Gemma Arterton’s Best Red Carpet Shoe Moments — From Flats to Sky-High Heels

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Gemma Arterton, the captivating British actress with iconic roles in films like St Trinian’s, Quantum of Solace, and Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time, stands tall at 5ft 7 (170.2 cm) and is believed to wear a shoe size 8 (US).

Following the birth of her first child, Gemma Arterton made a dazzling return to the red carpet at the 48th Toronto International Film Festival in a classic ensemble from Stella McCartney's Resort 2024 collection featuring a white semi-sheer button-down shirt paired with black tuxedo pantsFollowing the birth of her first child, Gemma Arterton made a dazzling return to the red carpet at the 48th Toronto International Film Festival in a classic ensemble from Stella McCartney’s Resort 2024 collection featuring a white semi-sheer button-down shirt paired with black tuxedo pants (Credit: Abaca Press / INSTARimages)

Commanding the Screen: How Gemma Arterton’s Height Made an On-Set Impact

Notably taller than the average British woman, her presence is felt through her incredible performances and elegant stature.

Gemma’s height even played a role during the filming of Quantum of Solace. While sharing screen space with the suave Daniel Craig, her heels gave her a slight edge over him in terms of height. To balance this out, Craig donned lifts, ensuring that both actors stood eye-to-eye.

On September 11, 2023, at the Toronto International Film Festival, Gemma Arterton, standing at 5ft 7 (170.2 cm), and Ben Barnes, with a height of 6ft 0 (182.9 cm), attended Gemma Arterton stuns in a chic black-and-white Stella McCartney ensemble, standing alongside Ben Barnes at the 2023 Toronto International Film Festival (Credit: Starface Photo / Cover Images)

Why Gemma Arterton Chooses Flats Over Heels (Most of the Time)

In a February 2016 interview with The Telegraph, Gemma Arterton discussed her preference for flats over high heels. She revealed that she only wears heels when working or for red carpet appearances, as she finds them uncomfortable and prefers to be practical, especially when walking.

She mentioned that her favorite shoes are Christian Louboutin flats, despite being friends with the designer famous for high heels. Arterton humorously admitted that after not wearing heels for a while, her partner noticed she struggled to walk in them.

But I don’t wear heels any more. I walk a lot. In New Zealand we went for long treks, and yesterday I wore a tiny heel and Franklin was saying, “You can’t even walk properly any more!” I only ever wear heels if I’m working or doing a red carpet. To be honest, I just can’t be arsed.

Gemma Arterton stepped out in a copper dress by Christian Dior, complemented with Fawaz Gruosi jewelry and Casadei heels at the World Premiere of Gemma Arterton stepped out in a copper dress by Christian Dior, complemented with Fawaz Gruosi jewelry and Casadei heels at the World Premiere of “The King’s Man” at Cineworld Leicester Square on December 6, 2021 in London, England (Credit: Stuart Hardy / ABACA / INSTARimages)

In addition to heels by Christian Louboutin, Gemma Arterton has been featured on Your Next Shoes wearing footwear brands such as Charlotte Olympia, Prada, Aquazzura, Gucci, and Sophia Webster.

Elevated Elegance: Gemma Arterton’s Most Striking Shoe Moments

Gemma Arterton’s red carpet presence is never just about the gown — her carefully chosen designer shoes consistently steal the spotlight, offering a perfect blend of modern glamour and timeless sophistication:

For more fashion inspiration, don’t miss how she styled black satin sandals with a retro-style navy knit dress and a tailored white tuxedo suit with black pumps.

From statement sandals to red carpet stilettos, Gemma Arterton consistently proves that her footwear choices are as captivating as her performances. One standout fashion moment came at a star-studded summer soirée in London, where she embraced bold color and modern tailoring with effortless grace.

Gemma Arterton Stuns in Prabal Gurung at the Serpentine Gallery Summer Party 2014

Gemma Arterton attended the 2014 Serpentine Gallery Summer Party along with Samantha Barks, Lily Allen, Naomi Campbell, Cara Delevingne, and Alexa Chung.

Gemma Arterton wears a Prabal Gurung jacquard crop top and diamond chandelier earrings at the Serpentine Gallery Summer PartyGemma Arterton wears a Prabal Gurung jacquard crop top and diamond chandelier earrings at the Serpentine Gallery Summer Party at Kensington Gardens in London, England, on July 1, 2014 (Credit: WENN / Daniel Deme)

The English actress donned a two-piece red-textured jacquard ensemble from the Prabal Gurung Resort 2015 collection. The ensemble featured an asymmetrical flounced tulip skirt and a cropped top.

Gemma Arterton dazzled in a red Prabal Gurung two-piece with a cropped top and asymmetrical skirt, paired with ribbon-tie red sandals, complemented by her flowing hair, subtle makeup, and chandelier earrings at the Serpentine Gallery Summer PartyGemma Arterton dazzled in a red Prabal Gurung two-piece with a cropped top and asymmetrical skirt, paired with ribbon-tie red sandals, complemented by her flowing hair, subtle makeup, and chandelier earrings at the Serpentine Gallery Summer Party (Credit: WENN / Daniel Deme)

She complemented the stunning outfit with equally gorgeous red ribbon-ankle-tie sandals. Wouldn’t you love to wear something like this?

Gemma Arterton shows off her feet in striking red patent sandals featuring elegant ribbon ankle tiesGemma Arterton shows off her feet in striking red patent sandals featuring elegant ribbon ankle ties (Credit: WENN / Daniel Deme)