As much as we might love the look of sky-high stilettos, they just don’t work for prolonged periods of time. It’s the rare Carrie Bradshaw type who can walk around in high heels 24/7 — and let’s not forget, she was fiction. Those who prefer to save their vertiginous high heels for fancy occasions (weddings, special dates, events involving a lot of sitting) can opt for equally chic lower heels. There are plenty of options considering the popularity of micro heels.
The start of the low-heel trend can be linked with the resurgence of mules and kitten heels. Kitten heel slingbacks, in particular, proved to be a hit last season. The looks for Spring 2019 still qualify as kitten heels, but the term micro heels covers everything from skinny nib heels to chunkier baby block heels.
The shape and width of the heel might vary from style to style, but the thing that remains constant is that baby heels provide a bit of lift. We’re talking an inch or two — and sometimes less. The hint of height prevents hems from dragging, gives the wearer the confidence of a power heel and can be worn to dash around in.
Walk without fear of foot pain or wobbly ankles in these 15 micro heels.
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Micro Heels
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Loeffler Randall
Ankle Wrap Low Sandal, $350 at Revolve
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Topshop
Adora Structured Shoes, $48 at Topshop
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Ganni
Glittered Leather Slingback Pumps, $280 at Net-a-Porter
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Badgley Mischka
Vail Embellished Kitten Heel Pump, $129 at Nordstrom
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Miista
Pierette Kitten Heel Pumps, $315 at Shopbop
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Mansur Gavriel
Lamb Slingback Heel, $475 at Mansur Gavriel
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Kate Spade New York
Cori Mules, $278 at Kate Spade New York
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Gray Matters
Neon Sandals, $495 at Shopbop
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Something Bleu
Brook Slingback Pump, $325 at Nordstrom
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Urban Outfitters
Dana Slingback Mule, $49 at Urban Outfitters
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Jeffrey Campbell
Moderne, $130 at Jeffrey Campbell
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MICHAEL Michael Kors
Alba Flex Kitten Heel Pumps, $120 at Macy's
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Yuul Yie
Mirage Kitten Heels, $227.50 at Shopbop
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Proenza Schouler
Wave Pointy Toe Pump, $595 at Nordstrom
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Zara
Animal Print Slingback Heels, $99.90 at Zara