Golden Opportunities: Celebrities Step Out in Showstopping Shoes at the Golden Globes
The red carpet at the Golden Globes has hosted its fair share of fantastical footwear over the years. As the awards season kicks off, celebrities take risks and make statements with their shoe choices on one of fashion’s biggest nights. From casual sneakers to intricate designs, their feet shine as brightly as the statuettes themselves.
At the 2003 ceremony, Lara Flynn Boyle embraced her inner ballerina with a pair of baby pink satin flats. The delicate shoes featured ballet-inspired crisscross laces up the ankle, perfectly complementing her tutu-esque gown. Meanwhile, Sharon Stone brought bondage-chic to the red carpet with thigh-high Versace boots bound by provocative laces. Stone let the cutouts do the talking, keeping the rest of her look slick and minimal.
The Globes red carpet also shows stars putting their best foot forward in comfortable kicks. Jason Sudeikis kept it casual in 2016 with low-top Nike sneakers, proving formal footwear isn’t always necessary.
Director Spike Lee made his own bold statement in 2018 with custom gold Air Jordans, elevating his purple suit with the platform shoes. And Shailene Woodley surprised everyone post-ceremony in 2012 by pairing her gown with Vibram five-finger running shoes. The infamous “toe shoes” were an unexpected choice, but Woodley’s smile showed she was clearly comfortable with the decision.
This year at the 80th Golden Globes, all eyes will likely be on Michelle Williams’ Gucci sandals. The ornate gold heels feature the Italian house’s signature intricate embroidery, an elegant contrast to her navy gown.
With awards season now in full swing, no doubt more stars will use footwear to display creativity, whimsy and even comfort on one of Hollywood’s most glamorous nights. The eyes of the fashion world will be focused on the feet gracing the Beverly Hilton stage and anticipating what fabulous shoes they’ll don next.
