If you've been keeping tabs on the partywear trends circulating right now, you may have noticed a new heel trend edging its way onto the scene. Building on fashion’s long-standing love for pointed toes, this winter’s iteration takes things several steps further, and the season's favourite silhouette can only be dubbed as extremely pointed-toe.
At first glance, they resemble a classic pump. But look closer, and you'll spot the exaggerated, elongated toe box that extends well beyond your usual pointed finish, adding a bold, architectural twist that feels distinctly fresh.
Kaia Gerber is among those stying the emerging trend this winter, wearing hers with a minimalist LBD, she used the sharply sculpted heels to inject a refined point of interest into her look. To balance the shoe’s angular precision, she layered a plush blue coat over her minidress, adding texture, volume and a dose of glamour without complicating the outfit.
A departure from the almond toes and more modest pointed styles we’re used to, this extreme silhouette brings a directional edge that makes any outfit read as more considered.
Whilst they might seem intimidating at first, the style set is proving just how wearable they can be. From trousers to denim to full evening looks, these shoes slot surprisingly easily into a rotation—Kaia’s appearance this week being a case in point.
While Saint Laurent's Amalia Slingback Pumps (£1500) are already emerging as a hero pair for the season, equally chic options are cropping up across the high street. Keep scrolling to shop the most stylish extreme pointed-toe heels available now.
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