Ariana Grande Swaps Her Signature Heels for Uggs After a Foot Injury on Tour

Ariana Grande made an unexpected footwear switch during the final stretch of her Eternal Sunshine Tour, trading her usual high heels for UGG-style boots on stage after revealing she'd sustained an injury to her foot.

The change came during the closing nights of Grande's 10-night residency at London's O2 Arena on August 31. Ahead of that evening's show, Grande explained the shift directly to fans on her Instagram Story, writing that she would need to perform in "cozy footwear" because she was "bandaged up underneath" while recovering from what she described as a minor injury. She clarified that the issue was a cut rather than a sprain or a muscular injury, noting she was dealing with a deep wound beneath the bandaging. Social media footage from the show captured Grande performing in the boots rather than the sky-high platform heels she has worn throughout the tour, a visible departure that fans and outlets quickly picked up on.

ariana wearing uggs for tonight's show in london following her foot injury announcement! 🥺

"my sweet petals,

i wanted to let you know i will need to be in cozy footwear for this evenings show (and possibly tomorrow's) as i am bandaged up underneath, recovering from a minor... pic.twitter.com/riWv1b74J0

— ꕤ ariana grande news network ꕤ (@arianagbnewsnet) August 31, 2026