Melania Trump’s Preferred Shoe Brands Highlight Her Luxurious Taste

Along with Manolo Blahnik, Melania Trump is also a clear fan of red-soled Christian Louboutins, which typically retail for around $1,000 a pair. In March 2024, she was seen wearing a pair in Florida, and then in July, she wore them on the campaign trail in Milwaukee. The FLOTUS also calls upon the French brand when she’s in need of simple flats, as we saw in New York City in June 2023. Speaking of flats, Melania was also spotted in another high-end French brand — the one and only Chanel — that June, wearing an iconic pair of two-tone capped ballet flats, perhaps inspired by the aesthetic of Princess Diana. When it comes to other flat shoes, particularly sneakers, Melania’s been known to wear more down-to-earth brands, including Converse, Adidas, and Nike. 

Fast-forward to Easter 2025, and the first lady went with a pair of Roger Vivier’s Trompette Pumps in patent gray, which can be yours for $890. The heels may have been dressier than what most would wear for their annual Easter egg hunt, but as Donald Trump noted when Melania received backlash for her Manolos in 2017, the formal shoes meant that Melania was “dressed appropriately for the White House” (via CNN). While clearly being a supporter of Melania’s right to high heels, the president did acknowledge that all that style must come at another kind of price following his 2025 inauguration. “Her feet are absolutely aching, you know those heels,” he told the press (via Forbes). Once again, Melania opted for a lofty pair of Manolo Blahniks for the occasion; we noted a few worst-dressed attendees at the Trump inauguration, but it wasn’t the former model’s stylish shoes that landed her on our list. As the FLOTUS continues to reach for these brands, we’re sure Melania Trump’s collection of expensive outfits will continue to grow.