Last Updated on March 17, 2026 by Eve Dawes
Shoes can make or break the outfit! These were the ones that made them at the 2026 Academy Awards from classic satin pumps to strappy heels
Oscars 2026 red carpet shoes and fashion was feminine and colorful with lots of red stealing the spotlight. While classic black stiletto pumps and strappy heels ruled supreme on the red carpet at the 2026 Oscars there were still some bold colors too. Oscar shoes sometimes get overlooked as all of the attention turns to the gowns. But they can make or break an outfit and are one of the fashion footwear edits I look forward to as I love heels and more glam styles vs everyday footwear. The 2026 Oscars saw celebrities like Renate Reinsve and Li Jun Li wearing some of the most classic but on trend shoes at the Oscars. A lot of Oscar nominees, actresses and A-listers shoes go unseen under gowns at the Oscars but these are the celebs footwear that were on show and I’m so glad they were. When you opt for a gown that shows your shoes, they better be red carpet worthy! Here’s how to copy the best of the celebrities shoes from award night.
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One thing to note about Oscars footwear is that shoes are typically chosen to complement the dress rather than compete with it. Platform heels are a popular choice for this reason; they offer a height boost, which matters when gowns are often loaned and hemmed for a specific lift, and the thicker sole tends to be far more comfortable than a dainty strappy sandal during a long night on your feet. The other style that appears year after year is the matching satin stiletto, coordinating with the gown rather than stealing attention from it. It’s a classic approach that works just as well off the red carpet as on it.
From the shoes we could see under the gowns, platform peep toe heel sandals and pointed toe stiletto heel pumps were the most worn styles this awards season.
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Renate Reinsve in a red dress and matching red heels
Renate Reinsve, nominated for Sentimental Value wore Giuseppe Zanotti red strappy stiletto heels with her stunning custom red Louis Vuitton dress by Nicolas Ghesquiere. Her head to toe red 2026 Oscars red carpet look and shoes were one of my personal favorites. It was the perfect combination of elegant and sexy. The fit of the gown was perfection and the matching dainty red heels complimented rather than distracted from the gown.
Li Jun Li Oscars 2026 look | Red gown and red stiletto heels
Another celebrity that chose a head to toe red look that worked so well. Li Jun Li’s Oscars 2026 shoes were red satin strappy stiletto heels that didn’t detract from her head turning red Gaurav Gupta dress. Because the dress was such a glam statement style, I’m glad she went with simple shoes that complimented rather than competed with her red carpet gown.
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Mikey Madison Oscars 2026 shoes: Black slingback peep toe heels
Last year’s best actress winner Mikey Madison styled her strapless red velvet gown with black slingback peep toe heels. When the dress and the necklace have that much of a wow factor, keeping the shoes simple creates a beautiful balance. This delicate pair of feminine, black heels hit the mark perfectly. These are one pair of Oscar shoes you can easily copy!
Gwyneth Paltrow in a champagne gown and matching pumps
Gwyneth Paltrow turned heads in a revealing ivory Armani Privé gown with matching satin pumps. Matching satin pumps and sandals seem to be a go-to everywhere.
Rei Ami in a black and gold gown and black patent leather slingbacks
Rei Ami’s who voices Zoey in “KPop Demon Hunters wore patent leather slingback heels with her black and gold dress as her 2026 Oscar shoes. It was a simple choice but one that worked well for this overall look.
Regina Hall Oscars 2026 black and gold gown + black strappy high heel sandals
One Battle After Another star Regina Hall styled her black and gold gown with coordinating black strappy high heel sandals with a slight platform. The dainty black strappy sandals were the perfect choice for her Oscars shoes to keep the look feminine and streamlined.
Shop the best Oscars shoes 2026
From exact matches like Renate Reinsve red Giuseppe Zanotti heels to styles that are really close. These are the red carpet worthy shoes for all of the special events you have planned this year.
