Hailey Bieber’s Shoe Style Evolution: From Crystal Gucci Sandals to Edgy Ash Boots

Hailey Rhode Bieber has long been a fixture of the global fashion circuit, balancing high-glamour red carpet appearances with a mastery of “off-duty” street style.

Hailey Rhode Bieber wears a printed hoodie and matching joggers from Billie Eilish’s collaboration with Bershka (Credit: WENN / Jeff Grossman / Judy Eddy / Nicky Nelson / Instar)

Whether she is attending an elite gala in Manhattan or navigating the streets of West Hollywood, her footwear choices often serve as the focal point of her ensembles.

From the architectural precision of crystal-embellished Gucci sandals to the edgy reliability of Ash boots, Hailey’s style evolution offers a blueprint for modern luxury dressing.

Hailey Baldwin wears a Billie Eilish x Bershka printed sweatshirt with matching sweatpants and yellow Nike Air Jordan 1 Low Se sneakers in West Hollywood on November 18, 2020

To understand her impact on footwear trends, one must look back at her pivotal style moments in 2018—a year that defined her transition from a rising model to a global style icon.

Hailey Baldwin Stuns in Alex Perry Gown With Gucci “Ilse” Crystal-Embellished Sandals at the Whitney Museum Gala

Hailey Baldwin turned heads at the Whitney Museum Celebrates The 2018 Annual Gala And Studio Party at The Whitney Museum of American Art on May 22, 2018, in New York City

Serving as the benefit committee co-chair, she mingled among an influential New York crowd that included David Burtka, Young Paris, and Warren Elgort.

Hailey Baldwin’s dazzling Alex Perry patent leather gown

The American model styled her dazzling Alex Perry patent-leather gown with Lorraine Schwartz hoop earrings, a sleek high ponytail secured with a black scrunchie, and Gucci’s crystal-embellished “Ilse” suede sandals—one of the standout footwear designs from Alessandro Michele’s maximalist era at the Italian fashion house.

Rows of shimmering crystals highlight the slim, curvy lines of a suede sandal, set on a stiletto heel and finished with a color-pop of pink at the sole

Introduced around the Fall/Winter 2017 collections, the elegant stiletto silhouette features three delicate front straps and a slender buckle-fastening ankle strap set atop a soaring 110mm heel.

Michele elevated the classic strappy sandal with high-octane sparkle, covering the suede upper in tonal crystals while finishing the shoe with signature house details, including a rose-print leather lining and a pink-painted sole—subtle collector cues that Gucci enthusiasts instantly recognize.

These black shoes also feature an ankle strap with a side buckle fastening and three straps across the front

Hailey Baldwin Turns Heads in Alexandre Vauthier and Jimmy Choo “Max” Platform Sandals at the Billboard Music Awards

Two days earlier, Hailey joined Jenna Dewan, Grace VanderWaal, Demi Lovato, Mila Kunis, Ciara, Taylor Swift, Jennifer Lopez, and Maren Morris at the 2018 Billboard Music Awards held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

Hailey Baldwin’s hollow hoop earrings from Jennifer Fisher

Hailey didn’t quite impress in a plunging crystal gown from the Alexandre Vauthier Fall 2018 collection, but her footwear choice was far more compelling. She finished the look with towering Jimmy Choo “Max” platform sandals—one of the brand’s most dramatic red-carpet silhouettes—paired with hollow hoop earrings by Jennifer Fisher.

Defined by a vertiginous stiletto heel balanced by a sturdy platform and peep-toe design, the “Max” quickly became a celebrity favorite, worn by stars such as Jennifer Lopez in white satin Max platforms and Zendaya with her Joan-of-Arc-inspired Versace Met Gala armor.

For a deeper look at the design and its celebrity following, explore our guide to Jimmy Choo’s vertiginous “Max” platform sandals, a statement heel synonymous with bold red-carpet glamour.

Hailey Baldwin in a plunging gown from the Alexandre Vauthier Fall 2018 collection at the 2018 Billboard Music Awards held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on May 20, 2018

Hailey Baldwin Channels Rock-Chic Street Style in Ash “Feel” Patent Leather Boots

One week earlier, Hailey pivoted from red-carpet glamour to edgy off-duty style while arriving at the Nine Zero One salon in West Hollywood. She layered a Paul & Joe Paris Bogdanov leather jacket over RTA Madison vinyl pants and finished the sleek monochrome ensemble with glossy black Ash “Feel” patent leather boots.

Hailey Baldwin wearing skintight leather pants and a leather biker jacket while arriving at the Nine Zero One salon in West Hollywood on May 18, 2018

The French footwear label’s rock-chic designs have long been a celebrity favorite—also spotted on stars like Demi Lovato in studded Ash biker boots and Victoria Justice in metallic Ash ankle boots—making them a natural match for Hailey’s leather-heavy street-style look.

Hailey Baldwin channels edgy off-duty style in a Paul & Joe Paris Bogdanov leather jacket and RTA Madison vinyl pants, finishing the sleek monochrome look with black Ash “Feel” patent leather boots and Celine Edge sunglasses

Block-heeled leather Ash ‘Feel’ ankle boots in a glossy patent finish add slick polish to your everyday ensemble

Hailey Bieber’s Shoe Style: From Crystal Gucci Sandals to Edgy Ash Boots

Whether she’s stepping onto the red carpet in crystal-embellished Gucci heels or embracing edgy street style in patent Ash boots, Hailey Bieber continues to prove that footwear is the foundation of her fashion identity.

Her ability to move seamlessly between glamorous evening sandals, towering platforms, and sleek everyday boots makes her one of the most closely watched shoe trendsetters of her generation. If you’re fascinated by her evolving style, explore more of Hailey Bieber’s standout footwear moments below.