Ellie Goulding’s Daring Halloween Look: Nail-Heel Boots That Could Terrify!

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Someone was excited for Halloween! In October 2018, Ellie Goulding was ready for the spookiest holiday when she stepped out in London wearing white Margiela boots with scary-thin metal nails for heels.

Those nails look like they could punch straight through the 31-year-old British singer’s feet at the slightest misstep!

Ellie Goulding in London in white Maison Margiela boots with thin nail heelsEllie Goulding navigating the streets of London in white Maison Margiela boots with scarily thin nail heels

Though probably not as nightmare-inducing as artist Leanie van der Vyver’s “Scary Beautiful” reversed shoes, Ellie’s boots can still strike fear in the heart of any city dweller who has to deal with things like grates, cracked pavement, and cobblestone streets.

Ellie Goulding wearing Maison Margiela white-leather nail-heel boots with Alexander Wang embroidered jeans and a white-and-orange-striped black sweaterEllie Goulding wearing Maison Margiela white-leather nail-heel boots with Alexander Wang embroidered jeans and a white-and-orange-striped black sweater

The “Love Me Like You Do” singer paired her frightening footwear with a non-threatening sporty-striped black sweater and Alexander Wang-embroidered jeans.

She kept things casual for her breakfast-time-slot radio interview and kept her long blonde hair untied and makeup simple.

Ellie Goulding arriving for her interview on radio show Capital Breakfast at Global Studios in London, England, on October 25, 2018Ellie Goulding arriving for her interview on the radio show Capital Breakfast at Global Studios in London, England, on October 25, 2018 (Credit: Michael Wright / WENN)

If you find the metal heels on these Margiela boots scary, at least they’re not all rusted out like the nail heels on the Acne ‘Gemini’ booties and ‘Asteria’ pumps from 2010.

Closeup of Ellie Goulding's Maison Margiela white-leather nail-heel bootsCloseup of Ellie Goulding’s Maison Margiela white-leather nail-heel boots

The scary-thin metal nail heels on Ellie Goulding's white Maison Margiela bootsThe scary-thin metal nail heels on Ellie Goulding’s white Maison Margiela boots

Ellie Goulding’s Maison Margiela boots feature 3.5-inch metal heels, and safety-pin pull tabs on the back zippers. Aside from white leather, they come in buttery beige, smooth black, and an unexpected silver glitter finish.

Maison Margiela white nail-heel boots

Maison Margiela white-leather nail-heel boots

Maison Margiela beige nail-heel boots

Maison Margiela glitter nail-heel boots

Maison Margiela black nail-heel bootsMaison Margiela Nail-Heel Boots, $1,245 to $1,295

If you’re intrigued by Ellie Goulding’s bold footwear choices, explore more of her standout shoe moments on Your Next Shoes.

From her collaboration with Deichmann, featuring chic ankle-strap sandals, to her appearance in Brian Atwood’s crystal-embellished ‘Avice’ heels, Ellie’s eclectic style offers endless inspiration. Delve into these articles to discover how she effortlessly combines fashion-forward designs with her unique flair.