All the Stars Who've Dared to Wear Thong Boots, From Sydney Sweeney to Rita Ora

Updated on 10/1/2023 at 3:45 PM

Miu Miu is trying to make thong boots a thing — and it's succeeding. The luxury brand first debuted the unexpected footwear hybrid last year during its spring 2023 show at Paris Fashion Week, where models like FKA Twigs, Bella Hadid, and Emily Ratajkowski strutted down the runway wearing them. The shoes fit snug, like a sock boot around the calves, and seamlessly transition into a toe-exposing, thong-style sandal with a petite heel and zipper up the inside.

Designer Miuccia Prada has churned out several iterations of the quirky heels. They come in both leather and suede in a variety of colors ranging from neutrals like black, white, and brown to more splashy options like pastel yellow and neon pink. There's a knee-high style and lower ankle-high style, though the former is certainly the more divisive choice. A handful of versions are currently available to shop online, though many sizes have sold out, against all odds. The steep price tag has also led to the creation of several dupes that've made the rounds on TikTok.

Controversial as they may be, the shoes have landed on the feet of numerous celebrities since their unveiling in October 2022. Rita Ora took them for a spin around New York City in January, despite the freezing temperatures. Gabrielle Union, Emma Corrin, and Natasha Lyonne have all worn a pair at various Miu Miu events throughout the year. Both Sydney Sweeney and Kendall Jenner have posed for the 'gram in head-to-toe Miu Miu looks featuring the label's knee-high sandal boots, thus spreading the hype even more. We wouldn't be surprised if even more stars step out in them this fall — they're the ideal transitional footwear, if you think about it.

Considering how many "ugly" shoes have gained widespread endorsement in recent years — see: embellished Crocs, clunky dad sneakers, and Mschf's cartoonish Big Red Boots — it's clear that Miu Miu's thong sandals are on a similar trajectory, pulling more and more adventurous dressers into their orbit by the day. Read ahead for a running list of all the stars who've dared to give them a try so far.

Zaya Wade Wearing Miu Miu's Thong Boots

Zaya paired Miu Miu's white knee-high thong boots with a black jacket, matching cargo skirt, and white purse at the GLAAD Media Awards in Los Angeles on March 30.

Sydney Sweeney Wearing Miu Miu's Thong Boots

A known Miu Miu fan, Sweeney paused her yacht vacation to pose in white thong boots, a beige crop top and hot shorts set, and a textured purse. "special delivery courtesy of @miumiu," she captioned the July 3 post.

Emma Corrin Wearing Miu Miu's Thong Boots

After walking the runway in Miu Miu's fall 2023 show, Corrin changed into the brand's black thong boots for a celebratory dinner event in Paris in March. They styled the shoes with a white bra top, beige zip-up jacket, and gray shorts.

Skai Jackson Wearing Miu Miu's Thong Boots

Jackson made a chic appearance for a beachside Miu Miu event in July, wearing a beige skirt set and thong boots by the fashion house.

Ziwe Wearing Miu Miu's Thong Boots

The talk show host styled a pair of white sandal boots with a bra top, brown skirt and jacket set, and red purse for a Miu Miu dinner in March.

Rita Ora Wearing Miu Miu's Thong Boots

Ora stepped out in Miu Miu's thong boots back in January while en route to SiriusXM Studios in New York City. She styled the eye-catching heels with a ribbed navy sweater dress layered under a black cargo miniskirt.

Natasha Lyonne Wearing Miu Miu's Thong Boots

Lyonne repped Miu Miu from head to toe at the brand's summer event in Malibu, naturally. She chose the white knee-high thong boots for the outdoor soiree.

Gabrielle Union Wearing Miu Miu's Thong Boots

Union's thong boots peeked out from underneath her collared zip-front dress at the brand's postshow dinner in Paris on March 7.

Leonie Hanne Wearing Miu Miu's Thong Boots

Hanne made the sidewalk her runway during New York Fashion Week in September, pairing Miu Miu's thong boots with a white outfit for the Proenza Schouler show.

Beabadoobee Wearing Miu Miu's Thong Boots

The singer attended a dinner event in February wearing black thong boots, a beige top, a distressed denim blazer, and a matching denim miniskirt with cargo pockets.