From Khaite Boots to Jimmy Choo: A Deep Dive into Katie Holmes’ Statement Footwear

When it comes to elevated street style and red-carpet risks, Katie Holmes has a penchant for choosing footwear that anchors an entire look.

While attending the FilmAid Power of Film Benefit in New York City on November 6, 2019, Holmes offered a masterclass in mixing textures, pairing high-shine satin with the bold, tactile appeal of zebra-striped calf hair.

Her choice of the Khaite “Knee-High” boot highlights a silhouette that remains a favorite for fashion enthusiasts: a slouchy, relaxed shaft balanced by a sharp square toe and a walkable kitten heel. By styling these $1,800 statement boots with a silver Philosophy Di Lorenzo Serafini gown, she proved that animal prints can function as a modern neutral, even alongside shimmering evening wear.

Below, we break down the details of her standout Khaite boots and look back at another notable moment from the same week, when she used classic Jimmy Choo pumps to elevate casual denim.

Zebra as a Modern Neutral: Katie Holmes Elevates Eveningwear With Khaite Calf-Hair Boots

Katie Holmes attends the FilmAid Power of Film Benefit in New York City wearing a sleek silver satin gown styled with statement zebra-print knee-high boots on November 6, 2019 (Credit: Instar / WENN)

She was in attendance to help honor veteran film executive and Participant CEO David Linde with the 2019 Richard C. Holbrooke Memorial Award for Dedication to Humanitarian Service.

A closer look highlights the fluid drape and luminous finish of Holmes’ long-sleeve hammered-satin gown, designed to catch the light with every movement

The actress selected a long-sleeve Philosophy Di Lorenzo Serafini gown to complement the bold footwear. Draped in a slinky, high-shine satin, the dress featured a deep front slit trimmed with dainty lace—a design choice that perfectly showcased the height and texture of the zebra-print boots as she moved.

By pairing the matte, patterned calf hair against the shimmering fabric of the $1,280 gown, Holmes created a balanced high-low texture contrast that remains a relevant styling technique for evening wear today.

Katie Holmes posing with Caroline Baron, a New York-based film and television producer, humanitarian, entrepreneur, and university professor

She was joined by Caroline Baron, a Golden Globe-winning American film producer and philanthropist who is known for producing Mozart in the Jungle (2014), Capote (2005), and Monsoon Wedding (2001).

Katie’s zebra-striped calf hair boots from New York-based designer Catherine Holstein’s Khaite feature a slouchy silhouette, square toe, and low kitten heel.

The zebra-striped calf-hair boots feature a slouchy shaft, square toe, and low kitten heel that balance bold pattern with an elegant silhouette

Polished Daywear Done Right: Jimmy Choo Ivy Pumps Sharpen Katie Holmes’ Chanel-Denim Look

A few days earlier, Katie was spotted making her way to the annual Through Her Lens: The Tribeca Chanel Women’s Filmmaker Program Luncheon in New York City. She styled a red Chanel jacket with wide-leg pinstripe denim pants from the same brand’s Pre-Fall 2018 collection.

Spotted in Manhattan days later, Holmes brings polish to casual dressing by pairing a red Chanel jacket with pinstriped denim and crisp white pumps in New York City on November 4, 2019

The actress rounded out her look with a Chanel flap bag and latte-white leather Ivy pumps from Jimmy Choo, featuring a pointed toe, an embossed crocodile-effect, a slingback strap, a branded insole, and a high stiletto heel.

The pointed-toe Jimmy Choo slingback pumps in latte croc-embossed leather add a refined, architectural finish to her daytime street-style look

Jimmy Choo Ivy Latte Croc Embossed Leather Slingback Heels

More Katie Holmes Shoe Moments Worth Bookmarking

Whether she’s anchoring an evening gown with statement boots or refining daytime denim with polished pumps, Katie Holmes consistently uses footwear as the foundation of her look, making these additional shoe-led moments essential reading for style watchers and trend-savvy shoppers alike.