Celebrities have enviable access to designers and their custom creations—including shoes—so the red carpet is usually a gorgeous display of footwear. Increasingly, it's been an opportunity for our favorite actors, singers, and public figures to go big and bold with their shoe choices, especially at events like the Cannes Film Festival and the Met Gala. But when it comes to considering the best red carpet shoes, "best" doesn't always mean "over the top." Some of the footwear on this list is more minimalist, but it was perfect for the context in which it was worn. With that in mind, keep reading to check out the best red carpet shoes of all time.
