Small feet have long been associated with elegance, poise, and a certain quiet confidence. At PiccolaShoes, we believe petite feet deserve exceptional footwear — and we're in good company. From Hollywood icons to pop royalty, some of the world's most celebrated women share the same challenge: finding shoes that truly fit.
Cinderella — The Original Petite Icon
Before we get to real life, we have to start with the original. Cinderella's glass slipper is perhaps the most enduring symbol of the perfect petite fit in all of fashion history. The story's entire premise rests on the idea that a truly beautiful shoe fits only one woman — a sentiment we understand completely.
Meryl Williams — UK Size 1 (EU 33)
The Traitors winner and disability advocate Meryl Williams shot to fame in 2022 when she and her co-winners claimed a £101,050 prize on the first UK series of the BBC One competition. Standing at just under 4'2" and born with achondroplasia, Meryl has used her platform to champion disability representation in media and beyond — and we are incredibly proud that she recently chose PiccolaShoes for a photoshoot. Meryl embodies everything we stand for: that style, elegance, and the perfect fit should be available to every woman, regardless of size.
Shakira — UK Size 2 (EU 34)
The Colombian singer and global superstar is one of the most famous women with genuinely small feet. Shakira wears a UK size 2 (EU 34) — a size we stock — and her light, precise footwork on stage is the stuff of legend. Coincidence? We think not.
Kylie Minogue — UK Size 3 (EU 35)
Australia's pop princess has spoken openly about her petite proportions, including her UK size 3 feet. Kylie's style has always been polished and considered — proof that small feet carry big presence.
Kristin Chenoweth — UK Size 3 (EU 35)
The Broadway and television star is famously petite — standing at just 4'11" — and wears a UK size 3. She has spoken candidly about the difficulty of finding well-made shoes in her size, something our customers know all too well.
Janette Manrara — UK Size 3 (EU 35)
Cuban-American professional dancer and television presenter Janette Manrara is best known for her decade as a professional on BBC's Strictly Come Dancing, before becoming co-host of its beloved spin-off, It Takes Two. A woman who has spent her career on her feet — performing, presenting, and commanding the floor — Janette wore PiccolaShoes to the It Takes Two set, and we couldn't be more delighted. Proof that petite feet and big stages go hand in hand.
Christina Aguilera — UK Size 3.5 (EU 36)
The Grammy-winning singer is known for her powerful stage presence and equally powerful heels. Christina wears around a UK size 3.5, proving that petite feet and sky-high stilettos are a perfectly natural combination.
Emma Watson — UK Size 4 (EU 37)
The actress and activist is known for her understated elegance and considered approach to fashion. Emma wears a UK size 4 — on the smaller end of the mainstream range — and consistently chooses footwear that is as thoughtful as it is stylish.
Queen Elizabeth II — UK Size 4 (EU 37)
The late Queen Elizabeth II was renowned for her impeccable presentation, and her footwear was no exception. She wore a UK size 4 and was famously loyal to her shoemaker Anello & Davide for decades — a testament to the value of finding shoes that truly fit and last.
You're In Good Company
At PiccolaShoes, we design for women who know that the right fit changes everything. Whether you're a UK size 1 (EU 32) or a UK size 4 (EU 37), every pair in our collection is crafted to honour the proportions of a smaller foot — not simply scaled down from a larger last.
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