The reality star and business mogul Kim Kardashian added yet another line to her résumé when she starred alongside Emma Roberts in the twelfth season of the anthology series American Horror Story: Delicate. The season premiered in late 2023 and wrapped in early 2024, marking Kardashian’s most high-profile scripted role to date.
While her casting initially drew mixed reactions, series creator Ryan Murphy praised her as “one of the biggest and brightest television stars in the world,” and the role gave Kardashian a chance to expand her cultural influence beyond fashion and reality TV.
Still, even as she stepped into acting, Kardashian continued to command attention with her style. On a spring outing in New York, she turned heads in a monochromatic Alaïa ensemble that merged street style with runway polish.
Kim Kardashian steps out in New York City wearing a body-hugging gray Alaïa silk and cashmere knit dress with a ribbed high neck, wraparound tie detail, and matching sock-style boots on April 26, 2023 (Credit: Roger Wong / INSTARimages)
One of the standout elements of Kim Kardashian’s monochrome New York look was her choice of footwear. She paired her Alaïa knit dress with the instantly recognizable Balenciaga “Knife” over-the-knee boots.
This silhouette has become one of the most influential designs in modern luxury footwear since its debut in Demna Gvasalia’s Spring/Summer 2017 collection.
👢 Explore Balenciaga “Knife” Moments:
Since their debut in Spring/Summer 2017 under Demna Gvasalia, Balenciaga’s sharp-toed “Knife” boots have become a modern footwear icon, spotted on numerous celebrities. Here are some standout style moments featured on Your Next Shoes:
- 📸 Balenciaga Knife Boots at the 2017 Met Gala — Lily Aldridge and Salma Hayek embraced bold, colorful thigh-high Knife boots for fashion’s biggest night.
- 👢 Kendall Jenner in Distressed Denim and Knife Booties — Kendall turned heads on the streets of New York with a casual yet striking Knife bootie look.
- 🖤 Hailey Baldwin’s Paris Fashion Week Statement — Hailey styled metallic pants with white Knife boots, blending futuristic edge with high fashion.
- ✨ Kim Kardashian’s Bold Knife Boot Moment — Kim showcased hot-pink Knife Shark over-the-knee boots during a Tiffany & Co. outing in NYC.
Defined by their razor-sharp pointed toe, second-skin stretch fit, and high stiletto heel, the Knife boots create a sleek, continuous line from toe to thigh.
Their futuristic yet minimalist aesthetic has made them a go-to choice for celebrities seeking a bold yet versatile statement shoe — and Kim has been one of the most visible champions of the style.
Kim Kardashian completes her monochrome ensemble with Balenciaga’s signature “Knife” over-the-knee boots in a matching gray shade, featuring a sharp pointed toe and sock-like fit (Credit: Roger Wong / INSTARimages)
👠 Explore More of Kim Kardashian’s Iconic Shoe Moments:
From luxury boot campaigns to unforgettable street-style statements, Kim Kardashian’s footwear choices continue to shape trends and spark conversation. Here are some of her most memorable fashion features on Your Next Shoes:
- 🏁 Kim debuts NikeSKIMS in gray athleisure with pointed boots — blending sporty minimalism with sleek footwear.
- 🧥 Stuart Weitzman Fall 2022 boot campaign — Kim takes center stage in stretch thigh-high boots.
- ✨ Kim Kardashian’s 30 Most Iconic Shoe Looks — an evergreen roundup of her best heels and boots through the years.
- 🎨 Balenciaga leopard pantaboots on Good Morning America — a bold fusion of legwear and footwear in one statement piece.
- 🔮 Hot-pink Balenciaga Knife boots in NYC — Kim makes waves pairing SKIMS with one of Balenciaga’s most talked-about designs.