Kim Kardashian’s Shocking 2024 Met Gala Shoes: How She Walked in 10-Inch Heels

On May 6, 2024, Kim Kardashian arrived at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City for her 11th appearance at the Met Gala.

Attending the opening of the Costume Institute’s exhibition, “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion,” Kardashian wore a custom Maison Margiela couture ensemble that remains one of the most discussed interpretations of the evening’s “The Garden of Time” dress code.

Kim Kardashian stuns in a Maison Margiela couture ensemble at the 2024 Met Gala, epitomizing the theme ‘The Garden of Time’ with a breathtaking, intricately designed silver floral chain-mail gown (Michael Stewart / INSTARimages)

Designed by creative director John Galliano, the look served as a masterclass in technical fashion, blending extreme corsetry with avant-garde footwear.

While the gown’s silver floral chainmail garnered immediate attention, the architectural engineering required for Kardashian to navigate the Met Gala steps—specifically, her heelless 10-inch platforms—solidified the outfit as a landmark moment in red-carpet history.

Inside Kim Kardashian’s 2024 Met Gala Maison Margiela Artisanal Look

Kim Kardashian radiated elegance during the event, sparkling in a silver floral chain-mail gown with an off-the-shoulder silhouette.

The plunging lingerie bustier top was a masterpiece, featuring delicate floral motifs intricately imprinted on the bodice. I love how it seamlessly transitioned into a semi-sheer, floor-skimming silver “metal lace” skirt crafted with meticulous attention to detail.

Showcasing an audacious plunge, the lingerie-style bustier top is adorned with delicate floral imprints that accentuate Kim’s renowned fashion daring (Michael Stewart / INSTARimages)

Constructed with tooled metal and mirrored fragments, the skirt boasted botanical motifs, including flowers, leaves, and sprigs accents, and was embellished with pearls and crystal pendants.

With every step, the lace train followed, amplifying her ensemble’s enchanting allure. However, what truly piques my curiosity is the presence of an extreme jacquard silver corset beneath Kim’s attire.

Her extreme corset made her waist appear impossibly tiny—leaving many wondering how she could even breathe. This daring choice impeccably cinched her already tiny waist to an almost unimaginable level, creating an otherworldly silhouette.

The semi-sheer, floor-skimming silver ‘metal lace’ skirt, enriched with botanical motifs and embellished with pearls and crystal pendants, traces Kim Kardashian’s steps with a subtle lace train, amplifying the allure (Credit: DNphotography / Abaca Press / INSTARimages)

The sheer tightness of the corset must have posed significant discomfort, making breathing challenging. However, for Kim, who views “breathing” as an “art form,” this sacrifice undoubtedly contributed to her standout presence at the event.

Additionally, the television personality paired the corset with a custom Margiela thong, allowing her to showcase her renowned curves confidently.

The Story Behind Kim Kardashian’s Controversial Maison Margiela Cardigan

Kim Kardashian layered a matching simple cropped grey cardigan over her metallic outfit, hailing from Maison Margiela by John Galliano.

The sweater only covered the top portion of her attire, and she wrapped it tightly around her shoulders, even during interviews and photo opportunities as she ascended the stairs.

During an interview with Vogue on the red carpet, Kim explained her choice of attire. She mentioned that she wanted to give off the impression of being in a hurry after experiencing “the wildest night” of her life in a garden.”

The American celebrity joked, “And I just ran out and grabbed my boyfriend’s sweater and threw it on and had to get to work,” laughing about the look she was going for. “My hair is all messed up.”

Meanwhile, in a video shared on Vogue’s YouTube page, Kim revealed that the cardigan was part of the dress’s original design.

She shared that her inspiration came from another Maison Margiela show featuring corsets and sweaters, showcasing John Galliano’s sketch, which included the gray sweater. She said she and John had “kind of just played around with what we thought this theme meant.”

The controversial star added, “Imagining having the best night of your entire life with your most magical person, and you are just in a garden. You’ve overslept, you wake up after, like, literally the best night of your life, and I’m just running out… My dress is falling off because it was one of those nights, and I just grab my boyfriend’s sweater to, like, run off and make it to where I have to be.”

Kim further joked about her tendency to rush off after events to make it to “carpool” the following day, emphasizing the unpredictability of real life.

She said, “Real life happens. Sometimes, I am in my makeup from the night before, and it is what it is. But it’s like that, where you … just woke up after the night of my life in this secret garden.”

How Kim Kardashian Walked in Heelless 10-Inch Pleaser Platforms

Kim Kardashian’s ensemble at the Met Gala was defined not only by her silver corset and matching gray cardigan but also by her footwear, which added an unexpected twist to her sparkly attire.

On her feet, Kim wore custom 10-inch Pleaser platform shoes without traditional heels. In the same Vogue YouTube video, the mom of four provided insight into her unconventional footwear, holding up a shoe with a transparent platform and no visible heel.

She explained, “This is my shoe,” highlighting, “It’s clever because if I had a shoe with a heel, the heel gets stuck in the metal skirt. And so that was our issue of walking.”

Beneath the striking exterior, a hidden extreme jacquard silver corset cinches Kim Kardashian’s waist, sculpting an almost otherworldly silhouette and challenging the confines of comfort in high fashion (Credit: Janet Mayer / INSTARimages)

According to Kim, wearing these shoes requires a certain level of skill and balance. She elaborated, “To wear these, you’re on your tiptoes, and you’re balancing the whole time, flexing your calf muscles. So, that’s what I’m gonna have to do is stand on my tippy toes.”

Fortunately, Kim had the opportunity to practice with the shoes before walking the red carpet, noting that her test run revealed the importance of avoiding leaning back while walking.

She emphasized the need for height in her look, stating, “I think we really need the height on this look, so we gotta do what we gotta do.”

Kim isn’t the only celebrity who has embraced the extreme height of Pleaser heels. Over the years, stars like Lady Gaga have made these statement shoes a red-carpet favorite. Here’s a look at how Hollywood’s elite have styled them.

Stepping Out in Style: Celebrities Who Love Pleaser Heels

While her ensemble and shoes made waves, Kim’s approach to accessories was surprisingly understated. Instead of overpowering her look with statement jewelry, she let the gown do the talking.

Kim Kardashian’s 2024 Met Gala Beauty: Icy Blonde Hair and Minimalist Jewels

Kim Kardashian’s choice to keep her accessories minimal allowed her ensemble to shine truly on the red carpet. She forwent the typical large necklace and dangling earrings, opting instead for a single statement piece: a large diamond ring on her finger.

However, Kim didn’t sacrifice glamour despite the minimal accessories. I admire how she styled her hair to complement her outfit.

She returned to her signature icy locks with dark roots, wearing her platinum blonde tresses in loose, beachy waves and finishing off with a charming, messy fishtail braid. Kim opted for natural and subtle makeup, consisting of shimmery brown eyeshadow and nude lips to complete the look.

Of course, Kim wasn’t the only star who turned heads with her footwear at the 2024 Met Gala. From sky-high stilettos to intricate designer sandals, here are some of the most stunning shoe moments from the night.

Met Gala 2024 Shoe Roundup: The Most Viral Footwear Moments

At the 2024 Met Gala, celebrities showcased an array of stunning footwear that perfectly complemented their ensembles. Here are some standout shoe moments from the event: