The Heel Edit: Why Staud's Footwear Is the Season's Most-Wanted Step Up
There's a particular alchemy that Staud has perfected — the ability to make a shoe feel both genuinely wearable and utterly covetable. Since the brand's expansion into footwear, Staud heels have become a quiet obsession among those who understand that the right shoe doesn't just complete an outfit; it elevates it entirely. This season, the footwear offering is its strongest yet: textural, considered, and deeply flattering across a range of silhouettes.
What makes Staud's approach to shoe design so compelling is the same design philosophy that built its clothing reputation — an instinct for materials that feel luxurious without being laborious, and shapes that read as fresh without chasing trends. Whether you're drawn to an architectural block heel or a dainty kitten silhouette, there's a Staud heel that will earn its place as a wardrobe staple.
The Sloane: A Block Heel Worth Building Around
The Staud Sloane heel has quickly become one of the brand's most-searched styles — and once you see it in the flesh, the appeal is immediately obvious. Crafted in natural raffia, the Sloane brings a warm, tactile quality that works beautifully across both casual resort dressing and elevated summer evenings. The block heel offers genuine stability without sacrificing the elongating line you want from a sandal, making it the kind of shoe you'll reach for again and again.
Style the Staud Sloane heels with a linen midi dress or a pair of wide-leg tailored trousers — the natural raffia tone acts as a neutral that pairs effortlessly with the brand's signature palette of earthy whites, soft stripes, and botanical prints.
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The Case for Staud Kitten Heels
If the block heel is about confidence, the Staud kitten heel is about charm. The Freja is the standout here — a thong sandal that manages to feel simultaneously retro and utterly contemporary. The shell paillette embellishment elevates it from simple sandal to conversation piece, while the low kitten heel height means it transitions seamlessly from day to evening without a second thought. It's the kind of shoe that makes even the simplest outfit — a slip dress, a linen co-ord — feel intentional.
Two More Staud Heels to Know This Season
Beyond the hero styles, Staud's broader footwear edit deserves attention. The Brigitte Slingback and the Brigitte Woven Mule represent two distinct moods — both equally considered, both equally wearable.
Brigitte Porcini Clear Slingback Heel
Staud — $375
Brigitte Espresso Knotted Woven Leather Mule
Staud — $263
The Brigitte Slingback, rendered in warm porcini with a clear PVC strap detail, is the kind of heel that looks as good with a tailored midi as it does with denim. The clear strap creates an illusion of a barely-there shoe while the block heel grounds it with purpose. Meanwhile, the hand-knotted woven leather mule — that rich espresso tone, that artisanal texture — is a masterclass in understated luxury. It's the shoe you wear when you want to look effortlessly dressed without anyone quite knowing why.
How to Build a Look Around Staud Footwear
The beauty of investing in Staud heels is that the brand's clothing and footwear are designed to work in concert. The Sloane's raffia naturally complements the Wells embroidered midi or the Albee mini — both of which share that same warm, artisanal quality. The Freja kitten heel, meanwhile, is the ideal partner for the brand's more ethereal pieces: lace-trimmed dresses, floaty minis, anything with a delicate, feminine energy.
At Lola Dré, the full Staud footwear and ready-to-wear edit is available in one place — which means building complete, considered looks is entirely straightforward. It's the kind of curation that makes getting dressed feel genuinely pleasurable rather than effortful.
