Alaia Shoes: Flats, Heels, Mules, Sandals and Boots Explained

Alaia shoes are made in Italy and built around a few ideas the house keeps returning to: the fishnet ballet flat, the heart of Le Coeur, transparent mesh, and heels with a sculptural shape, from the Cube to the Cone and the Wave. US Google searches for “alaia shoes” run at about 12,100 a month. Coveti now carries 221 pairs of Alaia shoes from $1,140 to $4,060: 74 flats, 31 heels, 61 mules, 42 sandals, 7 boots and 6 espadrilles. This guide explains each family, the heel heights the house publishes and how the shoes fit.

Key facts

• At Coveti: 221 pairs on 14 October 2026, $1,140 to $4,060.
• Signatures: the fishnet ballet flat, Le Coeur, transparent mesh and sculptural heels (Cube, Cone, Wave, Drop, Bloom).
• Heel heights: from flat to 120 mm, published on every product page.
• Fit advice from the house: half a size down in the fishnet flats; one size up in Le Coeur 90 slingbacks and mules, the Cube mules and the Vienne slippers.
• Made in: Italy, on every Alaia shoe, bag and accessory product page we checked.

Flats

The fishnet ballet flat leads the range, joined by strass fishnet, Vienne suede, shearling and satin cord versions, the Criss Cross flat, the Fold Laced flat that ties around the ankle and the Vienne slippers. the Alaia ballet flats guide covers them in detail.

Le Coeur heels

Le Coeur cuts a heart into the front of the shoe. The Le Coeur Slingbacks 90 has a 90 mm heel and the 55 a lower one, with a flat slingback as well. The Le Coeur Mules and Wedge Mules complete the family. The house recommends one size up in the 90 mm slingbacks and mules.

Sculptural heels

The Cube heel is a block with square edges (Cube Slingbacks, Cube Mules). The Cone tapers to a point, the Wave curves, the Drop has a drop shaped heel base and the Bloom puts a padded flower at the toe. The Invisible family uses a transparent plexi heel.

Mesh heels and boots

Transparent mesh with ribbon trims runs through the Strappy Pumps (60 mm and 100 mm), the Heeled Chelsea Boots and the Thong Mules. The boots also include fishnet ankle boots and cut out thigh high boots.

Sandals and summer shoes

For summer there are Invisible thongs, fishnet thong sandals, Cube thong mules and espadrilles with a sculpted platform. designer thong sandals explains the thong styles.

Heel heights at a glance

Heel heights are the house figures; some styles come in two heights.

Alaia shoes to start with

1. Ballet Flats in Fishnet, Black, $1,300

Signature Alaia ballet flats inspired by classical Japanese shoes. Buckle strap on top. 90% polyamide 10% calfskin leather. Made in Italy.

2. Le Coeur Slingbacks 90 in Patent Leather, Black, $1,930

Slingbacks with the signature heart cut at the front of the shoe. Adjustable buckle closure on the side. Heel height 90 mm. 100% polyurethane, 100% calfskin. Made in Italy.

3. Cube Slingbacks in Suede, Lilac, $1,840

Heeled slingbacks with cubic heel. Elastic back strap. Heel height 75 mm. 100% goatskin. Made in Italy.

4. Strappy Pumps in Mesh, Black, 60 mm, $1,770

Low vamp transparent pumps. Adjustable ankle strap. Heel height 60 mm. 100% polyester, 100% viscose, 100% lambskin. Made in Italy.

5. Invisible Thong in Patent Leather, Black, $1,140

Flat thong with patent calfskin straps. Pvc sole molded in a unique way. 100% patent calfskin. Made in Italy.

6. Heeled Chelsea Boots in Mesh, Black, $2,250

Transparent heeled chelsea boots. Signature transparent silhouette. Heel height 100 mm. 100% polyester, 100% viscose. Made in Italy.

Buying Alaia at Coveti

Every piece is authentic and checked before dispatch, and ships worldwide by insured express courier (DHL Express and FedEx International Priority). On US orders Coveti covers the majority of import duties, and the delivery FAQ has the detail; most other regions ship Delivered Duty Unpaid. Shoes are listed in the EU sizes the house makes, with sold out sizes shown as unavailable. Full terms are in the logistics and returns protocol.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most famous Alaia shoes?

The fishnet ballet flat, followed by the Le Coeur heels with the heart cut at the toe.

How much are Alaia shoes?

$1,140 to $4,060 at Coveti on 14 October 2026.

Do Alaia shoes run true to size?

Mostly. The house recommends half a size down in the fishnet flats, half a size up in the paper straw flat and one size up in the Le Coeur 90 slingbacks and mules, the Cube mules and the Vienne slippers.

Where are Alaia shoes made?

In Italy.

What heel heights does Alaia make?

From flat to 120 mm on the Clogs Wedge Slingbacks; 55, 75 and 90 mm are the most common.

What sizes do Alaia shoes come in?

EU 35 to 42 on most styles, up to EU 45 on some, with half sizes on many.

Are Alaia heels comfortable?

The lower heights, 30 to 55 mm, and the block shaped Cube heel are the easiest to walk in.

Read next

The Alaia ballet flats guide, designer slingback heels, designer thong sandals, the Alaia size guide.

More Alaia guides

Who was Azzedine Alaia, the Alaia ballet flats guide, the Alaia bags guide, the Alaia shoes guide, the Alaia size guide, and the full Alaia collection at Coveti.

Sources and method

Checked on 14 October 2026 by Gemma Deeks, Fashion Editor at Coveti. Product facts (materials, heel heights, dimensions, sizes and country of manufacture) are the brand’s own product-page text; prices and counts are the live Coveti catalogue on that date and move with stock. Where a claim could not be checked it was left out.

• maison-alaia.com, Shoes: product pages read on 14 October 2026 (heel heights, materials, sizes, Made in Italy)
• DataForSEO Google Ads search volume, United States, read 14 October 2026
• Coveti, logistics and returns protocol
• Coveti live catalogue, 14 October 2026: prices, sizes and stock

Gemma Deeks is Fashion Editor at Coveti. Prices, sizes and stock on this page were checked against coveti.com and maison-alaia.com on 14 October 2026.