Roger Vivier Heels: Every Heel Family, From 4.5 cm Kitten Heels to 12 cm Platforms

Roger Vivier heels come in eight main families this season, from the 4.5 cm Belle Vivier kitten heel with its square buckle to the 12 cm Efflorescence platform pump, and Coveti stocks 45 pairs from the Autumn Winter 2026-2027 collection at USD 1,360 to 3,110. Browse them all on the Roger Vivier brand page and in our designer heels edit, and read the full story of the buckle in our Belle Vivier guide.

Why do Roger Vivier heels look different from other designer heels?

Roger Vivier studied sculpture at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts in Paris before he made shoes, and it shows in how the house thinks about a heel. He opened his own house in Paris in 1937, designed for Christian Dior from 1953 to 1963, and in 1954 built what is now thought of as the modern stiletto, a slim heel held up by a thin steel rod. In 1959 he added the virgule, a heel curved like a comma.

That interest in the shape of the heel itself still runs through the collection. The house names its heels the way other labels name bags: Choc, Trompette, Skyscraper. Most pairs also carry a buckle, because the square Belle Vivier buckle is the house signature. Our guide to who invented the stiletto heel covers the 1954 story in more depth.

What are the main Roger Vivier heel families?

Belle Vivier

The Belle Vivier pump, with its large square buckle, debuted at Yves Saint Laurent’s 1965 show, and Catherine Deneuve wore it in the 1967 film Belle de Jour directed by Luis Bunuel. This season it sits on the covered Skyscraper heel at 4.5 cm. The Belle Vivier Pumps in brown suede are USD 1,520, and the same shape comes in navy suede, green patent and brown patent. The slingback version adds an adjustable heel strap: the Belle Vivier Slingback Pumps in black micro sequins are USD 1,570, while the tri-colour suede pairs reach USD 2,010.

Trompette

The Trompette heel flares slightly at its base, and the house pairs that curved line with the metal Belle Vivier buckle and a squared toe. It is the one family offered at three heights this season: 4.5 cm, 7 cm and 10 cm, all at USD 1,410. The Trompette Pumps in burgundy nappa sit at 7 cm, a useful middle ground for office days.

Choc

House copy calls the Choc heel “an emblem of seduction since 1959 thanks to its iconic curve”. It is cut on a curve that lengthens the leg, and the pumps stand at 10 cm. At USD 1,360 for black and beige nappa, the Choc Pumps in black nappa are among the most accessible Roger Vivier heels Coveti carries. A red calfskin pair is USD 1,450.

Rose Vivier

The rose motif was, in the house’s words, born in 1965 and dear to Monsieur Vivier. Today it appears as sculpted rosebuds and twisted volutes with applied crystals. The pumps mostly sit at 8.5 cm, with one nude satin pair at 10 cm, and prices run USD 2,330 to 2,790. The Rose Vivier Pumps in black satin are an evening shoe that still works with tailoring. For a lower option, the Rose Vivier Slingback Pumps in black nappa come at 4.5 cm.

Efflorescence

The Efflorescence buckle is a cluster of crystal flowers with Rococo reminiscences, and it is the most decorative buckle in the line. It appears on satin pumps at 6.5 cm and 10 cm (USD 2,790 to 2,880), on navy velvet as the Flower Strass Buckle Pumps, and on the tallest shoe in the edit, the Efflorescence Platform Pumps in black satin at 12 cm and USD 3,110. The Efflorescence Mary Jane Pumps in black nappa bring the same buckle down to 4.5 cm.

Viv’ in the City

Viv’ in the City is the house’s sharp, city-weight stiletto at 8.5 cm with a covered buckle. It comes as a d’Orsay pump, cut away at the sides, and as a slingback. The Viv’ in the City D’Orsay Pumps in red suede are USD 1,450, and the Viv’ in the City Slingback Pumps in black nappa are USD 1,520.

I Love Vivier

I Love Vivier is decorated with a heart, a nod to Roger Vivier’s own designs. Coveti carries the I Love Vivier Pumps in green suede at 8.5 cm and USD 1,360.

Viv’ Canard

Viv’ Canard comes from an archive design, with a tapered square toe and a mini metal buckle. The Viv’ Canard Slingback Pumps are off white and black calfskin with a reptile print, on a 5.5 cm lacquered heel, at USD 1,520.

Roger Vivier heels at a glance

Every heel height below comes from the house’s own product copy, measured in cm. Prices are USD at Coveti.

Kitten heels vs higher heels: which Roger Vivier height suits you?

The split in the collection is clear. Nineteen of the 45 heels are kitten heels, and the rest climb from 6.5 cm to 12 cm with very little in between. That makes the choice simpler than it looks.

Kitten heels: 4.5 cm to 5.5 cm

The 4.5 cm height is where Roger Vivier puts its daywear. Belle Vivier pumps and slingbacks, the two lower Trompette pumps, the Rose Vivier slingback and the Efflorescence Mary Jane pumps all sit there. Viv’ Canard is a touch higher at 5.5 cm. A kitten heel suits long days, commutes and anyone who wants the buckle without the height. Shop the full range in designer kitten heels, and compare other houses in our best designer kitten heels guide.

Mid heels: 6.5 cm to 8.5 cm

The Efflorescence satin pumps at 6.5 cm, the Trompette at 7 cm and the Viv’ in the City, Rose Vivier and I Love Vivier styles at 8.5 cm cover the dinner and desk-to-dinner brief. An 8.5 cm stiletto is noticeably taller than a kitten heel, so try it on carpet at home before a long evening. Our edit of the most comfortable designer heels explains what to look for in a mid height.

High heels: 10 cm to 12 cm

The Choc pumps, the tallest Trompette and Efflorescence pumps and one Rose Vivier pair sit at 10 cm. Only the Efflorescence Platform Pump reaches 12 cm, and its platform takes some of the pitch out of that height. These are event shoes. Browse classic shapes in designer pumps and open-back styles in designer slingbacks.

How to wear Roger Vivier heels in autumn winter 2026/27

Suede leads the season. Brown, navy and green Belle Vivier pumps in goatskin suede pair well with wool trousers and dark denim, and the brown suede shade echoes the tortoiseshell-effect buckles the house uses on its flats and Chelsea boots. Burgundy is the other strong thread: the house groups its burgundy pieces under “The shade of the season”, and Trompette and Viv’ in the City both come in it.

For evening, satin and velvet take over. A grey satin Efflorescence pump at 10 cm works with a black column dress, and a navy velvet Flower Strass Buckle Pump gives a dark suit some light. Keep the rest of the look plain so the buckle does the work. If you want a heel outside the pump family, the house also makes the Jewel Heel Sandals in black satin on a 12 cm crystal boule heel, and the Trompette Mules in pink at 8.5 cm. More open styles sit in designer sandals and designer mules.

Which Roger Vivier heels work for weddings?

Several heels in the edit come from the house’s Bridal Collection and Ceremony Selection, which matters for the 2027 wedding season. The grey, green and brown Efflorescence satin pumps, the nude and grey Rose Vivier pumps, the Efflorescence Mary Jane pumps in silver, black and off white, and the black and beige Choc pumps are among the pairs that carry those tags. A bride wanting a low heel can look at the Efflorescence Mary Jane Pumps in silver nappa at 4.5 cm. Read more in our guide to Roger Vivier bridal shoes, our wider best designer bridal shoes edit and our wedding guest shoes guide.

How do Roger Vivier heels fit?

Roger Vivier sizes shoes on the Italian scale, which is the same as EU sizing, and Coveti lists every pair in whole EU sizes 35 to 42. EU 37 is UK 4 and US 7, and EU 39 is UK 6 and US 9. The house publishes no runs-large statement for these styles, so most women take their usual EU size. Pointed and squared toes can feel different on the foot, so check our Roger Vivier size guide before ordering. Every pair is authenticated by Coveti and ships worldwide, insured.

Frequently Asked Questions

What heel heights do Roger Vivier heels come in?

Roger Vivier heels at Coveti run from 4.5 cm to 12 cm this season. Most kitten heels sit at 4.5 cm, Viv’ Canard is 5.5 cm, and the mid styles sit at 6.5 cm, 7 cm and 8.5 cm. The Choc pumps are 10 cm and the Efflorescence Platform Pump is the tallest at 12 cm.

How much are Roger Vivier heels?

Coveti stocks 45 pairs of Roger Vivier heels priced USD 1,360 to 3,110. The Choc and I Love Vivier pumps start at USD 1,360, the Belle Vivier pumps are USD 1,520, and the Efflorescence Platform Pump is USD 3,110. These are current-season, full-price pieces from the Autumn Winter 2026-2027 collection.

Are Roger Vivier kitten heels comfortable?

A 4.5 cm kitten heel puts far less pitch on the foot than a 10 cm pump, which is why the house uses it for its daywear. The Belle Vivier pumps sit on a covered Skyscraper heel with a leather sole. Comfort still depends on fit, so take your usual EU size and check the size guide.

What is the most famous Roger Vivier heel?

The Belle Vivier pump is the best known, with its large square buckle. It debuted at Yves Saint Laurent’s 1965 show, and Catherine Deneuve wore it in the 1967 film Belle de Jour. Roger Vivier is also credited with the modern stiletto heel in 1954 and the comma-shaped virgule heel in 1959.

Where are Roger Vivier heels made?

Every Roger Vivier heel Coveti stocks is made in Italy. Each pair is authenticated by Coveti and ships worldwide, insured.