Kourtney Kardashian, the shortest of the Kardashian sisters at 5ft 0 (152.4 cm), knows how to make petite fashion work in her favor.
As she once admitted, “I’m five feet tall—I’m very petite—so for me, if I’m wearing a skirt or dress, it needs to be short, or else it makes me look frumpy.” With that in mind, it’s no surprise that Kourtney relies on sky-high heels, sleek stilettos, and bold platform shoes to enhance her frame and make a fashion statement.
Kourtney Kardashian’s Favorite Designer Heels: The Secret to Her Petite Power
From Balenciaga and Christian Louboutin to Manolo Blahnik and Gianvito Rossi, Kourtney’s designer shoe collection is both luxurious and strategic—each pair elongating her legs and adding inches to her petite stature. Let’s take a closer look at how her high-heel choices shape her signature style and elevate her presence.
Kourtney Kardashian claimed on Twitter that she’s 5’1″, but her real height is believed to be 5ft 0 (152.4 cm) (Credit: Kourtney Kardashian’s Twitter)
Kourtney Kardashian has been featured on Your Next Shoes wearing some of her favorite footwear brands, including Balenciaga, Saint Laurent, Prada, Manolo Blahnik, Alaïa, Giuseppe Zanotti, Alexander Wang, Gianvito Rossi, Christian Louboutin, and Tom Ford.
She wears a U.S. size 5, notably smaller than the average American woman’s size 7-8. We’ve also spotted in her Roberto Cavalli ankle booties, Gia Borghini’s “Rosie 8” knee-high boots, and Stuart Weitzman’s iconic ‘Nudist’ sandals.
Stepping Up: Kourtney Kardashian’s Most Striking Footwear Moments
Kourtney Kardashian has a well-documented love affair with statement heels, often using them to elevate her petite frame while making bold fashion statements. Here are some of her most unforgettable designer shoe moments:
- Alaïa: At Scott Disick’s 33rd birthday bash in Las Vegas, Kourtney stunned in a camouflage-printed Versace mini dress, complemented by black Alaïa sandals with silver-tone studded fringe, seamlessly blending edgy sophistication with glamour.
- Aquazzura: She turned heads at the grand opening of Jewel Nightclub at ARIA Resort & Casino, pairing her daring leather ensemble with thigh-high velvet Aquazzura boots, proving that high heels can be both sultry and commanding.
- Balenciaga: Often spotted in Balenciaga heels, Kourtney favors their sleek and contemporary silhouettes, effortlessly pairing them with everything from mini dresses to tailored trousers.
- Saint Laurent: A fan of the iconic French label, she has been seen striding confidently in Saint Laurent’s Wyatt ankle boots that add a touch of Parisian chic to her wardrobe.
- Prada: Whether it’s towering pumps or elegant sandals, Kourtney embraces Prada’s timeless designs to bring an element of understated luxury to her look.
- Manolo Blahnik: Known for her appreciation of classic elegance, Kourtney has been spotted in Manolo Blahnik heels, adding effortless sophistication to her ensembles.
- Giuseppe Zanotti: Never one to shy away from a bold fashion choice, she steps out in Giuseppe Zanotti’s daring designs, from crystal-embellished stilettos to towering platforms.
- Gianvito Rossi: With a penchant for sleek, refined styles, Kourtney is frequently seen in Gianvito Rossi’s classic pumps, which perfectly balance femininity and modern edge.
- Christian Louboutin: Of course, no Kardashian wardrobe would be complete without a collection of Christian Louboutin’s signature red-soled heels, a go-to for high-octane glamour.
- Tom Ford: For a dose of sleek, sultry sophistication, Kourtney steps into Tom Ford’s striking footwear, making every outfit feel effortlessly powerful.
Kourtney’s footwear choices not only add inches to her petite frame but also reinforce her status as a style icon, effortlessly blending luxury with her signature aesthetic.
She has also worn shoes from her fashion collaboration with PrettyLittleThing. Inspired by Studio 54 and Hollywood glamour, the capsule collection featured party-ready heels that complemented her petite frame.
Kourtney Kardashian steps out in fierce leopard-print platform heels with patent black straps, adding height and a bold touch to her look (Credit: Kathy Hutchins / Shutterstock)
Kourtney Kardashian’s Height Compared to Her Family
Kourtney Kardashian is noticeably shorter than her mother, Kris Jenner, and her sisters, Khloé and Kim.
Kourtney Kardashian stands at a shorter height compared to her mother, Kris Jenner, as well as her sisters, Khloe and Kim (Credit: Sara De Boer / Startraksphoto)
Kourtney Kardashian’s Thoughts on Embracing Her Petite Stature
In a 2009 interview with Female First, she shared her thoughts on being petite. “You know, one time I made Khloe stand at my height and it looked so weird. I’m like 5’0″ tall and one thing that annoys me is people calling Khloe a ‘giant’ because she’s like 5’9″, but that’s just normal – most women would die to be her height!”
“So anyway, when she’s there stood at my height just looking all around her, she’s like “it’s so… weird.” She looked so weird – I was like, “you could never be this height, it just doesn’t go with you!”
Kourtney Kardashian is much shorter than her husband, Travis Barker (Credit: Michael Simon / Startraksphoto / Cover Images)
In a 2011 interview with Elle, Kourtney revealed how she feels about being short and how it impacts what she wears.
“Kim looks good in dresses that go to her knee—she’s a few inches taller than me and has more curves. Khloé is 5’9″ without heels and looks great in anything—especially short skirts or long pants that show off her legs. I’m five feet tall—I’m very petite—so for me, if I’m wearing a skirt or dress, it needs to be short or else it makes me look frumpy. I need to wear either something really short or a maxi dress; anything in between just looks weird.”
Along with the previously mentioned footwear brands, Kourtney is frequently seen wearing shoes by Aquazzura. We’ve also featured her wearing sneakers by Nike, Adidas, APL, and Vans.
Kourtney Kardashian Turns Heads in a Bold Leather Ensemble at Aria Resort & Casino
Kourtney Kardashian stuns with sleek, long hair and a bold black leather choker at the Jewel Nightclub at ARIA Resort & Casino Grand Opening Weekend on May 21, 2016, in Las Vegas (Credit: DJDM / Judy Eddy / WENN)
In May 2016, the then-37-year-old reality TV star showed ex-Scott Disick what he was missing when she stepped out to celebrate the grand opening weekend of Jewel Nightclub at Aria Resort & Casino in Las Vegas.
Kourtney Kardashian shows off her dominatrix-style black leather ensemble on the red carpet of a Las Vegas nightclub opening (Credit: DJDM / Judy Eddy / WENN)
It was no secret that Kourtney spent much time in the gym. For the night out, she flaunted the impressive results of her intense workout. The eldest of the Kardashian siblings was oozing hotness in a dominatrix-style leather ensemble that displayed her abs and cleavage.
She wore a leather bandeau top from August Getty Atelier’s Fall 2015 collection and leather shorts by Proenza Schouler.
Kourtney Kardashian turns heads in a daring leather bandeau top and matching shorts, completing the bold look with thigh-high velvet boots and a statement choker (Credit: DJDM / Judy Eddy / WENN)
Kourtney amplified her outfit’s sultry, bondage-inspired vibe with a striking leather choker and daring thigh-high boots. She styled her long, dark hair in soft waves, complementing the edgy ensemble with bold, smoky eyes, voluminous lashes, and a subtle nude lip for a fierce yet balanced beauty look.
Kourtney Kardashian shows off her cleavage and abs in a bondage-style ensemble (Credit: DJDM / Judy Eddy / WENN)
Kourtney picked a pair of over-the-knee boots by Aquazzura to complete her look.
Kourtney Kardashian wears thigh-high velvet Aquazzura boots (Credit: DJDM / Judy Eddy / WENN)
They are made of velvet — a key fabric in the label’s Fall 2015 collection — and feature zip fastenings along the back and four-inch block heels.
Kourtney Kardashian wears dominatrix-style Aquazzura thigh-high boots (Credit: DJDM / Judy Eddy / WENN)
Unfortunately, these boots are already sold out.
Aquazzura Velvet Over-the-Knee Boots, $398
Like many other petite celebrities, the reality star opts for shoe styles that make her legs look longer and create the illusion of height
Looking for even more fashion inspiration? Take notes from Kourtney’s best shoe moments—like how she styled Céline pointed-toe mules with jeans, Dries Van Noten velvet boots with leather pants, and pointy-toe black suede pumps with high-waisted black skinny pants.