Court Shoes

Some people refer to courts as pumps with heels, but the correct term is a Court shoe. The name “court shoe” originates back to the Royal Courts of Europe in the 16^th to 18^th Centuries. During this time, high-ranking women at court wore elegant, fashionable shoes designed to impress. They were made of luxurious materials like silk, velvet, satin and intricate embellishments like buckles and other ornaments. Over time, the term “court shoe” became synonymous with a specific style shoe that was characterised by its sleek closed toe, lower cut upper and a heel higher than an inch.

 

Throughout the 20^th Century, courts have evolved to suit lifestyle. The rise of feminism and women’s liberation in the early 20^th Century lead to more practical and comfortable. Heels dropped and a more masculine design became popular.

The Flapper era (1920s to 1930s) saw a resurgence of high heels with decorative designs.

During World War II (1940s to 1950s), women’s shoes became more utilitarian again, focusing on practicality whereas the post war era returned to glamour again with stiletto heels and luxurious materials.

The women’s liberation movement (1960’s to 1970’s) led to a shift towards more comfortable, practical shoes. Court shoes lowered their heels and became more minimalist in design.

The rise of the corporate world for women (1980s to 1990s) led to a demand for a polished professional court shoe with high heels to stand tall and powerful.

The modern era from 2000 to now has seen a diverse range of court shoe styles, from glitzy stilettos to conservative low block heels. We have designed a collection that has something for everyone.

 

 

This is an all-time classic in our range. This classic shaped point has an elegant cut not to high and not too low.  These courts are made in our softest leathers that are supple and almost mould to your foot shape over time. Our court shoes are all fit tested on a panel of women across the size curve. Great care is taken to make sure we have an all-day comfortable fit. All our courts have memory foam underfoot to give you longevity of wear. We have a high heel point (12625) in leather with matching reptile print heel cover. If you prefer a lower court, we have a block heel point (12604)  and a kitten heel point (10984) depending on your preference. If you like the chanel toe cap look, we have a lovely classic point for you (12611)

 

Classic oval toe courts are versatile and timeless. We have a range of them in soft leathers with various heel heights to suit your needs. They have the same Froggie technology mentioned about all our courts. All in soft leathers and under foot memory foam, we have a high heel court (11790),

a medium height (12045) and a low heel (12635).

 

This square toe is delicate and soft. It has all the Froggie comfort Technology to keep you on your feet all day long, but still stylish and classic. The block heel height is very easy to wear with the wide top piece keeping it stable, but giving you that elongated lift. We have a plain court (12476) and a Mary-jane (12606).

 

 

                                                                        

Throughout history, women’s court shoes have reflected the social, cultural and economic context of their time. Today they remain a staple to a woman’s wardrobe so with the focus on comfort and versatility and personal expression. While we have the comfort and style part covered in our collection, the tough decision is choosing only one pair!