Measuring 5ft 9 ¼ (175.9 cm), Krysten Alyce Ritter is much taller than the average American woman and wears a shoe size 10 (US).
Krysten Ritter keeps it casual in a graphic tee, black skirt, and sneakers, topped off with a wide-brimmed straw hat for a laid-back look in Los Angeles on June 13, 2022 (Credit: BauerGriffin / INSTARimages)
Ritter’s Perspective on Her Height
“A LOT! I’m 5’9″ barefoot,” she told Mars Investigations when asked how much taller she is than Kristen Bell. “Which isn’t THAT tall…is it? I’m not a big scary beast or anything,” she added.
In 2017, she also discussed her height in an interview with Racked.
When I get dolled up, I’m rocking a heel for sure — and I’m 5’10”! I don’t typically do a platform; I like a good, skinny stiletto that’s not too high. Because if I get too tall, I kind of get Tall Girl Syndrome and start to slouch. As weird as it sounds, I’m more of an introvert, so when I get too tall I feel like, ahhh, everyone’s looking at me!
Krysten Ritter in a black Alice + Olivia floor-length one-shoulder gown at the MOCA Gala 2022 at The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA on June 4, 2022, in Los Angeles, California (Credit: BauerGriffin / INSTARimages / Cover Images)
Public Perception and Real-Life Experiences
According to an interview with Playboy published in 2012, Ritter is even taller in real life than she appears on TV.
A lot of people think I’m going to be shorter when they meet me. When I was starting out, I would get called in for auditions off of my tape. When I’d show up in person, they’d be like, “Oh my God, you’re much taller than we thought.” They think it’s because I’m petite. It reads as a normal-size person. I mean, I think I’m normal size, but everyone is always like, “Oh my God, you’re so tall. What are you, six feet?” I’m five-foot-nine. Relax, everyone. All the other actresses are so little that they get to wear heels. I can’t wear heels on set because the set is too small. If they put me in heels, you’d be able to see lighting in the shot. When I met my boyfriend he knew me only from watching me on Breaking Bad. I was wearing heels when I met him, and he was like, “Oh, wow. You’re really tall.” We have a thing: If we’re going to a party for me, I can wear big heels. And if we’re going to a party for him, I wear the small heels.
Krysten Ritter with her son Bruce Julian Knight Granofsky in Los Angeles on July 29, 2022 (Credit: BauerGriffin / INSTARimages / Cover Images)
Krysten Ritter has been featured on Your Next Shoes for her impeccable style. She often adds extra height with stunning heels from top footwear brands like Chloe Gosselin, Pedro Garcia, Brian Atwood, Kurt Geiger, Rachel Zoe, Dolce & Gabbana, Rupert Sanderson, and Jimmy Choo.
Krysten Ritter showcases her chic black Jimmy Choo heels with a polished pedicure on the red carpet (Credit: Carrie Nelson / Shutterstock)
Krysten Ritter’s strappy heels elevate her height, highlighting her dark pedicure (Credit: Kathy Hutchins / Shutterstock)
Krysten Ritter returned to the red carpet in a vintage-inspired Saint Laurent Spring 2016 black sheer lurex floral high-split dress at the 9th annual Hollywood Beauty Awards on March 3, 2024, in Los Angeles, California (Credit: Jennifer Bloc / Future Image / Cover Images)
Krysten Ritter Dazzles in Jimmy Choo’s Beige “Kani” Sandals
In May 2012, Krysten Ritter wore Jimmy Choo’s sparkling beige “Kani” sandals to the Late Show With David Letterman in NYC.
Krysten Ritter graced the ‘Late Show with David Letterman’ on Tuesday, showcasing her playful side in a flirty Z Spoke by Zac Posen dress from the Spring 2012 collection on May 1, 2012, in New York City (Credit: Mr. Blue / WENN / Apega)
She paired the crystal embellished sandals with a blue Z Spoke by Zac Posen dress and added sparkle with H. Stern jewels.
Her ink-blue silk jersey dress featured cold-shoulder cutouts, ruched detailing, and a floaty skirt, perfectly complementing her vibrant personality.
Krysten Ritter shows off her feet in Jimmy Choo strappy sandals adorned with Swarovski crystals (Credit: Mr. Blue / WENN / Apega)
This fantastic Jimmy Choo shoe style comes in nude and black suede and features elegantly curved straps with crystal embellishments.
Jimmy Choo Beige “Kani” Crisscross Platform Sandals, $2,195
Shimmery suede swathes a dazzling, crystal-drenched sandal perched atop a slim heel.
Jimmy Choo Black “Kani” Crisscross Platform Sandals, $2,195
A Month of Jimmy Choo: Krysten Ritter’s Continued Patronage
The American actress and former model must be a Jimmy Choo fan as she wore a pair by the same designer later that month, namely the Loila.
Krysten Ritter looks fabulous in a black Alexander McQueen dress at HBO’s ‘True Blood’ Season 5 Premiere at the ArcLight Cinemas Cinerama Dome, Los Angeles, USA, on May 30, 2012 (Credit: Mr. Blue / WENN / Apega)
Her mini tube clutch was also from Jimmy Choo, while Alexander McQueen designed her short-sleeved black dress. Her unique little black dress (LBD) stood out with a slashed neckline, a thigh-high split, and patent leather trims.
She accessorized with David Yurman jewelry featuring black onyx stones. The look was polished off with a low ponytail and a touch of pink on the lips.
Krysten Ritter shows off her feet in Loila sandals by Jimmy Choo (Credit: Mr. Blue / WENN / Apega)