Kitten-Heeled Boots Are Taking Over My Instagram Saved Folder
I can't stop thinking about them and neither should you.


Boots are the backbone of my wardrobe any time of year, but my deep love for all types of them peaks in the colder seasons. I try to incorporate trendy and classic leaning styles into my wardrobe each year to build a collection that will stand the test of time. This season, my eyes are set on kitten-heeled boots as my preferred winter shoe trend— the only type of heel that we deem genuinely appropriate for the daytime.
Typically measuring below two inches, kitten heels give the illusion of height without the pain and discomfort of wearing a heel. Designer brands like Valentino and Altuzarra co-signed the trend by including a slew of shorter-heeled styles in their Spring 2024 collections. Lower heels are not only very much "in" right now, but the kitten-heeled boot is one of the easiest ways to transition into the heel silhouette while the temperatures barely hover above freezing. Choose from ankle boots, the most common shape with this heel size, or try out knee-high boots, perfect for layering under jeans and skirts.
Ahead, shop 17 pairs of boots with heels comfortable enough that you won't feel them at all. Offerings hail from ultra-luxury brands like The Row and Jil Sander to more accessible options you can wear regularly.
Shop The Best Kitten-Heeled Boots
If Taylor Swift loves knee-high boots from Reformation, I love boots from Reformation. The singer hasn't been spotted in this pair of knee-high boots yet, but I have a feeling it won't be long until we see her style them. They're available in sizes 5 through 11, including half-sizes, and a few different shades like black, olive green, and white.
Not all kitten heel boots need to have a stiletto heel. This pair from Madewell is a bit western inspired with the toe shape. The elongated silhouette will also make your legs look longer if you team them with a pair of high-waisted black or gray jeans.
A little bit country and a little bit cool, this pair of suede knee-high boots from Silent D at Anthropologie come highly recommended from buyers themselves. "These are glamorous, buttery soft, slip on boots," wrote one reviewer. Shop them in five colors and in sizes four through 12.
"I personally own this pair of boots from Neil J. Rogers and I have logged many a 14-hour day in them with little-to-no foot pain. They hug my leg so perfectly and seamlessly that I've worn them underneath jeans and skirts without any discomfort. They look sexy thanks to the sleek silhouette but the low heel means that they're incredibly comfortable." — Julia Marzovilla, Fashion E-Commerce Editor
Silver footwear was one of my favorite trends from 2023, and this pair of boots from Mango proves that it's still going strong. They also come in black if you're not into the flashy footwear thing.
Sleek and shiny, this pair of boots from. Toteme means business. They come in three color varieities—this patent-leather black option, a chocolate brown alternative, and a matte black version. This shiny option is the only one with every size in stock, so shop them before they sell out.
I love Loeffler Randall's heels (they're so comfortable), so this pair of boots from their footwear line caught my eye as I was scrolling through Net-a-Porter's selection. The slanted heel is so chic and adds something different to the silhouette. You can shop them now in sizes five through 11, including half-sizes.
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Julia Marzovilla is the Fashion E-Commerce Editor at Marie Claire, where she reviews the latest launches from fashion and beauty brands, finds the best on-sale items around the internet, and interviews experts to find the best products in any category to share with her readers. She also creates shopping guides that span every vertical on the site as an expert in everything from the best laptop bags to the best laser hair removal devices.
In her near decade of experience, Julia has both written for several top outlets in the E-Commerce space and worked at major fashion labels. Prior to joining the Marie Claire team, she contributed similar shopping stories to sites such as Bustle, InStyle, The Zoe Report, Who What Wear, and worked as the Trending Fashion and News Writer STYLECASTER. You can find her across the internet at @JuliaMarzovilla. In real life, you can find her creating shopping guides for her friends, cooking or baking in her too-small kitchen, or buying tickets for the next time Harry Styles is in town.
Julia has a Bachelor’s degree in English with a minor in Journalism from Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles, California. She lives in New York City, her hometown.
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