Karlie Kloss Elevates Her Look: Why She Loves Wearing Heels Despite Her Height

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Measuring 6ft 1 ½ (186.7 cm), Karlie Kloss is much taller than the average American woman and has even made fun of Lady Gaga’s height. Despite her impressive height, Karlie often wears heels, further elongating her frame.

Showing off her long legs, Karlie Kloss stuns in white Gucci ankle-strap heels at the MTV Movie Awards, adding elegance and height to her already statuesque frameShowing off her long legs, Karlie Kloss stuns in white Gucci ankle-strap heels at the MTV Movie Awards, adding elegance and height to her already statuesque frame (Credit: DFree / Shutterstock)

She has been spotted wearing designer heels from brands like Tom Ford, Christian Louboutin, Aquazzura, N°21, Brian Atwood, and Gianvito Rossi, showcasing her love for footwear that adds height and elegance to her looks.

These brands are regularly featured on Your Next Shoes, highlighting her fashion choices, especially her preference for statement heels. However, we’ve also seen her in gold Giuseppe Zanotti flats.

At the Karlie Kloss stuns in a custom Dior olive green gown paired with matching stiletto heels at the Cannes Film Festival, elegantly showcasing her baby bump on May 18, 2023 (Credit: IPA / INSTARimages)

Karlie Kloss wears a shoe size 9 (US), which is slightly above average for women in the United States. The average shoe size for women in the US is between 7.5 and 9. Considering your height, you would think she’d have much bigger feet.

Given Karlie’s height, her shoe size is proportional to her body or perhaps even on the small side. Therefore, it is unfair to say that she has “big feet.”

“Ballet training not only teaches you posture but also movement and body awareness. I’m 6ft 1in and a half – in ballet, my height worked against me, but luckily it works in my favor for modeling,” she said about her height in an interview with InStyle.

Karlie Kloss flaunts her legs in a Peter Do Spring 2022 ensemble at the WSJ. Magazine 2022 Innovator AwardsKarlie Kloss flaunts her legs in a Peter Do Spring 2022 ensemble at the WSJ. Magazine 2022 Innovator Awards at the Museum of Modern Art on November 2, 2022, in New York City (Credit: Janet Mayer / Startraksphoto / Cover Images)

“I’m six feet, one-and-a-half inches—at least, last time I checked. I live in my ballet flats because they don’t add any height. Flat-footed, I’m not taller than my boyfriend, but with heels, absolutely—and he’s about 6’3,” she told Into The Gloss in 2014.

“If someone calls you a giraffe, that’s okay too,” she said on her YouTube channel in 2015.

“I feel like I can conquer the world in a pair of flats,” Kloss told PeopleStyle in 2016.

Karlie Kloss and Ashley Graham dazzle at the Future of Fashion celebration, with Karlie in a bold red gown and Ashley in a sleek black dress, both elevating their looks with stunning high heelsKarlie Kloss and Ashley Graham dazzle at the Future of Fashion celebration, with Karlie in a bold red gown and Ashley in a sleek black dress, both elevating their looks with stunning high heels on May 10, 2023, in New York City (Credit: Roger Wong / INSTARimages)

“I think I would look like a crazy woman walking around N.Y.C. in heels since I’m 6’1″ and 6’4″ in heels. Plus, I take the subway, so I’d stand out even more!”

“Learning what works for me was a challenge as a kid, especially with my height. But now I use it to my advantage,” she added. “Like I love wearing high-waisted trousers to make my legs look even longer.”

Cara Delevingne stuns in a lace black dress while Karlie Kloss looks chic in a plaid blazer dress as they enjoy the Dior show during Paris Fashion WeekCara Delevingne stuns in a lace black dress while Karlie Kloss looks chic in a plaid blazer dress as they enjoy the Dior show during Paris Fashion Week on February 25, 2020, in Paris, France (Credit: Instar / WENN)

“I love being super-tall because I can wear flats on the red carpet,” she shared. “And I get to wear amazing gowns at a runway show that nobody else could pull off because it’s so long. There are definitely upsides to it.”

“If you’re really tall, I think you should own it. I think it’s great to find what makes you different and accentuate it, and use them to stand out even more.”

Karlie Kloss shows off her feet in metallic sandals paired with a Louis Vuitton dress at the 'Julieta' premiereKarlie Kloss shows off her feet in metallic sandals paired with a Louis Vuitton dress at the ‘Julieta’ premiere during the 69th annual Cannes Film Festival at the Palais des Festivals on May 17, 2016, in Cannes, France (Credit: Featureflash Photo Agency / Shutterstock)

Karlie Kloss Elevates Casual Tee and Jeans With Swarovski Jewels

In May 2016, Karlie Kloss was named the new ambassador for Swarovski, replacing her fellow Victoria’s Secret Angel alum, Miranda Kerr.

“Karlie is someone young women look up to—her use of social media makes her accessible to a broad audience,” said Nathalie Colin, Swarovski’s creative director, in a statement.

“As a brand, accessibility has always been part of our DNA, and we take every opportunity to get closer to our consumers.”

Karlie Kloss exuded effortless style, donning a simple white v-neck tee from Z Supply paired with classic Levi's jeansKarlie Kloss exuded effortless style, donning a simple white v-neck tee from Z Supply paired with classic Levi’s jeans (Credit: FayesVision / WENN)

A few months later, the then-24-year-old model arrived at The Grove in Los Angeles to promote her new campaign with the luxury crystal manufacturer.

Karlie looked chic in a basic white v-neck tee by Z Supply and a pair of straight-cut Levi jeans. She gave the rather casual outfit a hint of class with a black tuxedo jacket and a pair of python pumps.

Karlie Kloss promotes a new campaign with Swarovski at The Grove in Los AngelesKarlie Kloss promotes a new campaign with Swarovski at The Grove in Los Angeles on October 25, 2016 (Credit: FayesVision / WENN)

Karlie styled the laid-back look with statement accessories from the Atelier Swarovski by Jean Paul Gaultier collection. She glammed up with a ring, a necklace, and a pair of earrings, which featured chains and dark crystals with modern ruthenium plating.

Karlie Kloss completed her outfit with exquisite accessories from the Atelier Swarovski by Jean Paul Gaultier collectionKarlie Kloss completed her outfit with exquisite accessories from the Atelier Swarovski by Jean Paul Gaultier collection (Credit: FayesVision / WENN)

The 6ft 1 ½ (186.7 cm) model wore a high ponytail and a slick of red lipstick for a pop of color.

To elevate her laid-back attire, Karlie Kloss added a touch of sophistication with a black tuxedo jacket and a pair of python pumpsTo elevate her laid-back attire, Karlie Kloss added a touch of sophistication with a black tuxedo jacket and a pair of python pumps (Credit: FayesVision / WENN)

Karlie boosted her already statuesque frame with a pair of Casadei pumps. These python-embossed leather pumps have pointed toes and about five-inch blade heels.

Karlie Kloss elevates her already remarkable stature by donning towering Casadei pumpsKarlie Kloss elevates her already remarkable stature by donning towering Casadei pumps (Credit: FayesVision / WENN)