Simone Biles Re-Wears Kate Spade Maritza Leopard Slingback Pumps at the 2025 California Conference For Women
Amina Ayoud
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Simone Biles sat down for an interview at the 2025 California Conference For Women held yesterday in San Jose, Calif. Biles spoke with Emmy-winning Host and reporter for NBC Sports Laura Britt about her impressive career moves thus far from boasting 11 Olympic medals to writing a New York Time’s best-selling autobiography.
The gymnast popped into a pair of leopard-printed slingback pumps from Kate Spade. Retailing for $258 via Saks Fifth Ave., the Maritza style included wild leather leopard-printed uppers accompanied by sharp pointed toes and sturdy slingback straps. Adjustable buckle closures situated the shoes in place while leather soles offered a non-slip feel.
The designer pair also included leather insoles embossed with Kate Spade’s logo in gold. Black boe accents offered the slingback a dainty finish. Finally, short and walkable 2.5-inch stiletto heels rounded out the set. Biles also wore the same silhouette while in attendance at Kate Spade New York’s Third Annual Global Summit on Women’s mental health back in 2024 while in New York.
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Biles kept her ensemble neutral in comparison to her printed footwear. The athlete wore a gray cropped sweater partnered with tailored deep gray trousers. On the accessories front, Biles wore a slew of silver jewelry including some from Kate Spade.
For formal occasions, she can be seen in strappy sandals, sky-high platforms, and peep-toe pumps by Christian Louboutin, Saint Laurent, Schutz and Badgley Mischka. Biles also holds a long-term partnership with Athleta, where she debuted her own line of performance wear. She is also a partner for the brand’s active and athleisure apparel.
2025 California Conference For Women is an annual one-day non-profit, non-partisan event bringing together thousands of professionals across all industries, levels, and backgrounds to provide practical advice and inspiration to accelerate career and personal development. This year’s keynote speakers include Simone Biles, Jane Fonda, Brittney Griner and Padma Lakshmi, among others.
