Stilettos / buying notes

Stilettos: before you order

Court shoe, mule or ankle strap? Choose the shape, compare the stated heel height and keep your size attached to the price.

If a platform height is supplied, note it separately from the heel height. Use the same units when comparing two listings, and keep the exact size selected at the retailer.

Check width information, fastening and the brand’s size guide. The shape in a photograph can help you choose a style, but it cannot tell you how a pair will feel over an evening.

Keep these details together

• Heel height
• Toe shape
• Fastening

Editorial notes updated 14 November 2026. Retailer observations retain their own dates.