Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Lifestyle
Lauren Cochrane

Well heeled: Zara Tindall’s stiletto protectors stop that sinking feeling

Close up of pink suede shoes with plastic heel protectors on a lawn
Zara Tindall wears pink suede shoes with plastic heel protectors to a Buckingham Palace garden party in London. Photograph: Yui Mok/Reuters

It was the fashion hack you never knew you needed. But when Zara Tindall wore a pale pink satin dress to the Buckingham Palace garden party this week, it was her feet that made the fashion headlines. Battling the sodden grass on a wet day, she had placed plastic protectors on the heels of her pink suede shoes.

The practical trick is one non-royals might be keen to follow in the run-up to the summer wedding season to avoid sinking into grass in heels. Similar protectors are available online, and are very affordable. Woman & Home published an article titled “Zara Tindall’s £5.99 trick to protect her favourite shoes is something we’ll be doing for all outdoor events this summer”.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.