Mandy Moore’s Painful Shoe Moment: The Red Carpet Look That Highlighted Her Foot Struggles

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We never realized Mandy Moore had bunionettes until we saw her in the shoes she chose to wear to the NBC and Universal EMMY nominee celebration at the Hollywood Tesse restaurant.

Mandy Moore stuns in a geometric color-block Proenza Schouler dress paired with chic black ankle-strap mules at the NBC & Universal Television Emmy Nominee Celebration Mixer in West Hollywood, California, on August 13, 2019Mandy Moore stuns in a geometric color-block Proenza Schouler dress paired with chic black ankle-strap mules at the NBC & Universal Television Emmy Nominee Celebration Mixer in West Hollywood, California, on August 13, 2019 (Credit: Adriana M. Barraza / Derrick Salters / WENN)

Mandy’s custom Proenza Schouler ankle-strap mules had closed pointy toes that cut off right at the protruding lumps along the outsides of her little toes.

The edges must’ve been chaffing against her foot deformities the whole night, which caused them to turn an attention-getting shade of swollen red.

Mandy Moore's bunionettes sticking out of her black-suede ankle-strap mulesMandy Moore’s bunionettes sticking out of her black-suede ankle-strap mules

While we don’t think Mandy’s bunionettes can be included in our list of ugly celebrity feet with corns and jacked-up hammer toes yet, we think she should avoid shoes like these from now on.

We’ve also got tips for Mandy on how to treat and prevent bony and lumpy foot deformities before they get any worse.

Mandy Moore’s choice of black suede Proenza Schouler ankle-strap mules showcased her chic style but unfortunately drew attention to her bunionettes as the pointed, closed-toe design appeared to cause discomfort, with visible redness and swelling around her little toesMandy Moore’s choice of black suede Proenza Schouler ankle-strap mules showcased her chic style but unfortunately drew attention to her bunionettes as the pointed, closed-toe design appeared to cause discomfort, with visible redness and swelling around her little toes

Despite the attention drawn to Mandy’s footwear challenges, her overall look that night was undeniably stylish and sophisticated.

The singer and actress dazzled in a Proenza Schouler Fall 2019 RTW dress, featuring a striking color-block design in black, white, and dark gold.

She complemented the geometric aesthetic with a chic Carolina Santo Domingo ‘Eva’ box bag and added a touch of sparkle with elegant Anita Ko jewelry, solidifying her red-carpet ensemble as both bold and refined.

Mandy Moore in a Proenza Schouler geometric color-block dress and black-suede ankle-strap mulesMandy Moore wearing a Proenza Schouler Fall 2019 RTW geometric colorblock dress, black-suede ankle-strap mules, Anita Ko jewelry, and carrying a Carolina Santo Domingo ‘Eva’ box bag

From Menswear-Inspired to Edgy: Mandy’s Other Memorable Outfits

About a month earlier, Mandy experimented with a menswear-inspired style in a Ralph Lauren Collection white tuxedo suit at Paris Fashion Week Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2019/2020.

Mandy Moore exuded effortless elegance at the Schiaparelli Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2019/2020 show during Paris Fashion Week on July 1, 2019, wearing a sharp Ralph Lauren white tuxedo suit paired with bold hot pink Tabitha Simmons bow slingback pumps, perfectly tying her lipstick to her standout footwearMandy Moore exuded effortless elegance at the Schiaparelli Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2019/2020 show during Paris Fashion Week on July 1, 2019, wearing a sharp Ralph Lauren white tuxedo suit paired with bold hot pink Tabitha Simmons bow slingback pumps, perfectly tying her lipstick to her standout footwear

For her shoes, she chose Tabitha Simmons ‘Rise’ bow slingback pumps in the Top Color of the Summer, hot pink. We love how Mandy paired her lipstick with her shoes’ hue, which really tied her whole look together.

Tabitha Simmons Rise Slingback Pumps

Tabitha Simmons 'Rise' Slingback PumpsTabitha Simmons ‘Rise’ Slingback Pumps, $645

Shoe Highlights: Mandy Moore’s Chic Footwear Choices Across Events

Back in May, Mandy was in a much darker fashion mood and wore an edgy Dundas belted leather dress to Entertainment Weekly & People’s Upfronts party.

On her feet were Christian Louboutin ‘514’ satin ankle-strap sandals, also worn by Paris Jackson at the 2019 Vanity Fair Oscar Party.

Mandy Moore embraced edgy sophistication at the Entertainment Weekly & People VIP cocktail party during the New York Upfronts on May 14, 2019, in a sleek Dundas belted leather dress paired with classic Christian Louboutin satin ankle-strap sandals, exuding a bold and confident vibeMandy Moore embraced edgy sophistication at the Entertainment Weekly & People VIP cocktail party during the New York Upfronts on May 14, 2019, in a sleek Dundas belted leather dress paired with classic Christian Louboutin satin ankle-strap sandals, exuding a bold and confident vibe

Mandy Moore’s affinity for Christian Louboutin footwear is evident in her various red-carpet appearances. Notably, she paired a nude Emilia Wickstead dress with burgundy Christian Louboutin Pigalle Follies pumps at her Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony, showcasing her elegant style.