Kaia Gerber: How the 5ft 8 ½ Model Elevates Her Height With Stylish Heels

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Kaia Gerber, the American model and daughter of Cindy Crawford, is 5 feet 8 ½ inches (174 cm) and wears a shoe size 9 (US).

Kaia Gerber’s modeling agency initially listed her height as 5 feet 7.5 inches in early 2017, but it was updated to 5 feet 9 inches by June 2017 and 5 feet 9.5 inches by 2018.

Kaia Gerber attended the Soho House Awards in Brooklyn on September 7, 2023, wearing a silver Celine party dress, black Mary Jane heels, and gold accessoriesKaia Gerber attended the Soho House Awards in Brooklyn on September 7, 2023, wearing a silver Celine party dress, black Mary Jane heels, and gold accessories (Credit: Marion Curtis / StarPix for Soho House / Startraksphoto)

During their relationship from 2020 to 2021, the height difference between Kaia Gerber and Jacob Elordi was quite striking. At 6 feet 5 inches (195.6 cm), Jacob Elordi stood significantly taller than Kaia, creating a height contrast of about 8.5 inches (21.6 cm).

Kaia Gerber stuns in a shimmering gold slip dress while posing with Jacob Elordi, who looks sharp in a classic black tuxedo Kaia Gerber stuns in a shimmering gold slip dress while posing with Jacob Elordi, who looks sharp in a classic black tuxedo (Credit: MEGA / WENN)

She started modeling at 10, and her first gig was with Versace’s junior line, Young Versace. On December 10, 2018, Kaia was named Model of the Year at the British Fashion Awards.

Despite her impressive height, Kaia Gerber is frequently featured on Your Next Shoes elongating her legs in heels from footwear brands such as Paco Rabanne, Jimmy Choo, Sergio Rossi, Gianvito Rossi, Celine, The Kooples and Versace.

In an interview on In The Know with animated puppet Lauren Caspian, Kaia Gerber revealed that she took lessons to learn how to walk in heels.

 

 
 
 
 
 
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When asked about the key lesson, she shared, “Don’t sway your hips.” Despite her naturally sassy pelvis, which she joked about, the lessons helped her refine her walk. This revelation highlights the importance of mastering a model’s walk, echoing the experiences of other models like Kendall Jenner, who also took lessons to perfect her runway stride.

Cindy Crawford and Family Shine at George Clooney’s ‘Tomorrowland’ Premiere

In May 2015, Cindy Crawford brought her family to support her friend George Clooney and his 2015 American science fiction film Tomorrowland at AMC Downtown Disney in Anaheim, California.

Kaia Gerber and Cindy Crawford showcase their striking resemblance while both sporting effortlessly chic styles at the Tomorrowland premiereKaia Gerber and Cindy Crawford showcase their striking resemblance while both sporting effortlessly chic styles at the Tomorrowland premiere (Credit: WENN / FayesVision)

The then-49-year-old American model was joined by her husband, former model Rande Gerber, her then-15-year-old son Presley Walker, and her then-13-year-old daughter Kaia Gerber.

Cindy Crawford and her family coordinate in stylish casual looks, with Cindy in a white leather jacket and jeans, while Kaia, Rande, and Presley complement in dark jackets at the Tomorrowland premiereCindy Crawford and her family coordinate in stylish casual looks, with Cindy in a white leather jacket and jeans, while Kaia, Rande, and Presley complement in dark jackets at the Tomorrowland premiere (Credit: WENN / FayesVision)

When Kaia Gerber was first discovered, she was three years younger than her mom, Cindy Crawford, when she began modeling. However, Kaia had already made her modeling debut by then. Can you spot the striking resemblance?

Kaia Gerber, Rande Gerber, Cindy Crawford, and Presley Gerber at the premiere of 'Tomorrowland' at AMC Downtown Disney in Anaheim on May 9, 2015Kaia Gerber, Rande Gerber, Cindy Crawford, and Presley Gerber at the premiere of ‘Tomorrowland’ at AMC Downtown Disney in Anaheim on May 9, 2015 (Credit: WENN / FayesVision)

For the premiere, Cindy sported a white lambskin leather biker jacket from RtA paired with a simple white top and dark denim jeans.

She completed the outfit with snake print sandals, a white clutch, and jewelry. Her daughter looked casual in distressed denim jeans, a black leather jacket, a knit top, and black Nike sneakers. Do you think Kaia looks more like her dad or her mom?

Cindy Crawford sported a white lambskin leather biker jacket from RtA paired with a simple white top and dark denim jeansCindy Crawford sported a white lambskin leather biker jacket from RtA paired with a simple white top and dark denim jeans (Credit: WENN / FayesVision)