Michelle Obama's Shoe Style Through the Years [Photos]
Former first lady Michelle Obama‘s head-to-toe style has always been bright and colorful. From her printed dresses to her metallic pumps, it’s been clear since her days in the White House that she has fun with fashion. She’s gone even bolder in terms of footwear in more recent years. For instance, she made a statement when she hit the stage in shimmering, gold sequined Balenciaga boots during a stop on her book tour in 2018. The author and speaker showcased an iridescent, over-the-knee version of the brand’s signature “Knife” silhouette.
Other shoes we’ve seen her over the years include bright orange ballet flats, jute platform sandals, timeless black ankle boots, and strappy stilettos. Ahead, discover Michelle Obama’s shoe style evolution in 20 photos.
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2024
Michelle Obama wears black pumps alongside Kamala Harris (L) at a campaign rally in Kalamazoo, Michigan in October 2024.
2024
Michelle wears sleek pointy-toe black pumps at the Clooney Foundation’s 2024 Albie Awards in September 2024.
2023
Michelle dons Chloé flatform sandals at the 2023 U.S. Open in New York City.
2023
Michelle wears white sneakers with Barack in Barcelona in 2023.
2022
Michelle sports silver metallic slingback pumps at “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” in December 2022.
2022
Michelle Obama wears burgundy patent leather stiletto boots on stage during her book tour in Washington, D.C. in 2022.
2019
Michelle Obama dons sparkly silver stiletto pumps during her “Becoming: An Intimate Conversation with Michelle Obama” Tour in Stockholm, Sweden in April 2019.
2018
Michelle Obama wears strappy black sandals on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” in December 2018.
2018
Michelle Obama wears gold sequined Balenciaga Knife boots during a stop on her book tour in New York City in December 2018.
2018
The former first lady dons black leather booties for a visit to The Lower Eastside Girls Club in New York City in December 2018.
2016
Michelle Obama wears black mesh slingback flats during a family trip to Cuba in 2016.
2016
Michelle Obama dons black pumps with Sophie Gregoire Trudeau in Washington in March 2016.
2016
Michelle Obama wears strappy black sandals at the 2016 Let Girls Learn Roundtable in Cuba.
2016
Michelle Obama wears chestnut brown Stuart Weitzman sandals at SXSW in 2016.
2015
Michelle Obama sports classic black Jimmy Choo pumps during a visit to London in 2015.
2015
Michelle Obama wears brown leather Stuart Weitzman pumps at the 2015 Let Girls Learn Global Conversation in New York City.
2015
Michelle wears silver metallic platform sandals while in Milan, Italy for the 2015 Milan Expo.
2015
The former First Lady dons pointy silver metallic Jimmy Choo pumps to greet the pope in Washington, D.C. in 2015.
2011
Michelle Obama dons orange patent leather ballet flats alongside the former president as they arrive for the 2011 Congressional Picnic at the White House in Washington, D.C.
2011
Michelle Obama wears black embellished Lanvin sandals at the White House’s Independence Day barbecue in 2011.
