If you’ve ever seen pop royalty Ariana Grande command a stage, you know two things are guaranteed: insane vocal runs and sky-high, gravity-defying platform stilettos. But eagle-eyed Arianators at London’s O2 Arena just got the ultimate wardrobe shocker.
The pop superstar officially traded in her iconic towering footwear for flat, ultra-comfy boots, and the reason behind the sudden shoe switch has fans talking!
The Real Reason Why She Can’t Wear High Heels Right Now
Taking to her Instagram Stories to head off any wild rumors, Ari revealed the tender backstage mishap that sidelined her favorite footwear right before wrapping up her blockbuster Eternal Sunshine Tour.
“my sweet petals,
i wanted to let you know i will need to be in cozy footwear for this evenings show (and possibly tomorrow’s) as i am bandaged up underneath, recovering from a minor injury. it is not a sprain or anything muscular but just a deep cut!
so when you see me tonight without my signature heels, or even possibly having a little trouble putting weight on that foot, that is why!
but please do not fret.
on with the show and i am on the mend!
i cannot wait to perform for you tonight and tomorrow (even if i am few inches shorter than usual)
… i love you always
two more…” she wrote to her millions of followers.
While it’s thankfully not a muscle sprain, placing weight on her foot in 6-inch stilettos proved nearly impossible.
“A Few Inches Shorter Than Usual”
Ever the absolute professional, Ari didn’t let a bandaged foot derail her massive 10-night London residency finale. Instead of pulling out of the final tour dates, she adjusted her wardrobe and choreography, opting for stylish black platform flat boots and cozy kicks so she could safely give fans the show of a lifetime.
She even poked a little fun at her famous 5’0″ stature without her usual 6-inch boosters, joking that fans would have to get used to seeing her “a few inches shorter than usual” on stage!
Frequently Asked Questions
Why can’t Ariana Grande wear high heels on her tour right now?
Ariana Grande can’t wear high heels because she is recovering from a deep cut on her foot that required medical bandaging, making high-heeled performance boots too painful to wear.
Did Ariana Grande cancel her London concert due to her foot injury?
No! Ariana did not cancel any shows. She adapted her footwear to cozy, flat boots so she could safely perform the final dates of her Eternal Sunshine Tour at London’s O2 Arena.
What is Ariana Grande’s signature shoe style on stage?
Ariana is famous for wearing sky-high thigh-high boots, towering platform stilettos, and custom high-heeled pumps during her live tour performances.
After months on the road and a grueling press cycle for Wicked, trading in high fashion for cushioned footwear might just be the universe giving the pop queen a head start on some mandatory relaxation. Stilettos or sneakers, she still hit every single high note like the legend she is!
