll Regret SkippingElevated basics, celeb dupes, luxe-like styles, and more on sale.
-
I'm a Gen Z Shopping Editor—These Are the Coolest Pieces on Reformation, Revolve, and Shopbop RNThey're giving NYC It girl.
-
If You Have Toteme Taste But an Amazon Budget, These Are the $32 Classic Heels You Need This Prime DayThey look identical to the designer pair Hailey Bieber keeps wearing.
-
Stop It Right Now—These 39 Under-$100 Nordstrom Finds Are Incredibly GorgeousKitten heels, lacy skirts, and new It sneakers.
-
I Shop for a Living, and These Are the 15 Pretty Nordstrom Fashion and Beauty Finds in My Cart RNLace-trim skirts, shimmery eye shadows, and more.
-
8 Pieces That Are the Secret Sauce to an Incredibly Chic Summer Outfit RotationGetting ready just got so much easier.
