On August 13, 2017, at the Teen Choice Awards held at USC’s Galen Center in Los Angeles, best friends Millie Bobby Brown and Maddie Ziegler brought an easy, youthful energy to the blue carpet—arriving hand in hand while offering two distinct takes on event dressing anchored, as always, from the ground up.
Millie Bobby Brown and Maddie Ziegler hold hands on the blue carpet at the 2017 Teen Choice Awards at USC’s Galen Center in Los Angeles on August 13, 2017, their contrasting silhouettes and heel heights subtly highlighting the difference in proportion between Millie’s bright, ankle-strap sandals and Maddie’s sleek black heels (Credit: WENN / FayesVision / Adriana M. Barraza)
Joined by fellow teen standout Isabela Moner, the moment captured how emerging stars of the late 2010s were already using footwear to define proportion, personality, and polish.
Where one leaned into playful color and graphic contrast, the other embraced restraint—proving that even at a celebratory, youth-driven awards show, shoes quietly shape how a look is remembered.
Millie Bobby Brown Embraces Playful Color With Statement Sandals
Fresh off a series of sharper, more tailored appearances—including her embrace of the power suit trend—Brown’s return to bold color and statement sandals underscored an enduring style truth: youthful fashion resonates most when confidence, experimentation, and thoughtful footwear work in balance.
Millie Bobby Brown at the 2017 Teen Choice Awards held at USC’s Galen Center in Los Angeles, California, on August 13, 2017
The then-13-year-old actress was impossible to miss in a yellow Kenzo dress with ruffle details and a tulle overlay styled with pink lips, a braided hairstyle, a Judith Leiber clutch, and Pierre Hardy color-block sandals.
Millie Bobby Brown poses front-on in her ruffled yellow Kenzo dress, clutch in hand, letting the sheer layers and bright palette set the tone against the blue carpet
She completed her head-turning ensemble with Chrome Hearts diamond-shaped sunglasses for a funky twist.
A side-by-side close-up highlights the delicate neckline ruffles and retro round Chrome Hearts sunglasses that give the dress a slightly quirky, fashion-forward edge
In a tighter beauty shot, her slicked-back braids, soft pink makeup, and understated earrings keep the focus firmly on the dress’s texture
The camera drops to her feet, capturing the vivid contrast between lemon-yellow toe straps and bright orange ankle bands
From a different angle, the chunky black block heels come into view, grounding the cheerful color blocking with structure and balance
Millie wore matching yellow heels with slight pops of orange and powder blue. These “Memphis” sandals from Pierre Hardy feature multicolored leather, buckled ankle straps, and high block heels.
Pierre Hardy’s “Memphis” sandals feature bold color-block leather straps, a sculptural ankle buckle, and a high glossy block heel that grounds the playful palette with graphic precision
Maddie Ziegler Grounds Tailored Florals With Sleek Black Heels
Meanwhile, Maddie accepted her Choice Dancer award in a Zac Posen black-and-orange floral two-piece ensemble.
Maddie Ziegler at the 2017 Teen Choice Awards held at USC’s Galen Center in Los Angeles, California, on August 13, 2017
This Resort 2018 look consisted of a cropped jacket with puffy sleeves and matching cropped trousers.
Maddie Ziegler smiles confidently in a cropped Zac Posen floral top, the rich black-and-orange pattern lending a polished, grown-up edge to the Teen Choice Awards look
She finished it off with minimal makeup, sleek straight hair, and black ankle-strap sandals.
A closer angle emphasizes the structured collar and long sleeves, showing how the tailored silhouette balances the youthful crop length
The focus drops to her black ankle-strap sandals, where thick heels and suede-like texture add stability and subtle height on the blue carpet
From a wider view, the cropped trousers reveal how the ankle strap cleanly breaks the line of the pants for a sharp, intentional finish
One year later, Maddie Ziegler also showed off her popular feet in Stuart Weitzman shoes at the 2018 Teen Choice Awards.
Maddie Ziegler wore a striped Maggie Marilyn top and pants on the pink carpet at the 2018 Teen Choice Awards held at The Forum in Inglewood, California, on August 12, 2018
Pulling her newly lightened tresses into a high ponytail, she styled her sandals with a striped Maggie Marilyn Pre-Fall 2018 look, Alison Lou earrings, and H.Stern rings.
In a later appearance, striped satin trousers skim the floor, allowing just a glimpse of black open-toe sandals beneath the hem
More Shoe Moments That Define Millie Bobby Brown and Maddie Ziegler’s Style Evolution
From playful early red-carpet appearances to increasingly polished, fashion-forward moments, both Millie Bobby Brown and Maddie Ziegler have used footwear to shape how their looks are perceived from the ground up.
If you’re interested in seeing how their shoe choices continue to anchor evolving silhouettes, proportions, and personal style narratives, these standout moments offer a deeper look.
👠 Shoe & Style Moments: Millie Bobby Brown & Maddie Ziegler
- ✨ Millie Bobby Brown’s Style Evolution & Best Shoes — A comprehensive retrospective of Millie’s most defining fashion and footwear moments from her early years through high-fashion red carpets.
- 👠 Millie Bobby Brown’s Press Tour Shoe Highlights — From platform Mary Janes to Manolo Blahnik pumps, a detailed look at standout heels worn during press tours and premieres.
- 💫 Millie Bobby Brown’s BAFTA Look with Giuseppe Zanotti Heels — A red-carpet report showcasing towering heels beneath a custom Louis Vuitton gown.
- ⭐ Millie Bobby Brown at the 2025 BRIT Awards in Le Silla Heels — A standout feature pairing vintage glamour with sleek silver heels.
- 👡 Maddie Ziegler in Jimmy Choo Pumps & Mesh Ensemble — A fashion moment centered on chic stilettos balanced by sheer, edgy styling.
- 🌸 Maddie Ziegler’s Look Paired with Imagine Vince Camuto ‘Rora’ Sandals — A polished red-carpet appearance featuring complementary sandals at a Tiffany & Co. event.