Iconic Shoe Moments in Film

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The Wizard of Oz, 1939

There's no place like home—and there's no shoe as iconic as Dorothy's ruby red slippers.

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The Red Shoes, 1948

After trying on a pair of red ballet shoes, this ballerina couldn't stop dancing in the classic British film, The Red Shoes.

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Cinderella, 1950

No good has ever come from a woman losing a shoe—with the exception of Cinderella and her infamous glass slipper.

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Three Little Words, 1950

While showing off her impeccable dance moves with partner Fred Astaire, actress Vera-Ellen gave a glimpse of her dreamy pink satin ballet shoes in Three Little Words.

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Funny Face, 1951

Audrey Hepburn danced in a pair of black loafers in Funny Face. She rounded out the iconic look with a black turtleneck and cigarettes pants.

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Alice in Wonderland, 1951

Alice may have been trapped in Wonderland, but her classic black Mary Janes, paired a pinafore dress and black hair ribbon, are a win.

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Singin' in the Rain, 1952

Debbie Reynolds looks like she can brave any storm in her chunky black mid-calf rain boots from Singin' in the Rain.

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Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, 1953

Jane Russell and Marilyn Monroe wore a monochromatic look in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, right down to their stunning red satin pumps.

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The Seven Year Itch, 1954

The photo of Marilyn Monroe standing over a subway grate for The Seven Year Itch's promotional shoot wouldn't be complete without her white strappy high heels.

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Breakfast at Tiffany's, 1961

Audrey Hepburn was known for her favorite ballet flats, but when she played Holly Golightly, she swapped out flats for her kitten heels.

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Belle de Jour, 1966

Catherine Deneuve's patent leather Roger Vivier buckle shoes are so iconic, they were re-issued in 2017 in honor of the movie's 50th anniversary.

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Barbarella, 1968

Jane Fonda took futuristic to the next level as Barbarella saving the galaxy in her silver knee-high boots (and not much else).

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Funny Girl, 1968

Who would have thought that not knowing how to roller skate would work out so well? Fanny Brice (Barbra Streisand) may have hung up her olive green skates, but they still live on in infamy.

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Taxi Driver, 1976

Twelve-year-old actress Jodie Foster became well known for her role as Iris, a child prostitute, in Taxi Driver, and for her red platform sandals.

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Grease, 1978

There's no better scene in Grease than Sandy's makeover at the end. Her all-black outfit wouldn't be complete without her red statement mules.

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Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi, 1983

Fans of Star Wars will remember Princess Leia's gold bikini. To complete the look, she wore a pair of questionable gray moccasin boots.

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Footloose, 1984

The red cowboy boots worn by Ariel in Footloose served as the sartorial symbol of rebellious teenagers.

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The Breakfast Club, 1985

After watching The Breakfast Club, we all followed popular girl Claire Standish's lead and purchased a pair of brown leather lace-up boots.

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Dirty Dancing, 1987

The white sneakers Baby wore to practice her routine in Dirty Dancing were on everyone's feet the following summer.

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Father of the Bride, 1991

Remember when George sees his daughter in her bridal gown for the first time and she lifts her skirt to reveal bridal Sidekick sneakers? Iconic.

Lauren Alexis Fisher is the Senior Editor at Cosmopolitan, overseeing digital content across fashion, lifestyle, beauty, sex, and culture. Previously, she was the Market Editor at Harper’s BAZAAR and has written for publications including WWD, Bustle, and W Magazine. When she’s not busy taste-testing her way through every dirty martini in New York, you can follow her on Instagram for bad jokes, good outfits, and annoying vacation pics. 

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