Charlize Theron’s height of 5 feet 9 ¾ inches (177.2 cm) is considered tall compared to the average height of a South African woman. She wears a shoe size of 9.5 (US) and is significantly taller than both Kerry Washington and Michelle Yeoh:
Charlize Theron towers over Kerry Washington and Michelle Yeoh as the trio stuns in their fashionable outfits (Credit: Tinseltown / Shutterstock)
Taller Than Most, But Never Without Heels: Charlize’s Love for Luxury Footwear
Even though she’s taller than many of her peers, Charlize often opts for luxurious stilettos such as Dior fishnet overlay sandals, adding several more inches to her already commanding presence.
Over the years, she has been featured on Your Next Shoes in brands like Gucci, Maiyet, Burberry, Aquazzura, Saint Laurent, Christian Dior, Casadei, and Givenchy, showcasing her love for high-end footwear.
Her ability to effortlessly carry glamorous and minimalist styles makes her a favorite in fashion, with her towering heels only adding to her striking persona.
South African actress Charlize Theron wears a pink Versace dress with Bulgari jewels and hot sandals from Roger Vivier during a photocall at the Venice Film Festival on August 29, 2008 (Credit: WENN)
Stepping in Style: Charlize Theron’s Most Iconic Designer Footwear Moments
Her impeccable choice of designer heels often elevates Charlize Theron’s red carpet appearances, each pair adding a distinct flair to her ensembles:
- Christian Louboutin: While promoting her film in London, Charlize embraced edgy sophistication in the Christian Louboutin ‘Decoupata’ bootie sandals, paired with leather leggings for a fierce, fashion-forward look.
- Giuseppe Zanotti: At the Palm Springs International Film Festival, she turned heads in a Lanvin dress and the striking Giuseppe Zanotti metal heel cup ankle strap sandals, showcasing her love for bold yet elegant designer footwear.
- Gianvito Rossi: For the premiere of Netflix’s *Girlboss*, Charlize stepped out in timeless Gianvito Rossi ‘Portofino’ sandals, proving that minimalism can still make a red carpet impact.
- Givenchy: At the 2012 Golden Globe Awards, she wore a Dior high-low gown complemented by the sleek Givenchy Spring 2012 Turnlock ankle strap sandals, adding a touch of modern edge to her romantic ensemble.
- Stuart Weitzman: Frequently seen in high-end footwear, Charlize effortlessly pulled off minimalist glamour in Stuart Weitzman sandals during the ‘Gunman’ premiere, proving her red carpet style is both polished and powerful.
- Jimmy Choo: Whether she’s hitting the red carpet or attending press events, Charlize often turns to Jimmy Choo heels for her signature blend of elegance and edge, including standout styles like the ‘Minny’ and ‘Imogen.’
For more footwear inspiration, see how Charlize Theron styled a fishnet dress with black satin shoes, a strapless mini dress with gold open-toe sandals, and black high-waisted leather shorts with strappy heels.
Charlize Theron shows off her feet and signature foot tattoo in a pair of sleek Casadei ankle-strap sandals (Credit: Kathy Hutchins / Shutterstock)
Charlize Theron bosts her height in black sandals from Roger Vivier (Credit: WENN)
Charlize Theron shows off her leg tattoo while adding height in sleek Jimmy Choo ‘Minny’ sandals (Credit: Kathy Hutchins / Shutterstock)
One thing we noticed about Charlize is that when it comes to red carpet or promotional appearances, she likes to pair (most of) her dresses with exquisite, feminine, and sexy ankle strap shoes. But once she puts on the fitted skinnies, her taste switches to sleek and edgy bootie sandals that are just as glam.
Check out Charlize Theron’s 21 best shoe moments of all time, and let us know if our choices are spot-on or skewed:
1. Charlize Theron in Giuseppe Zanotti Metal Heel Cup Ankle Strap Sandals
Charlize Theron in a Lanvin dress and Giuseppe Zanotti metal heel cup sandals at the 23rd annual Palm Springs International Film Festival Awards Gala held in Los Angeles on January 7, 2012 (Credit: WENN)
Charlize Theron wearing Giuseppe Zanotti metal heel cup sandals (Credit: WENN)
2. Charlize Theron in Givenchy Spring 2012 Turnlock Ankle Strap Sandals
Charlize Theron wears a pair of Givenchy Spring 2012 sandals with a sweet Dior high-low dress while attending the 69th Annual Golden Globe Awards (Golden Globes 2012) held at The Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles on January 15, 2012 (Credit: WENN)
Charlize Theron wears a pair of Givenchy Spring 2012 sandals (Credit: WENN)
3. Charlize Theron in Giuseppe Zanotti Metal T-Strap Sandals
Charlize Theron looked effortlessly chic at the Snow White and the Huntsman Berlin photocall on May 16, 2012, wearing a Rag & Bone Iris black top, an Alexander Wang tweed panel mini skirt, and Giuseppe Zanotti black T-strap sandals with gold metal accents (Credit: WENN)
Charlize Theron flaunts her flawless feet and signature tattoo in striking Giuseppe Zanotti black T-strap sandals featuring bold gold metal heel accents (Credit: WENN)
4. Charlize Theron in Jimmy Choo ‘Imogen’ Bootie Sandals
Charlize Theron in Jimmy Choo ‘Imogen’ sandals as she heads to the Colbert Report to talk about her new movie ‘Snow White and the Huntsman’ in New York City on May 29, 2012 (Credit: WENN)
5. Charlize Theron in Christian Louboutin ‘Decoupata’ Bootie Sandals
Charlize Theron wears Christian Louboutin’s ‘Decoupata’ bootie sandals as she leaves Claridges Hotel in London on June 1, 2012 (Credit: WENN)
6. Charlize Theron in Tabitha Simmons Cutout Booties
7. Charlize Theron in Gianvito Rossi ‘Portofino’ Sandals
8. Charlize Theron in Black Ankle-Strap Sandals
9. Charlize Theron in Barely-There Shoes
10. Charlize Theron in Christian Louboutin ‘Uptown’ Pumps
11. Charlize Theron in Christian Louboutin ‘Martha’ Sandals
12. Charlize Theron in Jimmy Choo ‘Minny’ Sandals
13. Charlize Theron in Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Sneakers
14. Charlize Theron in Alexandre Vauthier Sandals
15. Charlize Theron in Tabitha Simmons Booties
16. Charlize Theron in Christian Louboutin ‘Decoupata’ Ankle Boots
17. Charlize Theron in Christian Louboutin ‘Hola Chica’ Toe Ring Flats
18. Charlize Theron in Hand-Beaded Aztec Flats
19. Charlize Theron in Dior T-Strap Platform Sandals
20. Charlize Theron in Aquazzura “Amazon” Heels
21. Charlize Theron in White Pointy-Toe Pumps
The Academy Award-winning actress looked super sexy in a white bra and high-waisted skirt from Dior at the world premiere of her movie ‘Atomic Blonde’ in Berlin, Germany. She completed her outfit with Messika jewelry and white pointy-toe pumps that exposed her floral foot tattoo.
Charlize Theron looked super sexy in a white bra and high-waisted skirt from Dior at the world premiere of her movie ‘Atomic Blonde’ at Potsdamer Square in Berlin, Germany, on July 17, 2017 (Credit: WENN)
Charlize Theron wearing white pointy-toe pumps (Credit: WENN)
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