Kate Upton Wore Metallic Heels – Here’s Why Every Celebrity Is Obsessed With This Style

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Kate Upton was spotted in New York City on July 9, wearing metallic gold sandals. 

Kate Upton, metallic gold sandals, New York City
Kate Upton is seen on July 9, 2024 in New York City.

The Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model opted for a sophisticated look. A striped navy blue colorway dressed her co-ord set, which was composed of a pair of trousers and a vest that featured a twisted halter neckline and gold buttons. She added to the set with a pair of black sunglasses.

To match the shining details on her top, Upton slipped into a pair of gold sandals. The metallic heels featured a barely-there silhouette with a thin strap along the almond toe.The set was supported by a stiletto heel that stood about 4 inches tall. 

Kate Upton, metallic gold sandals, New York City
A closer look at Kate Upton’s shoes.

Many celebrities have been embracing the metallic shoe trend recently like Kim Cattrall, Rebel Wilson and Scarlett Johansson, who was wearing a pair from Prada to the premiere of her new film “Fly Me To The Moon” earlier this week.

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Last year,  metallic shoes, especially in gold and silver tones, increased in popularity during the summer months. The high-shine silhouette has taken over the red carpet at events like the 2024 Golden Globe Awards.

Kate Upton, metallic gold sandals, New York City
Kate Upton is seen on July 9, 2024 in New York City.7

The style has continued to gain a consistent spot in designer’s collections since then. Several high-end labels like Bottega Veneta, Prada and Manolo Blahnik have included the silhouettes in their runway shoes over the past couple months. Although the style exudes glamour, brands like Nike have brought the trend over to the athleisure space with metallic accents along their most popular footwear silhouettes like the Air Jordan 1 Low Shoes.

Popular metallic heeled styles include the $1,150 Valentino Garavani metallic leather stiletto pumps and the Jimmy Choo Ixia 95 Pointed-Toe Pumps, priced at $683.

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