We don’t want to bore you with more details, so let’s get straight to the shoe-action on the red carpet. Here are the best celebrity shoes we spotted at the MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) this year:
1. Becky G in Adidas Sneakers
Probably the most comfortable ensemble we saw on the carpet was that of rapper Becky G. The “Becky from the Block” singer looked relaxed and ready to party in Adidas sneakers paired with a cute star-print skirt and a casual top.
Becky G in comfortable Adidas sneakers for the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, on August 25, 2013
Adidas Basket Profi Up Shoes, $90
2. Lil Kim in Christian Louboutin “Daf Booty”
Lil Kim always looks different on the red carpet, and the VMAs was no exception. She wore what looked like a leather jumpsuit with holes. It’s not our favorite look at the event, but we do love her yellow Christian Louboutin “Daf Booty” shoes! They added a much needed pop of color and definitely took some attention away from her questionable outfit. What do you think of Lil Kim’s ensemble?
Lil Kim looking unique as always in Louboutin “Daf Booty” at the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, on August 25, 2013
Christian Louboutin “Daf Booty” in Yellow, $1,395 at Neiman Marcus
3. Foxy Brown in Giuseppe Zanotti “Gaga”
Like Lil Kim’s ensemble, Foxy Brown’s tight, revealing outfit did not appeal to us. We did, however, like her shoes. She was wearing Giuseppe Zanotti “Gaga” heel-less boots — a fitting name for such a funky pair of shoes. We wish she paired them with a more subtle attire, though. What about you?
Foxy Brown in Giuseppe Zanotti “Gaga” boots for the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, on August 25, 2013
Giuseppe Zanotti “Gaga” Booties, $907.50 at Forzieri
4. Melanie Iglesias in BCBG “Estie” Sandals
A model and a star of the MTV show ‘Girl Code’, Melanie Iglesias looked simple and stunning in a purple plunging neck gown paired with BCBG “Estie” sandals. We love the designed ankle cuffs on these sandals.
Melanie Iglesias in a stunning purple gown and BCBG “Estie” sandals at the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, on August 25, 2013
BCBG “Estie” High-Heel Sandals, $250
5. Selena Gomez in Atelier Versace Pumps
Selena Gomez stunned in head-to-toe Atelier Versace haute couture. She looked sexy yet sweet, even with that thigh-high slit. Her shoes are also from the Fall 2014 Haute Couture collection of Versace presented during Paris Fashion Week in July. They look a lot like the Louboutin “Un Bout” PVC pumps, don’t you think? It’s a good thing that Selena didn’t experience any weird foot fog like some other stars did in PVC shoes.
Selena Gomez in head-to-toe Atelier Versace haute couture for the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, on August 25, 2013
The Versace look from the runway of Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week in July 2013
6. Katy Perry in Celine Ankle-Strap Sandals
Katy Perry’s closing performance of her latest single “Roar” had all of Brooklyn roaring. We guess she was going for animalistic at the VMAs because she wore an animal-printed Ungaro dress for the event. The singer paired the outfit with simple Celine ankle-strap sandals with gold embellishment that matched her golden grills! It looked like Katy was really feeling wild that night.
Katy Perry showing her wild side at the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, on August 25, 2013
7. Taylor Swift in Prada Sandals
Taylor Swift looked vintage and classy in a long black Herve Ledger dress paired with Prada platform sandals, but her behavior caught on camera was far from sophisticated. We can’t deny, though, that she looks fabulous here, and so do her shoes.
Taylor Swift looking vintage and classy in Prada sandals at the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, on August 25, 2013
8. Rita Ora in Christian Louboutin for Alexandre Vauthier Sandals
Rita Ora was not Rita-Ora-like at the VMAs this time. She didn’t have her signature red lips, and her blond hair was slick and sophisticated in a short bob. She was very stylish in a blue Alexandre Vauthier couture dress that had a massively long train of feathers. Just like Selena, Rita took the runway look from head to toe and paired the dress with Christian Louboutin for Alexandre Vauthier ankle-strap sandals. Do you like her sleek, sophisticated look?
Rita Ora in head-to-toe Alexandre Vauthier for the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, on August 25, 2013
The Alexandre Vauthier runway look from Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week in July 2013
9. Miley Cyrus in Giuseppe Zanotti Sandals
We don’t know where to begin with Miley Cyrus. While her red carpet look was underwhelming, her vulgar and interesting on-stage performance definitely caught everyone’s attention. Miley walked the carpet in a Dolce & Gabbana getup paired with Giuseppe Zanotti suede sandals. We’re not really sure what else to say about her ensemble. We were far too shocked by her performance to think too much about the attire.
Miley Cyrus causing a stir in Giuseppe Zanotti studded sandals at the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, on August 25, 2013
10. Holland Roden in Rupert Sanderson “Hydra” Pumps
‘Teen Wolf’ star Holland Roden was named one of the best dressed of the night by many online media outlets. Her unique Naeem Khan dress garnered lots of attention, especially since she toned down her footwear with Rupert Sanderson nude “Hydra” peep-toe pumps.
Holland Roden in Naeem Khan and Rupert Sanderson “Hydra” pumps at the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, on August 25, 2013
Rupert Sanderson “Hydra” Pumps
11. Lady Gaga in Alaia Boots
Lady Gaga was a fantastic opening act, but her red carpet look wasn’t as good. She wore a dull black Prabal Gurung gown that looked way too big for her. She wore a pair of shoes we’ve seen on her before, her sky-high Alaia boots. Note, however, that although she arrived at the VMAs in this attire, she watched the show in the sexy shell thong bikini she wore in her performance. In the words of Kevin Hart, “Lady Gaga got some @$$.”
Lady Gaga in Prabal Gurung and her favorite Alaia platform booties at the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, on August 25, 2013
Azzedine Alaia Leather Lace-Up Platform Booties
12. Jennifer Hudson in Christian Louboutin “So Kate” Pumps
Jennifer Hudson went for chic and sophisticated with a Dior skirt and top paired with Christian Louboutin “So Kate” pumps. The monochrome look suits her, don’t you think?
Jennifer Hudson in a monochrome Dior ensemble and Louboutin “So Kate” pumps for the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, on August 25, 2013
Christian Louboutin “So Kate” Pumps, $625 at Neiman Marcus
13. Jordin Sparks in Diane von Furstenburg “Rafiya” Sandals
While Jennifer went for a black ensemble, fellow ‘American Idol’ alum Jordin Sparks opted for a white high-waist skirt and a crop top. Her Diane von Furstenburg “Rafiya” sandals added a little bit of color and sparkle to her look.
Jordin Sparks in all-white and Diane von Furstenberg “Rafiya” sandals at the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, on August 25, 2013
Diane von Furstenberg “Rafiya” Sandals, $513 (sold out)
14. Ellie Goulding in Brian Atwood “Obsession” Pumps
Ellie Goulding’s dress could probably hurt somebody! The spiked and studded Fern Amato creation had enough going on, so Ellie made the smart decision of keeping her footwear simple. She wore Brian Atwood “Obsession” pumps in nude.
Ellie Goulding in a spiky dress at the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, on August 25, 2013
15. Erin Wasson in Giuseppe Zanotti Sandals
It looks like holed and see-through dresses were the theme of this year’s VMAs, and supermodel Erin Wasson was one of the ladies who followed suit. She paired the barely there Alexandre Vauthier dress with Giuseppe Zanotti black sandals with clear stilettos. Do you like what she was wearing?
Erin Wasson showed us a lot of herself in her see-through dress paired with Giuseppe Zanotti sandals at the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, on August 25, 2013
Giuseppe Zanotti Suede Crisscross Sandals, $650
16. Zoey Deutch Saint Laurent “Janis” Pumps
‘Ringer’ star Zoey Deutch sparkled in a gold outfit consisting of a knee-length skirt and a top paired with Saint Laurent “Janis” pumps. She was one of the stars who kept their ensembles safe and simple for the event.
Zoey Deutch in a sparkly gold outfit paired with Saint Laurent “Janis” pumps at the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, on August 25, 2013
Saint Laurent Paris “Janis” Pumps, $825
17. Sarah Hyland in Casadei Sandals
‘Modern Family’ actress Sarah Hyland didn’t look like her TV character, Hailey, in a modest Marchesa dress and strappy black Casadei sandals. We don’t think the dress did justice to her fabulous physique; in fact, she looked almost matronly. Don’t you agree?
Sarah Hyland looking matronly in a Marchesa dress and Casadie sandals at the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, on August 25, 2013
Casadei Satin Sandals, $498
18. Deena Cortese in London Trash “Ceres”
Deena Cortese of ‘Jersey Shore’ gave a shout-out to all the curvy girls on “MTV’s Red Carpet Report.” The voluptuous gal wore a peplum dress from Bebe, which she paired with sky-high London Trash “Ceres” boots that reminded us of Christian Louboutin’s “Zoulou” sandals.
Deena Cortese in London Trash “Ceres” sky-high suede booties at the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, on August 25, 2013
London Trash “Ceres” Suede Booties, $139.99
19. Jillian Rose Reed in L.A.M.B. Sandals
Jillian Rose Reed, the actress playing Tamara in MTV’s ‘Awkward’, didn’t look “amazeballs” in her Three Floor color-blocked dress paired with L.A.M.B. color-blocked shoes. There was too much color blocking. Do you like her ensemble?
Jillian Rose Reed in a color-blocked ensemble at the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, on August 25, 2013
20. Tanisha Long in Prada Sandals
‘Girl Code’ star Tanisha Long followed co-star Melanie’s color theme with a short purple Ted Baker dress. She kept her ensemble playful and colorful with pink Prada cage sandals.
Tanisha Long in a purple Ted Baker dress and pink Prada sandals at the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, on August 25, 2013
Prada Pink Suede Sandals
21. Ariana Grande in White Pumps
Ariana Grande stuck to her fashion MO with a cute floral-print dress by ‘Project Runway’ alum Kenley Collins. She paired the dress with white pointy-toe pumps. She looked super sweet and adorable in this ensemble. Her simple style also had many online media outlets naming her one of the best dressed at the VMAs.
Ariana Grande in a Kenley Collins creation and white pumps at the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, on August 25, 2013
22. Iggy Azalea in Gold T-Strap Sandals
Iggy Azalea may not have won the MoonMan for this year’s Artist to Watch, but she seemed happy presenting an award with her hip-hop idol Lil Kim. Iggy was another celebrity in a see-through gown that covered just the right parts of her body. She was a golden girl from top to bottom, with her blond updo and gold t-strap sandals. Can you help us ID them?
Iggy Azalea in a golden-girl look at the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, on August 25, 2013
23. Paula Patton in Silver Cap-Toe Pumps
Paula Patton was not one of the best dressed at the VMAs, but we give her mad props for not ripping Miley Cyrus to shreds after the latter’s risqué performance with her husband, Robin Thicke. She was reportedly fine with it because she knew exactly what was going to happen since the beginning. We only wish her ensemble at the event was just as cool as her attitude. It was a little too sparkly for our taste. Plus, her metallic silver cap-toe pumps didn’t match her bronze, shimmery outfit. It’s a good thing we could barely see her shoes.
Paula Patton in a shimmery outfit at the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, on August 25, 2013
Who gets your vote for the best-dressed celebrity?
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