Jennifer Lopez’s Favorite Heels: How She Uses Footwear to Enhance Her Height

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While Jennifer Lopez is no taller than the average American woman, her influence in the entertainment industry far exceeds her physical height. Forbes has recognized her as the world’s most powerful celebrity, and Time magazine has featured her on its 100 Most Influential People list.

On September 8, 2023, Jennifer Lopez visited BellaShique in the Bronx to meet with 20 Latina entrepreneurs as part of her partnership with Grameen AmericaOn September 8, 2023, Jennifer Lopez visited BellaShique in the Bronx to meet with 20 Latina entrepreneurs as part of her partnership with Grameen America (Credit: Michael Simon / Startraksphoto)

One of the celebrities featured most often on Your Next Shoes, her shoe size is 8.5 (US), the average size for women in the United States.

We have featured Jennifer Lopez wearing shoes by the world’s leading shoe designers, including Gianvito Rossi, Alaïa, Andrea Wazen, Giuseppe Zanotti, UGG, Casadei, Brian Atwood, Tom Ford, Christian Louboutin, Jimmy Choo, and Gucci. It’s only on rare occasions that we see her in fashionable sneakers or Havaianas flip-flops.

Jennifer Lopez often opts for nude or neutral-toned high heels, which not only add height but also create the illusion of longer, leaner legsJennifer Lopez often opts for nude or neutral-toned high heels, which not only add height but also create the illusion of longer, leaner legs (Credit: Kathy Hutchins / Shutterstock)

How Height and Shoe Size Influence J.Lo’s Iconic Style

Jennifer Lopez has claimed to be taller than 5ft 4 ½ (163.8 cm) in interviews. “I’m 5′ 6″ and I weigh 120 pounds so I’m not thin, but I think that’s why women identify with me and I’m liked by men. I’m just a normal person,” Lopez told Sunday Mirror in an interview.

“I’m not a size 0 or 2. I’m not 6-feet-tall like a lot of the models that come around, and I’m like, ‘Wow, I’m really short compared to models!’” she admitted in an interview with Vogue magazine. “I’m just a regular woman. I wear a size 6. You know, when I eat a little too much over the holidays, maybe a size 8. When I’m in shape, maybe a size 4.”

Jennifer Lopez often wears high heels to add extra height, enhancing her already commanding presence on the red carpetJennifer Lopez often wears high heels to add extra height, enhancing her already commanding presence on the red carpet (Credit: Kathy Hutchins / Shutterstock)

Jennifer Lopez may be happy with her height, but she’s not one to shy away from wearing heels to add a little extra boost.

The superstar has a collection of high heels that would make any fashion lover jealous, and she’s even shared some of her tips for wearing them comfortably over the years.

In a 2017 interview with Vogue, Lopez advised, “Try to find shoes with a little bit of a platform, even if it’s hidden. It makes a huge difference.”

Jennifer Lopez advises choosing heels with a slight platform for added comfort, making it easier to maintain posture and distribute weight evenlyJennifer Lopez advises choosing heels with a slight platform for added comfort, making it easier to maintain posture and distribute weight evenly (Credit: Kathy Hutchins / Shutterstock)

She also suggested practicing walking in heels at home to improve posture and distribute weight more evenly, which can reduce the pressure on the arches of the feet and prevent pain. “By wearing heels frequently, you figure out how to distribute your weight and posture so that all the pressure isn’t only on the arches of your feet, which is what usually causes pain,” she explained.

Jennifer Lopez kisses her boyfriend Ben Affleck during the 2021 Venice Film FestivalJennifer Lopez kisses her boyfriend, Ben Affleck, during the 2021 Venice Film Festival (Credit: MEGA / WENN)

Her nicknames include J. Lo and Jenny From the Block. Known for her excellent shoe taste, she released a footwear collection with Italian luxury footwear designer Giuseppe Zanotti in 2017 and a collection with DSW in 2020.

Jennifer Lopez Stuns in Buckle-Embellished Mini Skirt at Television Critics Association Tour

Before hitting the red carpet at the 2017 People’s Choice Awards at the Microsoft Theater, Jennifer Lopez answered questions from the press at the 2017 Television Critics Association Tour for her NBC show ‘Shades of Blue’ at the Langham Hotel in Pasadena.

Jennifer Lopez and Ray Liotta starred together in the NBC crime drama Shades of Blue from 2016 to 2018Jennifer Lopez and Ray Liotta starred together in the NBC crime drama Shades of Blue from 2016 to 2018 (Credit: WENN / Nicky Nelson / FayesVision)

Jennifer Lopez and Ray Liotta starred together in the NBC crime drama “Shades of Blue” from 2016 to 2018.

In the series, Lopez played Detective Harlee Santos, a single mother compelled to work with the FBI’s anti-corruption task force while grappling with her financial difficulties. Ray Liotta portrayed her colleague and father figure, Lieutenant Matt Wozniak.

Jennifer Lopez stuns in a chic black leather mini skirt with buckle details, paired with a crisp white blouse and spiked black heels while posing alongside Ray LiottaJennifer Lopez stuns in a chic black leather mini skirt with buckle details, paired with a crisp white blouse and spiked black heels while posing alongside Ray Liotta (Credit: WENN / Nicky Nelson / FayesVision)

At 47, Jennifer Lopez showcased her stunning figure in a striking buckle-embellished textured-leather mini skirt from Gucci’s British-inspired Resort ’17 collection. She paired it effortlessly with a crisp white ‘Sanaz’ cotton shirt from Osman’s Perfect 5 capsule collection, creating a chic and polished look.

Jennifer Lopez's jewelry included a Vita Fede bracelet, an Arzano diamond ring, and a Nigaam diamond ringJennifer Lopez’s jewelry included a Vita Fede bracelet, an Arzano diamond ring, and a Nigaam diamond ring (Credit: WENN / Nicky Nelson / FayesVision)

If you recognize her Christian Louboutin shoes, it’s probably because we’ve previously spotted them on Carey Mulligan.

Jennifer Lopez wore an Osman Perfect 5 Sanaz pleated-bib cotton shirtJennifer Lopez wore an Osman Perfect 5 Sanaz pleated-bib cotton shirt (Credit: WENN / Nicky Nelson / FayesVision)

Jennifer Lopez showed some leg wearing a Gucci Resort 2017 black belt detail leather mini skirt and an Osman white pussy bow shirtJennifer Lopez showed some leg wearing a Gucci Resort 2017 black belt detail leather mini skirt and an Osman white pussy bow shirt (Credit: WENN / Nicky Nelson / FayesVision)

Jennifer Lopez showcased her remarkable physique at the 2017 Television Critics Association Tour for her NBC show 'Shades of Blue'Jennifer Lopez showcased her remarkable physique at the 2017 Television Critics Association Tour for her NBC show ‘Shades of Blue’ at the Langham Hotel in Pasadena on January 18, 2017 (Credit: WENN / Nicky Nelson / FayesVision)

Jennifer Lopez displays her feet in elegant d'Orsay sling-backsJennifer Lopez displays her feet in elegant d’Orsay sling-backs (Credit: WENN / Nicky Nelson / FayesVision)

Jennifer Lopez shows off her feet in Christian Louboutin “Baila” spiked ankle-strap pumpsJennifer Lopez shows off her feet in Christian Louboutin “Baila” spiked ankle-strap pumps (Credit: WENN / Nicky Nelson / FayesVision)

Jennifer’s slender d’Orsay sling-back in black leather has unfortunately sold out online. However, the metallic pink version is available at Mytheresa.

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