The Princess of Wales is known for her pointed pumps and suede court shoes. Always looking smart and sophisticated, the mom of three frequently coordinates her glamorous gowns with her sleek ‘shoewear.’
While the future Queen does have an impressive cache of Emmy London and Gianvito Rossi pumps in her every growing shoe stash, she also owns a sizable stockpile of Jimmy Choos.
A permanent part of pop culture, Jimmy Choo has been considered a premium footwear brand since its inception in 1996. The brand is highly revered for craftsmanship and attention to detail.
Founded by the Malaysian born Jimmy Choo, the designer’s eponymous luxury fashion brand was born in the East End of London during the height of the 90s grunge movement.
Despite the rocker era of baggy tees and overalls dominating the fashion scene, Choo’s whimsical designs caught on quickly and his sparkly and stunning shoes became a coveted and sought after splurge on every woman’s wishlist.
Celebrated for his cosmopolitan heels and sexy stilettos– the label caters to the modern woman.
Considered the ultimate footwear fiend and Choo fanatic, Carrie Bradshaw (Sarah Jessica Parker) of HBO’s Sex and the City, made the heels synonymous with chic urbanites and their romantic escapades.
Choo and his niece Creative Director Sandra Choi, kickstarted the glamorous label with a focus on Cinderella heels — from glitter to crystals to tulle — their fanciful and playful designs consistently elevate a basic outfit into a fairytale fashion moment.
Often designing party shoes — like embellished star studded slingbacks, crystal covered heels along with pearl embellished patent pumps and rhinestone encrusted stilettos, the company thrives in Hollywood circles and starry crowds not to mention is a major hit with palace dwellers.
Princess Kate has been wearing Jimmy Choos since even before her debut on the royal stage. She was spotted at friends’ weddings in her pre-princess days wearing Jimmy Choo’s black ‘Lovely’ rounded suede pumps. (She would later recycle the heels for events like the Christmas Spectacular in December 2010 alongside then-fiance Prince William a few months prior to their April 2011 wedding.)
Today, Kate owns over a dozen Jimmy Choos and continues to rewear and recycle the glamorous heels.
Here are 15 of Kate Middleton’s Most Glamorous Jimmy Choo Heels:
1. Jimmy Choo Romy 100 Burgundy Velvet Pumps ($650)
A luxe pair of cabernet colored heels, these pointy toe stilettos are perfect for the cozy holiday season. With a nearly 4-inch heel, the seductively soft shoes are ideal for desk-to-dinner dressing. Kate donned them for a photography exhibit at the V&A Museum in October 2018.
2. Jimmy Choo Aimee Black Suede Platform Pumps ($665)
The princess is believed to own these heels in black and grey. The classic black heels are made in Italy and boast an almond-toe and low vamp. Plus, a 3/4inch platform transforms the line of the leg offering a lengthening and slimming effect. Princess Kate wore the heels multiple times in 2014 and 2015.
3. Jimmy Choo Romy 100 Pumps in Verdigris Suede
Part of the brand’s 24:7 Icons capsule collection these pin thin heels are rendered in bluish-green suede. The exquisitely elegant 3.9 inch heels have been worn by the princess on a single occasion — to a rainy palace garden party in May 2022.
4. Jimmy Choo Romy 100 Black Velvet Pumps
Defined by their decadent black velvet, these sharply pointed pumps have a slim heel and padded insole. Offering the perfect amount of lift, the designer shoes have been seen on the princess on four total occasions including for the Festival of Remembrance in 2018, Centenary of the Armistice service in November 2018 and a tour of Ireland in March 2020.
5. Jimmy Choo Romy 100 Silver Glitter Dégradé Pumps ($725)
Crafted of dusk blue fireball and shiny silver glitter, these dazzling pumps have a 3.9 inch heel and are fully lined in leather. Kate’s sparkling pumps made two appearances in 2019–the shoes were seen on the brunette beauty at the BAFTA awards and later, an Addiction Awareness week gala. In addition, they returned for an evening performance of Dear Evan Hansen in February 2020 and a Place2Be reception the following month.
6. Jimmy Choo Romy 85 Patent Black Pumps
Perfect for wearing to date night, these glossy heels have rebellious attitude in a statement making silhouette. Defined by their skinny stiletto heel, the shiny pumps are carefully crafted in Italy. The princess has worn the reflective black shoes on just one occasion in November 2019 at the Launch of the National Emergencies Trust.
7. Jimmy Choo Romy 100 Gold Glitter Pumps ($725)
Glamorous and glitzy, these pumps are coated in gold glitter and perfect for a night on the town. Kate wore the slender 3.9 inch heels for the BAFTA Awards red carpet in February 2019.
8. Jimmy Choo Romy 85 White Leather Pumps
A pair of optic white pumps, these retro-minded court shoes are crafted in Italy. Kate is so fond of the stark white heels that she’s worn them on 10 occasions including multiple times on tour in the Caribbean.
9. Jimmy Choo Vamp Platform Sandals ($775)
Making their royal red carpet debut in 2011 in Los Angeles, Kate wowed onlookers in her pale lilac chiffon gown by Alexander McQueen and these striking statement heels. The champagne and silver platforms hail from the brand’s CHOO 24:7 collection and boast crossover straps, a towering 5.25 inch heel and a lofty 1-inch platform. The princess has worn them on a total of seven occasions.
10. Jimmy Choo Gilbert Nude Heels
The perfect functional court shoe, these nude kidskin leather pumps have an almond toe and 3.5 inch heel. Kate has worn the practical pumps on four occasions including for debuting baby Princess Charlotte at the Lindo Wing at St. Mary’s Hospital in May 2015.
11. Jimmy Choo Cosmic Black Suede Pumps ($569)
Featuring a tall and towering 4.7 inch heel, these shoes are one of Kate’s most worn Choos in her collection. Worn on 18 occasions for black-tie events and special red carpets, these almond toe heels are the perfect formalwear footwear.
12. Jimmy Choo Romy 100 Nude Patent Leather Pumps ($650)
Rendered in a soft and glossy nude beige, these versatile 3.9 inch heels are ideal for family photos or special occasions. Kate’s worn them to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s wedding in May 2018 and for the christening of her youngest son Prince Louis in July 2018. Luxe but understated, the heels work well offsetting cream colored ensembles.
13. Jimmy Choo Dart Sandals ($825)
Gleaming gold sandals with interlocked straps, these contemporary and chic 4 3/4 inch high heels are balanced by a sturdy 1-inch platform. Kate has worn the mirrored metallic evening shoes on two occasions — for a Malaysian state dinner in September 2012 and for a visit to the National Portrait Gallery in March 2017.
14. Jimmy Choo Georgia Navy Suede Pumps ($625)
A pair of classic column heeled shoes, these reliable and royal-ready heels are perfect for mid-casual engagements. The princess has worn the rounded navy pumps on eight occasions including numerous outings while anticipating the arrival of Prince Louis during the winter of 2018.
15. Jimmy Choo Mimi 100 Anthracite Metallic Heels ($875)
Designed with a metallic leather ankle strap and featuring intertwined straps made of nappa leather, these sleek stilettos are perfect for palace parties or posh affairs. Kate has worn the leather lined 3.9 inch Italian made heels on two occasions in October 2019 in Pakistan and again in March 2022 in Belize.
