The 11 Best Shoes at the 2022 People’s Choice Awards: From Le Silla Boots to Zanotti Platforms

The People’s Choice Awards serve as a definitive time capsule for celebrity style, blending high-fashion risk-taking with the approachable energy of a fan-driven event.

On December 6, 2022, the stars descended upon The Barker Hangar in Santa Monica for a ceremony that proved footwear is often the most critical component of a red-carpet silhouette.

While the night celebrated heavy hitters like Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, Stranger Things, and the record-breaking Taylor Swift, the evening’s fashion legacy was defined by its footwear.

From high-octane platforms to vegan leather thigh-highs, the red carpet offered a masterclass in how the right shoe can anchor—or transform—an iconic look.

Below, we revisit the most memorable outfits and the designer shoes that elevated them to fashion history.

Heidi Klum Commands the Carpet in Maison Blanche and Le Silla Thigh-High Boots

The America’s Got Talent judge clearly stood out on the purple carpet in a deconstructed seafoam green and white mini dress by Maison Blanche, the fashion brand founded by Making the Cut Season 3 winner Yannik Zamboni.

Heidi Klum’s dress is part of the “Back” collection, which Zamboni presented at New York Fashion Week in September. It features an asymmetric silhouette with folds and cutouts, an abstract print, a long waist tie, and a halter strap.

Heidi Klum wears a deconstructed green and white dress from Maison Blanche, owned by Making the Cut Season 3 winner Yannik Zamboni (Credit: BauerGriffin / INSTARimages / Cover Images)

Klum, who co-presented The Reality Show of 2022 with The Kardashians, paired her look with over-the-knee white leather boots from the Italian shoe label Le Silla.

Heidi Klum pairs her summery green and white mini dress with white Le Silla thigh-high boots (Credit: BauerGriffin / INSTARimages / Cover Images)

Called the “Eva,” these boots fit like a second skin. Available at Farfetch, they are made from milk white stretch vegan leather and feature pointed toes and about 4.7-inch stiletto heels.

The Le Silla Eva is made from stretch vegan leather and features thin stiletto heels

Allowing her outfit to take center stage, Leni Klum’s mom accessorized with minimalist jewelry, wearing just a few gold rings.

She then highlighted her hazel eyes with shimmering green smoky eyeshadow, created by makeup artist Linda Hay, and sported her signature bangs, styled by Danilo Dixon.

Heidi Klum coordinates her look with green eyeshadow and sports her signature bangs (Credit: BauerGriffin / INSTARimages / Cover Images)

Laverne Cox Elevates Eco-Couture in Collina Strada and Metallic Gold Pumps

The Orange Is the New Black actress hosted the “E! Live From the Red Carpet” segment at the People’s Choice Awards.

And for her role, Laverne Cox made sure to dress the part in the Olive Butterfly Princess dress from Collina Strada’s Summer 2022 Ready-to-Wear collection.

Laverne Cox showcases her toned arms in a Collina Strada botanical green and gold dress with a pannier-style structure around the hips (Credit: BauerGriffin / INSTARimages / Cover Images)

This botanical green-and-gold dress featured a sheer, stretch lace bodysuit that fit her like a glove.

It also had a vintage-inspired skirt made from Rose Silk, an organic cellulose fiber made from the natural waste of rose bushes and stems, finished with a pannier-like structure around the hips.

Laverne Cox styles her gown with a vintage YSL chunky gold leaf necklace (Credit: BauerGriffin / INSTARimages / Cover Images)

Celebrity stylist Christina Joy Pacelli drew attention to Laverne’s cleavage with a vintage YSL gold leaf necklace. She then added Jennifer Meyer’s hoop earrings and ring to the look, along with Demarson’s statement “Nova E+” ring.

Boosting her 5’11” height further with metallic gold pumps, Laverne glammed up with yellow gold eyeshadow, peachy blush, and rosy pink lipstick, done by two-time Emmy-nominated makeup artist Deja Smith.

Hair artist Kiya Wright, a two-time Emmy winner, then styled Laverne’s hair into a messy updo with face-framing bangs.

Laverne Cox glams up with yellow-gold eyeshadow to match her outfit and wears her hair in a messy updo (Credit: BauerGriffin / INSTARimages / Cover Images)

Olivia Wilde’s Sheer Dior Moment Paired With Giuseppe Zanotti Platform Heels

Olivia Wilde scooped up the Drama Movie of 2022 award for her second directorial venture, Don’t Worry Darling. This marked her first red carpet appearance following her split from Harry Styles last month after two years of dating.

Taking to the stage to collect her award, Olivia Wilde stunned in a completely see-through Christian Dior Spring 2023 gown that many likened to Princess Diana’s “revenge dress.”

Olivia Wilde goes commando in a Christian Dior see-through lace dress, which many compared to the late Princess Diana’s revenge dress in 1994 (Credit: BauerGriffin / INSTARimages / Cover Images)

In 1994, the late Princess of Wales wore a black Christina Stambolian dress hours after then-Prince Charles admitted to cheating on her on television.

Olivia’s stylist, Karla Welch, however, took to her Instagram stories to deny that Wilde’s look is attributed to a man. “What’s revenge? We dress for the f*****g matriarchy.”

Olivia Wilde bares her nipples and knickers underneath her black lace dress (Credit: BauerGriffin / INSTARimages / Cover Images)

Leaving little to the imagination, Wilde wore nothing but black knickers underneath her black lace gown, exposing her nipples.

The risqué dress also featured a backless design, a voluminous tiered skirt, and a plunging neckline secured by thin spaghetti straps. It was styled with a wide black leather Saddle belt that cinched her tiny waist.

Olivia then accessorized with Anita Ko earrings and wore Giuseppe Zanotti “Bebe” platform heels.

Olivia Wilde keeps the rest of her look simple, styling with Anita Ko earrings (Credit: BauerGriffin / INSTARimages / Cover Images)

These pumps have a high-shine finish, trendy square toes, ankle straps, thick platforms, and 4.7-inch block heels.

The Bebe platform pumps by Giuseppe Zanotti boast a square toe with thick platforms and sky-high block heels

Letting her gown do all the talking, Jason Sudeikis’ ex opted for understated glam. Hairstylist Lona Maria Vigi styled her blonde tresses in loose waves, while makeup artist Sarah Tanno gave her a sultry look using Haus Labs by Lady Gaga.

She applied the Optic Intensity Eco Liner Black Onyx Matte around Olivia’s eyes and smudged it for a smoky look. She also used Melt Cosmetics’ Supernatural Lash and Haus Labs Lip Oil.

Olivia Wilde keeps the look sultry with smudged eyeliner and a hint of lip oil (Credit: BauerGriffin / INSTARimages / Cover Images)

Sarah Hyland Shows Major Leg in Vera Wang and Andrea Wazen Platform Sandals

The Pitch Perfect: Bumper in Berlin star flashed plenty of flesh in a frilly, tiny black dress from Vera Wang’s Spring 2023 collection.

Showcasing her toned legs and ample cleavage, Sarah Hyland’s mini frou-frou dress featured tiered pleated ruffles, an asymmetrical bodice with a cupped underwire bust, and a large rosette ribbon over one of her shoulders.

Sarah Hyland parades her legs in a Vera Wang mini frilly dress with a cupped underwire bra and a rosette ribbon on one shoulder (Credit: BauerGriffin / INSTARimages / Cover Images)

A pair of Andrea Wazen “Antigone” transparent sandals rounded out her chic look. These sandals elevated Sarah’s 5’2” height, thanks to the thick platforms and towering 6-inch heels.

Sarah Hyland boosts her 5’2″ height with Andrea Wazen Antigone clear sandals (Credit: BauerGriffin / INSTARimages / Cover Images)

They are made from leather with clear PVC vamp straps and ankle straps, finished with peep toes and rubber soles.

The Andrea Wazen Antigone sandals have clear peep-toe vamp straps and ankle straps set atop 6-inch heels

Styled by Brad Goreski, the Modern Family star accessorized with minimal jewelry, including a $78,180 Shay Diamond Emerald Cut Pink Ring and a $164,640 Emerald Cut Twin Ring.

Going for a baby doll face, makeup artist Denika Bedrossian highlighted Sarah’s eyes with heavy eyeliner and mascara. She then sculpted her cheekbones with peachy blush and finished the look with nude lipstick.

Hairstylist Ryan Richman used Aveda products to style Hyland’s center-parted waves.

Sarah Hyland goes for a baby doll look with heavy eyeliner, mascara, sculpted cheekbones, and nude lipstick (Credit: BauerGriffin / INSTARimages / Cover Images)

Shania Twain Revives a Pop-Culture Icon in Custom Rodarte

She’s one of the only two performers of the evening, hitting the stage with a medley of her classic hit songs, Any Man of Mine, That Don’t Impress Me Much, Waking Up Dreaming, and Man! I Feel Like a Woman!”

Later, Shania Twain returned to the stage as she was honored with the Music Icon Award.

For the ceremony, the 57-year-old Queen of Country Pop decided to recreate her leopard-print Marc Bouwer outfit from her That Don’t Impress Me Much music video from 1998.

Shania Twain recreates her That Don’t Impress Me Much outfit for the 2022 People’s Choice Awards (Credit: BauerGriffin / INSTARimages / Cover Images)

Going the daring route, Shania flaunted her abs and cleavage in a custom Rodarte gown that had sheer paneling across the torso and gloved sleeves.

It also featured an animal-print bandeau top, a matching draped hooded scarf, and a hip-hugging, low-waist black velour skirt with a curved waistline and a floor-sweeping hem.

Shania Twain wears a custom Rodarte gown with a leopard-print draped hooded scarf, a see-through torso, and a black velour skirt (Credit: BauerGriffin / INSTARimages / Cover Images)

The You’re Still the One hitmaker kept the rest of her look simple, styling with just a ring and a pair of diamond drop earrings.

Shania looked unrecognizable with her cotton candy-colored hair peeking out from her leopard hood. She then matched her hair to her pink lipstick and eyeshadow, and rounded out her look with heavy eyelashes.

Shania Twain looks unrecognizable with cotton candy pink hair (Credit: BauerGriffin / INSTARimages / Cover Images)

Carrie Underwood Reinvents Red-Carpet Glam in a Beaded Pantsuit and Gold Heels

That year’s Country Artist winner opted to ditch her usual glamorous flowing gown in favor of a retro pantsuit by Nashville-based fashion label Any Old Iron.

Carrie Underwood stood out in the $2,250 chic black suit, composed of a sleeveless blouse with a satin collar, a slim-fit blazer, and matching flared pants, fully hand-beaded with floral star embroidery in gold hue with amber crystals.

The American Idol Season Four winner paired her three-piece holiday pantsuit with pointy gold heels peeking out from beneath her bell-bottoms.

2022 People’s Country Artist winner Carrie Underwood opts for a retro pantsuit hand-beaded with floral star embroideries by Any Old Iron (Credit: BauerGriffin / INSTARimages / Cover Images)

To add more sparkle to her outfit, the Calia clothing founder accessorized with gold fan-shaped earrings and silver rings from Loree Rodkin.

Underwood’s blonde tresses were parted to one side and styled in voluminous curls cascading over her shoulders. Her makeup accentuated her eyes, featuring heavy eyelashes, mascara, shimmering smoky eyeshadow, and nude lipstick.

Carrie Underwood wears her blonde hair in voluminous curls and accentuates her eyes with heavy mascara and smoky eye makeup (Credit: BauerGriffin / INSTARimages / Cover Images)

Ellen Pompeo Trades Gowns for a Crystal Jumpsuit and Santoni Satin Heels

Grey’s Anatomy’s Ellen Pompeo bagged the award for Female TV Star of 2022 for her role in the ABC medical drama series.

Like Underwood, Pompeo ditched the typical red-carpet gown for an effortlessly cool jumpsuit that emphasized her slender physique.

Her outfit featured a striped pattern accented with blue, red, and purple crystals. It also had a cinched waist, a V-neckline, and long sleeves with slits for a hint of skin.

Ellen Pompeo, winner of Female TV Star of 2022, shimmers in a colorful, crystal-embellished striped jumpsuit (Credit: BauerGriffin / INSTARimages / Cover Images)

The actress coordinated her look with a red manicure and blue satin heels by Santoni, and completed it with diamond hoop earrings and diamond rings.

Beauty-wise, she wore her tresses down in loose waves and kept things understated with pink lip gloss and mascara.

Ellen Pompeo styles her hair in loose waves and wears understated makeup with pink lip gloss (Credit: BauerGriffin / INSTARimages / Cover Images)

Carmen Electra Turns Up the Heat in Alexander Wang and Minimalist Sandals

She’s no stranger to showing off her curves, and Tuesday was no different when she put on a busty display in an Alexander Wang gown.

Carmen Electra set temperatures soaring in the risqué gown featuring a slinky, high-waisted black satin skirt and a crystal-embellished mesh bra inspired by a strappy bikini top.

The daring number also had a halterneck, a back zip closure, and a wraparound strap that wound around her waist.

Carmen Electra flashes her boobs in Alexander Wang crystal bikini bra top and black satin maxi skirt (Credit: BauerGriffin / INSTARimages / Cover Images)

The Baywatch star accessorized with silver hoop earrings and rings from Sterling Forever and Natalie Mills and carried a matching silver bag.

Slipping into open-toe sandals, Carmen finished the look with sultry glam, wearing her hair swept into a sleek high ponytail by Johnny Stunts and bold smoky cat-eye makeup paired with a nude lip, courtesy of Darian Darling.

Carmen Electra pulls her hair into a sleek high ponytail and wears bold cat-eye makeup with nude lipstick (Credit: BauerGriffin / INSTARimages / Cover Images)

Loren Gray Goes Bold in Aniye Records and Barely-There Styling

Olivia Wilde isn’t the only celeb who went commando at the event. TikTok star Loren Gray, then the seventh most-followed individual on the platform, also opted for a transparent gown that gave onlookers a clear view of her bottom.

The social media personality wore a black-and-white look featuring a black leather corset bustier top and a transparent white mermaid-style maxi skirt that revealed her black underwear.

TikTok star Loren Gray shows off her bum in Aniye Records gown, featuring a black leather corset bodice and a see-through tulle skirt (Credit: BauerGriffin / INSTARimages / Cover Images)

Loren styled her bold look with chunky chain bracelets, black chain earrings, and a statement black ring from Clothed_LA and Britt Bolton Jewelry, curated by stylist Tabitha Sanchez.

Hairstylist Angelina Panelli styled Loren’s blonde hair in soft waves, while makeup artist Michael Shepherd used Charlotte Tilbury to create a smoky eye with winged liner and a pink lip.

Loren Gray wears her blonde tresses in messy waves and highlights her eyes with smoky eyeshadow (Credit: BauerGriffin / INSTARimages / Cover Images)

Billy Porter Finishes a Dramatic Van Der Kemp Look With Louboutin Platforms

The Tony Award winner presented the Music Icon Award to Shania Twain. For the role, he made sure to turn heads in a monochrome black look.

The American Horror Story actor wore Ronald Van Der Kemp’s “silk duchess ruffled scarecrow coat,” featuring a popped collar, three-quarter sleeves, and an all-over ruffle design.

He styled it with a black leather belt and paired the look with black wide-leg pants by Alexandre Vauthier.

Billy Porter in Ronald Van Der Kemp’s silk duchess ruffled scarecrow coat and Alexandre Vauthier wide-leg pants (Credit: BauerGriffin / INSTARimages / Cover Images)

Billy did not skimp on accessories and styled his look with House of Emmanuele’s “Dynasty” choker, a matching “Dynasty” bracelet, and several chunky rings from On Aura Tout Vu’s “Heritage” collection.

To complete the look, Porter wore Christian Louboutin platform boots. He then styled his hair in cornrow braids and highlighted his eyes with dramatic black winged eyeliner.

Billy Porter glams up his look with black winged eyeshadow and cornrow braids (Credit: BauerGriffin / INSTARimages / Cover Images)

Ryan Reynolds Keeps It Classic in Thom Browne at the People’s Choice Awards

He’s one of the highest-grossing film actors of all time, with a worldwide box-office gross of over $5 billion. And at this year’s People’s Choice Awards, Ryan Reynolds was honored with the People’s Icon Award.

People’s Icon honoree Ryan Reynolds opts for understated polish in a dark gray three-piece Thom Browne suit, finished with classic black lace-up dress shoes (Credit: BauerGriffin / INSTARimages / Cover Images)

Under the expert styling of Ilaria Urbinati, the actor wore a three-piece Thom Brown suit, complete with a crisp white shirt, a dark gray tie, and black dress shoes.

Blake Lively’s husband parted his brushed-up hair to one side and credited makeup artist Vivian Baker for making him “three weeks younger.”

Ryan Reynolds wears a side-parted brushed-up hairstyle and accentuates his features with minimal makeup (Credit: BauerGriffin / INSTARimages / Cover Images)

Why the People’s Choice Awards Remain a Footwear-First Red Carpet

Unlike industry-voted ceremonies, the People’s Choice Awards consistently reflect what resonates most with fans—and that sensibility is often clearest at shoe level. From statement platforms and sculptural boots to crystal-embellished stilettos, the event has long served as a reliable snapshot of how celebrity footwear balances trend, comfort, and visual impact. As these moments show, the right pair of shoes doesn’t just complete a look at the PCAs—it defines it.