There is no reason to give up stylizing your figure with some heels in order to avoid foot pain. In the middle ground between flat shoes and high stilettos or platform heels, kitten heels are tastefully erected.

They consist of a shoe or sandal with a low, thin heel, the perfect option to add a touch of sophistication and femininity to any look without being excessive. Comfortable, ideal and very versatile to combine on countless occasions.

Although kitten heels are one of the leading footwear trends for this spring and summer, they are not actually a new design. Its origin dates back to the reign of Louis XIV in France, nicknamed the Sun King, in the 17th century. They were worn by personalities of high society, the monarchy and the court, conceived as a symbol of power.

Later, in the 1950s, they began to become popular with the general public. They were known by this name because they were the shoes that young girls (kittens, kittens in English) wore before getting used to higher heels.

Likewise, they lived through another era of splendor in the nineties, jumping back into the spotlight of trends. This season, they will once again gain special prominence, also standing out as a shoe with many possibilities: from casual and informal outfits, to the most special occasions. Below, we suggest five models with which to join the passion for kitten heels.

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In a simpler way, to combine it with everything, the Mango model with a rounded sandal toe and a three-centimeter heel, in black. Price: 35.99 euros.

Again betting on the straps to tie the sandal to the ankle, this Zara proposal in leather with a rounded toe. The heel height is seven centimeters and it is available in white or black. Price: 49.95 euros.

For a touch of color, Andypola’s leather sandals with thin V-shaped straps on the instep and square toe. The heel measures 7.5 centimeters and they are available in red, blue, grey, black and orange. Price: 74.90 euros.

In a more distinguished key, an ideal option for your spring and summer events is the Lila model from Mint