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Kate Middleton’s Block Heel Pumps Are So Much Cooler Than Stilettos

  • Writer: Melissa Mondesir
    Melissa Mondesir
  • Nov 12, 2019
  • 2 min read

Updated: Jun 17

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Kate Middleton could wear a burlap sack, and we’d still think she’d look superior to the majority of us. Ever since the Duchess of Cambridge caught the eyes of Prince Williams, international media outlets have been flocking to her like geese, paying particular attention to her immaculate sense of style.


She’s consistently featured on numerous best-dressed lists, but beyond her fantastic coats and midi dresses, her selection of shoes deserves a special mention. The Duchess is plausibly committed to higher heel heights, donning stilettos even throughout her pregnancies (to which I say: kudos).


More recently, however, she’s been tapping into other footwear trends, as she was recently spotted wearing block heels. We have a feeling these comfortable and chic shoes could become a mainstay in her closet, which is excellent news because anything Kate wears, we’ll copy, and block heels are exceptionally comfortable.


Block heels offer more support for your feet and allow for an even distribution of weight. They were a staple back in the 70s, as well as in the 90s. Now, the trend is back for another hurrah (and we hope it stays for a while).


Keep scrolling for some inspiration from the Duchess herself, and shop our edit of block heels.


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Sam Edelman Stillson Pump

Nine West Women's Astoria Pump

Bella Marie Block Heel Sandal

Nine West Nora Sandal

Marc Fisher Claire Pump

Herstyle Rosemmina Block High Heel Sandals

Sam Edelman Odila Heeled Sandal

Olivia K D'Orsay Pump

Vince Camuto Talise Pump

CL by Chinese Laundry Jody Dress Sandal

Sam Edelman Leah Heel

J. Adams Jolie Classic Pumps

Calvin Klein Genoveva Dress Pump

Nine West Women's YUNIP Pump, Black 001, 8

Nine West Women's Yunip Pump

Looking for more looks inspired by Kate Middleton? Check out these below:


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