18 Kitten Heels That Don't Look Like They Belong In The '50s

Amanda Pena and Danielle Gonzalez
Updated
(Photo: ASOS)
(Photo: ASOS)

This spring, we’re throwing it back to styles we can thank our grandmothers for. From flattering wrap tops and statement-worthy pantsuits to slingbacks and kitten heels, many of spring’s top looks prove what goes around comes around.

Now, we’re not talking about your grandmother’s clanky kitten heels and orthopedic wedges. Instead, today’s kitten heels are (dare we say) a step up from those of the past in order to match today’s clothing extremes like flowy wide-legged trousers and skin-tight bodysuits.

If you’re looking for a heel that won’t break your back but will carry the same amount of style as a stiletto, see below for 18 modern kitten heels that don’t look like they belong in the ’50s:

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London Rebel Wide Fit Pointed Kitten Heels

<strong><a href="https://fave.co/2VIoQFU" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Get them for $34 from ASOS.</a></strong>
Get them for $34 from ASOS.

Nine West Feliks Pump

<strong><a href="https://fave.co/2ETelKq" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Get these for $49 on Zappos.</a></strong>
Get these for $49 on Zappos.

Carvela Acacia Leather Red Bow Kitten Heels

<strong><a href="https://fave.co/2VJAIau" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Find them&nbsp;for $92 on ASOS.</a></strong>
Find them for $92 on ASOS.

VIONIC Josie

<strong><a href="https://www.zappos.com/p/vionic-josie-natural-snake/product/8900169/color/486" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Get them at Zappos for $140.</a></strong>
Get them at Zappos for $140.

Glamorous Barely There Kitten Heeled Sandals

<strong><a href="https://fave.co/2NOnMNO" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Find them&nbsp;for $38 on ASOS.</a></strong>
Find them for $38 on ASOS.

Bella-Vita Sarah

<strong><a href="https://fave.co/2EW8unx" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Get them on Zappos for $100.</a></strong>
Get them on Zappos for $100.

J.Crew 55 mm Dulci Pump

<strong><a href="https://fave.co/2ET6ZX5" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Find them&nbsp;for $198 on Zappos</a>.</strong>
Find them for $198 on Zappos.

Sam Edelman Ludlow

<strong><a href="https://fave.co/2tUfQld" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Find it for $100 on Zappos.</a></strong>
Find it for $100 on Zappos.

Pelle Moda Belini

<strong><a href="https://fave.co/2tWe3Mu" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Get them from Zappos for $150.</a></strong>
Get them from Zappos for $150.

Calvin Klein Gabrianna

<a href="https://www.zappos.com/p/calvin-klein-gabrianna-platinum-white/product/8613103/color/644310" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Get them at Zappos for $99.</a>
Get them at Zappos for $99.

M4D3 Halle Kitten Heels

<strong><a href="https://fave.co/2VJZ9EV" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Find it for $118 at Anthropologie.</a></strong>
Find it for $118 at Anthropologie.

Charles by Charles David Addie Pump

<strong><a href="https://shop.nordstrom.com/s/charles-by-charles-david-addie-pump-women/4857732?origin=keywordsearch-personalizedsort&amp;fashioncolor=BLACK%20MULTI%20FLORAL%20FABRIC" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Get them at Nordstrom for $100.</a></strong>

Louise et Cie Esperance

<strong><a href="https://www.zappos.com/p/louise-et-cie-esperance-cheeky-pink/product/8877466/color/9958" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Get them at Zappos for $99.</a></strong>
Get them at Zappos for $99.

Nina Talley

<strong><a href="https://www.zappos.com/p/nina-talley-black-black/product/8971059/color/183092" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Get them at Zappos for $89.</a></strong>
Get them at Zappos for $89.

J. Reneé Mayetta Slingback Pump

<strong><a href="https://fave.co/2NMppvI" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Find them for $90 from Nordstrom.</a></strong>
Find them for $90 from Nordstrom.

Linea Paolo Crissy Bow Kitten Heel

<strong><a href="https://fave.co/2tXhR06" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Find it on Zappos for $110.</a></strong>
Find it on Zappos for $110.

14th & Union Kiera Slingback Kitten Heel

<strong><a href="https://www.nordstromrack.com/shop/product/2386214/14th-union-kiera-slingback-kitten-heel?color=BLACK%20FAUX%20PATENT" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Get them at Nordstrom Rack for $40.</a></strong>
Get them at Nordstrom Rack for $40.

Via Spiga Blake

<strong><a href="https://www.zappos.com/p/via-spiga-blake-sand-black-strap-leather/product/9039673/color/747135" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Get them at Zappos for $295.</a></strong>
Get them at Zappos for $295.

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