Throwback to March 5, 2015: Kendall Jenner joined her older half-sister, Kim Kardashian, at a Balmain dinner following the label’s Paris Fashion Week presentation, serving a sleek, model-off-duty look in all black.
At the time, headlines buzzed about Kendall charting her own path beyond reality TV, but the fashion story here was the Balmain moment—and those gold-hardware cage sandals.
Kendall Jenner, in a black velvet Balmain Fall 2015 ensemble with a waist-cinching belt, arrives for dinner in Paris alongside Gigi Hadid, who wore a cobalt blue crop-top set layered under a black coat on March 5, 2015
The 19-year-old model donned a head-to-toe Balmain look, pairing a Fall 2015 long-sleeved velvet top with a matching ruffled velvet skirt that showcased the label’s signature dramatic tailoring.
She cinched the ensemble with a chunky waist belt for added structure. Kendall completed the look with the standout Balmain “Hopi” Leather Cage Sandals, featuring gold-toned metal hardware and bold lace-up detailing.
Kendall Jenner steps out in Paris wearing a black velvet Balmain Fall 2015 look with a chunky waist-cinching belt, later layering on a belted gray coat—all styled with statement-making Balmain “Hopi” leather cage sandals
How do you like Kendall’s Balmain ensemble? Her stunning heels feature gold-colored metal hardware, front lace-up closure, and back-zip closure.
The Balmain 110 mm “Hopi” leather cage sandals — crafted in Italy with bold cutouts, gold hardware, and a sculptural stiletto heel
Balmain’s cage sandals have become a recurring red-carpet favorite, spotted on everyone from models to pop stars. To see how different celebrities have styled these bold statement heels, here are a few standout features worth revisiting:
Celebrity Style Moments in Balmain Cage Sandals
👠 Featured Articles on Balmain Cage-Style Footwear:
- 📏 Kylie Jenner vs. Karolína Kurková: Who Slayed the Balmain Mini Dress Best? — Kylie paired her metallic Balmain mini with statement-making cage heels from the Spring 2015 collection.
- 📏 Kendall Jenner Debuts New Bangs at AMAs in Oriett Domenech — Kendall styled her look with Balmain cage heels, specifically the “Kali” cutout leather sandals.
- 📏 Anja Rubik and Karolina Kurkova at Project Runway Poland Season 2 Finale — featuring Balmain Hopi leather cage sandals with metal-cage-covered heels.
- 📏 Ellie Goulding With Blonde Hair Down in Balmain × H&M Shoes — Ellie stepped out in black caged sandals from the Balmain × H&M collaboration.
Kim Kardashian Turns Heads in Fringed Balmain Pre-Fall 2015 Ensemble
Kim Kardashian, who earlier shocked onlookers in a completely see-through dress from Lanvin, wore a fringed outfit from the Balmain Pre-Fall 2015 collection consisting of a jacket and a matching skirt.
Kim Kardashian debuted a striking platinum blonde bob while wearing a gold-fringed Balmain Pre-Fall 2015 jacket in Paris
Kim Kardashian turned heads in a gold-fringed Balmain Pre-Fall 2015 ensemble while stepping out hand-in-hand with husband, Kanye West, for dinner in Paris on March 5, 2015
Kim completed the glittery Wild West outfit with a pair of suede boots from Azzedine Alaïa.
Kim Kardashian channels a glamorous Wild West vibe in a glittering gold-fringed Balmain Pre-Fall 2015 jacket and skirt, paired with black suede lace-up boots by Azzedine Alaïa
From Paris runways to off-duty street style, Kim Kardashian and Kendall Jenner continue to influence the fashion conversation with their bold shoe choices. To explore more of their most talked-about footwear looks, check out the highlights below:
More Kim Kardashian & Kendall Jenner Shoe Highlights
👠 Must-See Kim Kardashian & Kendall Jenner Shoe Moments:
- 📏 Kim Kardashian’s Most Iconic Shoe Moments — A curated gallery of 30 unforgettable heels and boots, from Louboutins to pearl-embellished Giuseppe Zanotti.
- 📏 Kim Kardashian as the Face of Stuart Weitzman’s Fall 2022 Boot Campaign — Showcases her in thigh-high stretch suede and croc-embossed Lucite designs.
- 📏 Kim Kardashian’s Gravity-Defying 10-Inch Pleaser Heels at the 2024 Met Gala — A deep dive into her standout footwear choice that had everyone talking.
- 📏 Kim Kardashian’s Stiletto & Platform Moments with Reggie Bush — Highlights her elevated looks at red carpet events early in her career.
- 📏 Kendall Jenner’s Height, Shoe Size & Heel Style Evolution — Explores how she enhances her statuesque frame with bold brands like Louboutin, Yeezy, and Jacquemus.
- 📏 Kendall Jenner’s Jimmy Choo Fall 2022 Campaign Shoes — Features gold-metallic wedge boots, candy-colored sneakers, and over-the-knee styles.
- 📏 Kendall Jenner’s Street Style with Nike Running Shoes — From Flyknit sneakers to athleisure chic, her sporting-meets-fashion looks shine.