Why Hailey Baldwin’s Short Height Makes Her Envious Of Other Models

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In August 2014, Hailey Baldwin held hands with her much taller best friend Kendall Jenner. They flaunted their long legs while trying to hail a cab in SoHo.

Kendall Jenner and her shorter friend Hailey Baldwin trying to hail a cabKendall Jenner and her shorter friend Hailey Baldwin trying to hail a cab in SoHo, New York City, on August 29, 2014 (Credit: WENN / Alberto Reyes)

In her October 2019 cover interview for Vogue Australia, Hailey opened up about feeling “inferior” to her fellow model friends. She is a few inches shorter than models like Kendall Jenner and the Hadid sisters.

“My burn in the modeling industry has been slow and I’ve had to learn to be okay with that. I’m shorter than most of the girls. Even though I’m five-foot-eight, I’m not a runway girl and I totally used to feel inferior to some of my friends,” she said.

When not wearing high heels, Hailey Bieber is about two inches shorter than her husband Justin BieberWhen not wearing high heels, Hailey Bieber is about two inches shorter than her husband Justin Bieber (Credit: WENN / Avalon)

“Look at Kendall [Jenner] and Bells [Bella Hadid] and Gigi [Hadid] … they’re all tall and doing every runway. For a while, there was a part of me that didn’t know if I could have the career I wanted if I couldn’t do runway. I don’t think that anymore.”

“You can make it work and not have to do runway, and I’ve done a good job with that,” Hailey added. “I’m proud of myself for building a more commercial career that worked for me and being confident about it.”

Hailey Bieber is shorter than her tall cousin Ireland and her sister Alaia BaldwinHailey Bieber is shorter than her tall cousin Ireland and her sister Alaia Baldwin (Credit: Ivan Nikolov / WENN)

Her husband, Justin Bieber, measures around 5’9 and is about 2 inches taller than his wife. That’s of course only when she’s not wearing high heels.

Hailey’s famous female relatives are also taller than her. “Ireland [Baldwin] is 6’2 and I’m 5’8. She’s like my basketball boyfriend and I’m her shawty,” Justin Bieber’s wife tweeted about her first cousin Ireland Eliesse Baldwin.

Hailey Bieber doesn't have the same supermodel height as her friend Kendall JennerHailey Bieber doesn’t have the same supermodel height as her friend Kendall Jenner (Credit: WENN)

Unlike her older diva half-sister Kim Kardashian, Kendall is a lot more grounded. She even tries out public transportation once in a while.

Kendall Jenner and Hailey Baldwin know how to rock street styleKendall Jenner and Hailey Baldwin know how to rock street style (Credit: WENN / Alberto Reyes)

The reality-star-turned-model wore casual clothes sans makeup but still looked pretty and stylish in her comfy streetwear ensemble.

While Kendall was all about comfort, Hailey Baldwin, who is the daughter of actor Stephen Baldwin, opted for a fiercer casual look. Her simple tee-and-shorts combo was styled with a cool moto jacket, amping up the edginess of the look.

These cool kids definitely know how to rock street style. We love their shoe choices, too!

Kendall Jenner's slip-on sneakers by Kenneth ColeKendall Jenner’s slip-on sneakers by Kenneth Cole (Credit: WENN / Alberto Reyes)

Kendall wore a comfortable pair of slip-on sneakers by Kenneth Cole. They feature smooth calf-hair uppers and come in several style variations at Amazon.

Kenneth Cole New York “King” Sneakers in Black, 89.50

Kenneth Cole New York "King" Sneakers in Black

Kenneth Cole New York “King” Studded Sneakers, 95.98

Kenneth Cole New York "King" Studded Sneakers

Kenneth Cole New York “King” Sneakers in Cheetah, $139.95

Kenneth Cole New York "King" Sneakers in Cheetah

We have not identified Hailey’s booties yet, but they are effortlessly cool and edgy with their chunky buckles and trendy cutout details.

Hailey Baldwin's cutout bootiesHailey Baldwin’s cutout booties

Choose from the equally fierce steals below.

NYLA Suede Ankle Boots in Gray, $99.99

NYLA Suede Ankle Boots in Gray

Jeffrey Campbell “Cobrun” Ankle Boots, $218

Jeffrey Campbell "Cobrun" Ankle Boots

Report Signature “Ashtin” Boots, $120.95

Report Signature "Ashtin" Boots

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