Kate Moss’s Real Height Exposed: The Heels That Elevate Her Style

English supermodel Kate Moss’s agency lists her height as 5ft 7.5 (171 cm). However, in a 1999 interview, she once admitted to being 5ft 6 in (167.6 cm), suggesting the importance of height in the modeling industry.

Charlotte Tilbury stuns in a shimmering mermaid-inspired gown, while Kate Moss commands attention in a sheer white dress paired with bold gold platform heels at the Clooney Foundation For Justice’s “The Albies” on September 28, 2023, in New York City (Credit: Abaca Press / INSTARimages)

“If I Were Two Inches Taller”: Kate Moss on Height and High Fashion

“In the beginning, my agent said to me, ‘If you were two inches higher, you’d have two more zeroes at the end of your bank account.’ I was five foot six and if I was five foot eight and had, say, a 4B cup, then I would have been fine,” Moss admitted.

Many credit her Calvin Klein campaign for launching her career, but her shorter stature made breaking into the industry a challenge.

The fashion industry is known for its fickle nature. It often shuns celebrities before later embracing them, as with Kim Kardashian.

Kate Moss and her daughter, Lila Grace, made a stunning appearance at the 2023 Met Gala, both donning baby pink Fendi outfits at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 1, 2023, in New York City (Credit: PA Images / INSTARimages)

Though petite by modeling standards, Moss redefined fashion with her signature style and savvy business acumen. Her ability to stay relevant and transform from a tabloid sensation to a respected figure is commendable.

Moss’s height remains a talking point, inspiring shorter models to break industry norms and succeed.

At the 2023 Prince’s Trust Gala in New York City, both Kate Moss and Rita Ora stood at an identical height of 5ft 5 ½ inches (166.4 cm), while Sienna Miller was slightly shorter at 5ft 5 inches (165.1 cm) (Credit: Roger Wong / INSTARimages)

While she may claim to be taller in interviews, Kate Moss’s actual height is estimated to be 5ft 5 ½ in (166.4 cm), slightly above the average British woman’s height. She wears a shoe size 9 (US), and Christian Louboutin designed the So Kate pumps with her in mind.

On Your Next Shoes, the relatively petite supermodel can be seen boosting her height in heels from shoe brands like Manolo Blahnik, Christian Louboutin, Stuart Weitzman, Saint Laurent, Isabel Marant, and Gucci.

Signature Steps: Kate Moss’s Most Iconic Designer Shoe Moments

Kate Moss’s influence in the fashion industry is undeniable, not just for her groundbreaking career but also for her distinctive footwear choices that have set trends and inspired designers. Here are some of her most iconic shoe moments:

Christian Louboutin: The renowned designer created the ‘So Kate’ pumps specifically for Moss. They feature a sleek silhouette and sky-high heels, epitomizing her chic style.
Saint Laurent: During Paris Fashion Week, Moss showcased her loyalty to the brand by donning head-to-toe Saint Laurent ensembles, including the ‘Anja Punk’ pumps, seamlessly blending elegance with her signature edge.
Gianvito Rossi: Moss has been spotted in the designer’s ‘Vamp’ ankle boots, which, with their distinctive cut and style, add a modern twist to her outfits.
Louis Vuitton: At a Kerastase Paris event, she turned heads in a Louis Vuitton lingerie-inspired dress, complemented by classic black pumps, highlighting her ability to merge luxury with timeless fashion.
Vivienne Westwood: Honoring the late designer, Moss attended a memorial service wearing a black floral dress and platform heels, reflecting Westwood’s eclectic and rebellious spirit.

These moments not only underscore Kate Moss’s impeccable taste but also her role in elevating and popularizing these designer pieces, leaving an indelible mark on fashion history.

British supermodel and businesswoman Katherine Ann Moss rose to fame in the early 1990s as part of the heroin chic fashion trend (Credit: Grand Warszawski / Shutterstock)

One of the most successful supermodels in history, Kate Moss is best known for her waifish figure and role in size zero fashion.

Discovered at JFK Airport in 1988 by Sarah Doukas, she began her modeling career at just 14 and has since become one of the world’s wealthiest and most influential models.

Despite the industry’s obsession with height, Moss never let it define her success. Instead, she embraced her uniqueness, using fashion—and particularly footwear—to make a statement. Whether in classic black pumps or daring, colorful heels, she proves time and again that confidence is the ultimate style essential.

Kate Moss Steps Out in Bold Multicolored Heels, Proving She Can Rock Any Look

Kate Moss invoked a daring Audrey Hepburn vibe in sunglasses paired with a gorgeous black dress (Credit: Will Alexander / WENN)

If you read our other shoe features on Kate Moss, you’ll notice she has a penchant for classic heels, particularly black boots and pumps. She sometimes wears beige and silver pumps, but she is rarely seen in anything bold and colorful.

Kate Moss donning a sleek, full-skirted Prada dress, complemented by a vibrant animal-print Kate Moss for Longchamp clutch (Credit: Will Alexander / WENN)

That is why we were quite surprised to see her in multiple-colored heels when she left The Club at the Ivy in London.

Kate Moss was seen wearing multi-colored heels after an evening at The Club at the Ivy in London on July 18, 2013 (Credit: Will Alexander / WENN)

Seeing these multicolored heels pop against her little black Prada dress makes us appreciate Kate’s fashion sense even more.

Kate Moss displays her feet in delicate pastel sandals (Credit: Will Alexander / WENN)

Her Christian Louboutin “Arnold” sandals feature thin straps in red, black, and teal, plus the heels come in orange python.

Kate Moss rocks Christian Louboutin “Arnold” sandals (Credit: Will Alexander / WENN)

With that color combination, it’s easy to guess they’re from the Spring 2013 collection.

Kate Moss’s shoes are characterized by their delicate straps in shades of red, black, and teal and accented with an orange python heel (Credit: Will Alexander / WENN)