Sports fans have a lot to smile about in this latter part of the spring season, as the NBA and NHL finals are coming up and overlapping with the start of the World Cup — while the French Open unfolds and the MLB season is in full swing too.
Whether you have coveted courtside seats to watch the New York Knicks play in the finals for the first time since 1999, or you want to watch the first World Cup match between Mexico and South Africa at your local bar, this season’s coincidence of sporting events is the perfect time to get into thematic dressing. Excitement feels higher than ever given the circumstances — the Knicks are looking to extend a historic 11-game winning streak, the World Cup only happens every four years and will bring visitors from around the globe to various host cities — so why not lean into it with your wardrobe?
For those looking to bring glamour to game day, FN rounds up some sport-themed heels below.
Selena Selena
Selena Selena Vixen Sport collection.
Selena Selena
Footwear brand Selena Selena’s Vixen Sport collection “reflects a broader cultural shift: sport is no longer confined to the stadium, it’s a fashion moment.” The collection applies sport-inspired design to a sculptural and feminine pump silhouette, presenting the Vixen Courtside (resembling a basketball), Vixen Goal (soccer ball), Vixen Touchdown (football) and Vixen Batter (baseball) with crystal embellishment. The Vixen Sport lineup “is dedicated to the women ready to move beyond sneakers and spend on fashion made for the game.” All of the styles retail for $425, with the brand focused on craftsmanship and minimizing environmental impact.
Charis & Doxa
Chris & Doxa Slam Dunk heel.
Chris & Doxa
Charis & Doxa focuses specifically on footwear inspired by sports. The brand makes shoes made from authentic sports ball materials, offering options ranging from flats to heels to wedges that resemble the balls of sports like baseball, basketball, soccer and more. One such option, the Slam Dunk heel, is priced at $139.97.
Pashion Footwear
Pashion Footwear Sports Heel Kits.
Pashion Footwear
Convertible shoe brand Pashion Footwear allows people to customize their shoe looks, whether it’s changing from a heel to a flat or switching out one heel for another to get a new aesthetic. Their vast collection of heel kits includes sport-themed options — also inspired by a football, tennis ball, etc. — which can add a subtle on-theme touch to any outfit just by attaching the heel to a Pashion Footwear shoe style. The Sports Heel Kit options are priced at $55.
More Sporty Heels
While not modeled after the ball of a specific sport, there are other heels that can help you occupy the athletic-yet-stylish fashion space. June Ambrose’s shoe collaboration with Naturalizer, for example, features Ghillie lace up stiletto sneaker pumps, while Sneex specializes in sneaker-heel hybrid options. Not to mention Aldo’s Striker slingback stiletto heel comes in multiple colors and is currently on sale.
