Behati Prinsloo’s Height Secrets: How She Pairs 6-Inch Stilettos With 5’11” Adam Levine

Behati Prinsloo and Adam Levine have been fixtures of the Los Angeles event circuit since they first appeared together in 2012.

While their individual careers in modeling and music often take center stage, their red carpet appearances provide a consistent study in proportions and high-end footwear.

Prinsloo, a Namibian model known for her work with Victoria’s Secret, often utilizes her height to experiment with bold silhouettes that contrast with Levine’s preference for classic tailoring.

Behati Prinsloo Stuns in Black-and-Red Armani Privé at the 2015 Oscars

On February 22, 2015, Behati Prinsloo and Adam Levine stepped out at the 87th Annual Academy Awards in a coordinated Armani moment, with Prinsloo in a black-and-red Armani Privé gown accented by De Beers diamond jewelry and Levine in a classic Giorgio Armani tuxedo.

Behati Prinsloo stuns in a strapless black-and-red beaded Armani Privé gown, elevating the sleek column silhouette with hidden high-heeled sandals as she poses with Adam Levine at the 87th Annual Academy Awards on February 22, 2015 (Credit: Matt Petit / ©A.M.P.A.S.)

Behati Prinsloo Elevates a Calvin Klein Gown With Gold Stilettos at the Vanity Fair Oscars Party

At the 2014 Vanity Fair Oscar Party in West Hollywood, the pair’s height dynamic was on full display. Standing at 5’10½” (179.1 cm), Prinsloo is nearly the same height as Levine, who stands at 5’11¼” (181 cm).

This evening, she leaned into her height advantage, pairing a deep-red Calvin Klein Collection gown with gold stiletto heels that set her several inches above Levine. To balance the look, Levine wore a classic head-to-toe Salvatore Ferragamo suit, while Prinsloo carried a coordinating Ferragamo clutch.

Behati Prinsloo pairs gold heels with her sleek dark red Calvin Klein Collection gown while posing with Adam Levine at the 2014 Vanity Fair Oscar Party in West Hollywood on March 2, 2014, in West Hollywood (Credit: FayesVision / WENN)

Behati Prinsloo’s Journey: From South African Roots to Fashion Icon

Born in South Africa and raised in the quiet Namibian town of Grootfontein, Behati Prinsloo’s trajectory to fashion icon began with a classic “right place, right time” discovery.

At 16, while vacationing in Cape Town with her grandparents, she was approached by a scout from Storm Model Management.

Miranda Kerr, Alessandra Ambrosio, Marisa Miller, Selita Ebanks, Karolina Kurkova, Doutzen Kroes, Heidi Klum, and Behati Prinsloo pose at the Lincoln Road Victoria’s Secret on Nov. 13, 2008, in Miami Beach, Florida (Credit: Mitchell Zachs / WENN)

What started as a chance encounter quickly transformed into a career-defining contract.

Behati Prinsloo keeps it casual in black high-top sneakers, a blue floral mini dress, and a black vest while attending the Entourage Season 7 premiere (Credit: PNP / WENN)

Prinsloo soon moved from the South African coast to the global stage, bringing her signature “boho-meets-high-fashion” energy to the runways of London, Paris, and New York.

Behati Prinsloo Pairs Vintage Tom Ford Gucci With Crystal-Embellished Alexander Wang Sandals at the 2020 Vanity Fair Oscars Party

At the 2020 Vanity Fair Oscar Party, Behati Prinsloo wore a vintage Gucci Spring 1998 look designed by Tom Ford, paired with Alexander Wang Blake crystal-embellished chainmail-trimmed satin sandals and an Alexander Wang Wanglock Knot Pouch.

Her husband, Adam Levine, complemented her look in Dior Men by Kim Jones.

Behati Prinsloo shows off her toned figure in a sleek black two-piece set paired with glittery ankle-strap stiletto heels and a sparkly clutch while posing with Adam Levine at the 2020 Vanity Fair Oscar Party in Beverly Hills (Credit: Avalon / WENN)

Behati and Adam met over email when the Maroon 5 frontman was scouting actresses for a music video he was working on.

While Behati didn’t end up working on the video, the two stayed in touch via email before eventually meeting in person. After a brief break-up, the two married.

Behati and Adam reside in Los Angeles with their daughters, Dusty Rose and Gio Grace. They welcomed their third child — and first son — in January 2023.

Behati Prinsloo stuns in a dark lace-trimmed gown paired with black platform heels while posing with Adam Levine, both showcasing their tattoos at the 2021 Baby2Baby Gala in West Hollywood (Credit: Avalon / WENN)

Off-duty, Behati Prinsloo leans into a more relaxed, bohemian aesthetic—one that still hinges on thoughtfully chosen footwear.

Behati Prinsloo’s Effortlessly Cool Courtside Look: Leopard-Print Skinnies and Yeezy Sneakers

On April 13, 2016, at Kobe Bryant’s final NBA game at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, Behati Prinsloo stepped into a rare off-duty moment that still reflects her approach to footwear today.

Behati Prinsloo shared a bucket of popcorn with husband Adam Levine while seated courtside at Kobe Bryant’s final NBA game at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California, on April 13, 2016 (Credit: WENN)

Grounding her look in Adidas x Kanye West Yeezy 350 Boost sneakers in “Pirate Black,” she balanced comfort with a distinctly directional edge—pairing the streamlined silhouette with Current/Elliott’s “Stiletto” leopard-print skinny jeans.

The contrast between bold pattern and minimalist sneakers highlights a styling formula she often returns to: letting footwear anchor the look while everything else adds texture and personality.

Behati Prinsloo keeps it casual and chic in leopard-print skinnies and Yeezy sneakers while enjoying a Lakers game with Adam Levine (Credit: WENN)

Behati Prinsloo’s Signature Fashion Style & Red Carpet Looks

In March 2016, Behati Prinsloo stepped out in West Hollywood for lunch with fellow Victoria’s Secret models Rosie Huntington-Whiteley and Lily Aldridge.

Lily Aldridge steps out in Los Angeles with her hair swept back, grounding her denim-and-leather look with tan suede Isabel Marant ankle boots featuring pointed toes, soft slouch shafts, and stacked mid-height heels on March 30, 2016 (Credit: WENN)

Lily was spotted arriving at Gracias Madre with Behati, who proudly showed off her baby bump in a form-fitting Alexander Wang striped dress, a Juicy Couture denim Tencel duster, and Converse Jack Purcell sneakers, which you can buy on Zappos.

While Lily Aldridge’s height—5 ft 8 (172.7 cm)—is shorter than Behati’s, her choice of heeled boots occasionally made her appear taller in some photos.

Lily Aldridge and Behati Prinsloo step out in coordinated denim, contrasting tan suede Isabel Marant ankle boots with crisp white low-top sneakers for an effortless off-duty pairing (Credit: WENN)

Behati, on the other hand, stuck to her signature boho look. Lily sported an Isabel Marant denim jacket over a black tank top tucked into a pair of J Brand leather skinny pants.

Behati Prinsloo keeps it effortlessly cool in white low-top sneakers, pairing them with a striped bodycon dress and a lightweight denim layer for a relaxed, model-off-duty look (Credit: WENN)

Lily’s accessories—a pair of hoop earrings, an embroidered Isabel Marant canvas belt, a Saint Laurent studded bag, and a pair of tan suede boots—amplified the look’s bohemian vibe.

She shielded her eyes with a pair of Ray-Ban “Clubmaster” sunnies and kept the rest of her look simple by wearing her hair up in a neat bun and sporting neutral makeup.

Lily Aldridge wears an Isabel Marant denim jacket, Paige tank top, and J Brand leather pants (Credit: WENN)

Lily’s boots are the tan suede “Leyton” boots from French fashion designer Isabel Marant. They feature knotted tassel details, raised toplines, pointed toes, side zips, and four-inch stacked heels.

Lily Aldridge’s feet in tan Isabel Marant “Leyton” suede ankle boots, featuring pointed toes, stacked heels, and tassel-embellished side details (Credit: WENN)

While Lily’s exact style is sold out, similar Isabel Marant boots are available in black-and-tan at Farfetch and Nordstrom.

Step Inside Behati Prinsloo’s Most Defining Shoe & Style Moments

From towering stilettos that accentuate her statuesque frame to effortless off-duty sneakers and bohemian boots, Behati Prinsloo’s style is ultimately defined by how she uses footwear to shape her proportions, mood, and attitude.

Whether she’s stepping onto the red carpet or embracing laid-back model-off-duty dressing, her shoe choices consistently anchor the look.