The appeal is obvious: It’s the perfect heel when you don’t want to wear heels. A subtle lift that elongates the leg and feels a touch more dressed-up, without veering into try-hard territory. Whether paired with jeans or styled with your favourite breezy sundress, thong kitten heels are the cool-girl alternative to the expected block heel. Easy. Comfortable. Fancy-free.
Ahead, the 22 topping our list right now.
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COS Crossover-Strap Kitten-Heel Sandals, $, available at COS
Next Forever Comfort Round Toe Vinyl Toe Thong Kitten Mules, $, available at Next
All Summer Away Sophie Thong Heels, $, available at Free People
Zara Kitten Heel Leather Sandals, $, available at Zara
Madewell The Chiara Kitten Heel Thong Sandal, $, available at Madewell
Steve Madden Tracie Sandal, $, available at Steve Madden
ASOS DESIGN Hawaii Toe Thong Kitten Heeled Sandals, $, available at ASOS
By Anthropologie Toe-Strap Kitten Heels, $, available at Anthropologie
John Lewis Menorca Satin Ruched Micro Heel Occasion Sandals, $, available at John Lewis
Topshop Isabella Mid Heel Toe Thong Mule, $, available at ASOS
Schutz Carolyn Sandal, $, available at Schutz
Simply Be Clarity Toe Post Kitten Heels Wide E Fit, $, available at Simply Be
River Island Toe Thong Heeled Sandals, $, available at River Island
Dolce Vita Brevel Heeled Sandals, $, available at Anthropologie
Massimo Dutti Nappa High-Heel Sandals, $, available at Massimo Dutti
& Other Stories Kitten Heel Toe-Thong Sandals, $, available at H&M
Tony Bianco Topaz Sandals, $, available at Shopbop
Toteme Croc-Effect Leather Sandals, $, available at Net-A-Porter
Mango Kitten-Heel Sandals with Strap, $, available at Mango
Schuh Sunnie Toe Post Kitten, $, available at Schuh
Charles and Keith Rayne Square-Toe Kitten-Heel Thong Slingback Sandals, $, available at Charles and Keith
Staud Freja Kitten Heel, $, available at Staud
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