After the wonderful, and very eagle-eyed Brittany (@Perfect_Sinner) brought these Barratts navy pumps to my attention, I just had to find out if they’re the same pair as Kate had worn in Canada this week.
Originally, the Kate style community thought she had donned her Prada shoes once again (the ones from the Waley-Cohen wedding and worn during Day two’s celebrations in Ottawa), but it turns out these blue heels are actually different. Kate wore these suede blue shoes with her Sarah Burton pencil dress in Charlottetown and then on the same day again when she alighted the plane at Yellowknife.
So, when my high-res images of Kate in Charlottetown landed from the very kind CTC, I made the following collage in the hopes of finding out if Brittany is correct:
The shoes, as you can see, are uncannily similar. The colour is also very close, especially if you consider that colours always photograph differently in natural light compared to studio light, plus most press pictures will go through some post-processing (photoshop usually) too.
The heels appear to be similar heights on both pairs of shoe, the shapes are VERY close, if not the same, and the soles on both appear dark – though it is hard to tell exactly from these pictures.
My only criticsm is the shape of the top of the heel: Kate’s heel appears to go straight down, but the Barratts’ pair seems a little indented. It’s hard to tell for sure with the different angles the shoe has been photographed at.
I have emailed Barratts and await their response.
Would Kate shop in Barratts?
Understandably, you may question whether or not Kate would buy a £35/40 pair of shoes from Barratts, as our Kate has a penchant for slightly more ‘high end’ shoes from places such as L.K. Bennett and Prada. Even the recent pair she wore from high street store Hobbs were originally £135. However, it is arguable that Kate purchased the pumps elsewhere as many places do stock Barratts now. For example, high street shop Wallis now sell Barratts shoes (as do Debenhams also). So if you can’t see her popping into her local Barratts buying shoes, this may hold the key.
Steal Kate’s Style:
Even if it turns out that this isn’t the shoe, at £35 it is a brilliant alternative. And a bargain!
I’m going to say no– the heel shape looks pretty different to me. But I like both styles! The UK seems to have much a better variety of good quality, moderately priced modern/classic (Kate style) retailers than the US does. The best stuff we have comes from overseas–Zara, Mango, H&M…
P.S. This is maybe my favorite site of all time–wish it existed years ago when I couldn’t find her beautiful black suede boots!
Marissa
http://www.roost-home.blogspot.com
I don’t think those are the same shoes. You’ll note that the pumps she’s wearing have a slightly thicker black sole than the Barratts pumps. It looks as though her pumps have a good, cushioned footbed for walking, and also as though the shape of her toe is slightly more almond than actually pointed. I’ve been looking for a pair of shoes like hers for years now, which is why I’ve paid such close attention–about ten years ago I had a pair of Etienne Aigner pumps that looked exactly like hers, but with a cream sole, and have been trying to replace them!
Dear KMS,
I believe Catherine’s navy suede pumps are Ralph Lauren Collection “Ceara” pointed suede pumps. They will be on net-a-porter later this week…..370 GBP. Keep an eye out!
SS.
Liz Smith of Daily Mail saying Kate’s navy pumps worn with McQueen dress are Prada
Yes, they are Prada. I have them too. Very comfortable and beautiful. Matter of fact I have them in Wine color and navy. Recommend them highly.