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Staud Freja Kitten Heel
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Staud

Freja Kitten Heel

$375

Available sizes 5 5.5 6 7 8 9 10 10.5 11 11.5 12

Why it's worth it

Feathers that actually move when you walk.

The Edit

Black leather mule on a flared kitten heel — roughly 2.5 inches — with an open square toe and clean leather lining. The vamp strap is fully upholstered in layered guinea fowl and rooster feathers in teal and black, the spotted plumes giving the trim a graphic, almost printed quality. Leather outsole with a molded footbed keeps the base minimal against all that surface drama.

Insider Tip

Feather trim is delicate — keep these away from rain and crowded coat checks.

The details

Made of

50% leather, 50% feathers

Heel
Flared
Toe
Open
Strap
Vamp strap
Closure
Backless
Details
Layering

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$375

It has not moved since we started watching in Aug 2026.

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