The slingback has long been an unwavering staple of our shoe collections. Sleek, elegant and often equipped with an appropriate heel height, the point-toe slingback has, time and time again, been hailed the perfect work-appropriate shoe.
In recent years however, the style has had an image overhaul, with particular thanks to the recent virality of Prada’s take on the shape.
First debuting on Prada’s Spring/Summer ’21 runway, in zesty orange and classic black, the style became an instant sensation.
Since then, the slingback has had a chokehold over the style set and it’s not hard to see why.
The kitten heel promises the most pleasant of walking ventures while the point toe pairs back with everything from jeans to denim maxi skirts. We’ve also seen the style worn with socks and tights to add a dimension of layering to a look.
Of course, the popularity of the shoe has led to countless iterations of the style hitting the shelves and our carts. And frankly, following the recent rise of sky-high platforms, we couldn’t be happier to see such a wearable shape back in the spotlight.
If you’re looking to invest in a point toe slingback, you’ve found yourself in the right place. We’ve rounded up our top picks below.
Brushed Leather Slingback Pumps, $1,730 at Prada
Trapeze Heel, $83 at CHARLES & KEITH
Slingback Heel, $69.95 at ZARA
Abbie Heels, $79.99 at THE ICONIC
Kimmy, $199.95 at Tony Bianco
J’Adior Slingback Pump, $1,490 at DIOR
Ionna Heels, $74.95 at Novo
Python-Print Mules, $1500, Max Mara
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