‘Melania’s Feet Are Killing Her’: President Donald Trump Reveals the First Lady Experienced Some Fatigue in High Heels

Amina Ayoud

20 January 2025 at 2:57 pm·2-min read

Donald Trump spoke about first lady Melania Trump’s footwear choice while addressing the crowd on Monday during his second inauguration.

The political figure referred to Melania’s Manolo Blahnik BB pumps in black suede, saying, “Melania’s feet are killing her.” The style is a go-to for the Slovenian model. The stiletto heel height is nothing to sneeze at, standing at around 4 inches.

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Melania Trump, Donald Trump, inauguration 2025, Washington D.C., suede pumps, Manolo Blahnik BB pumps — U.S. President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump accompany former U.S. President Joe Biden and former First Lady Jill Biden to a U.S. Marine helicopter as the Bidens depart the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 20, 2025, in Washington, D.C.Getty Images

The Manolo Blahnik BB silhouette comes in a range of heel heights and colorways. The former model complemented her designer footwear with a black coat by New York designer Adam Lippes. Melania completed the look with black leather gloves, aptly warming her up during the frigid morning in the nation’s capital.

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 20: (L-R) US Second Lady Usha Vance, First Lady Melania Trump, President Donald Trump, and Vice President JD Vance attend a ceremony in Emancipation Hall after being sworn in in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda on January 20, 2025 in Washington, DC. Donald Trump takes office for his second term as the 47th President of the United States. (Photo by Al Drago - Pool/Getty Images) — (L-R) US Second Lady Usha Vance, First Lady Melania Trump, President Donald Trump, and Vice President JD Vance attend a ceremony in Emancipation Hall after being sworn in in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda on January 20, 2025 in Washington, DC. Donald Trump takes office for his second term as the 47th President of the United States.Getty Images

Back in 2017, Melania also chose Blahnik for inauguration day, pairing light blue suede pumps with a coordinating light blue Ralph Lauren dress. The look was said to evoke Jackie Kennedy given the retro-inspired nature of her designer garment and the shade of blue chosen.

During the inaugural ball back in 2017, Melania wore taupe-colored suede pumps, paired with a Hervé Pierre gown. Pierre currently works as Melania’s stylist.

The event is the second inauguration of Trump as U.S. president, marking the commencement of his final non-consecutive term as U.S. president. Now that Donald is scheduled to return to the White House, there is much talk about how his proposed tariffs will affect the footwear industry and consumers.

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