Beyoncé Knowles-Carter had a big year, from winning her first Album of the Year Grammy in February for “Cowboy Carter” to embarking on the “Cowboy Carter” tour, which commenced in April and concluded in July.
Of course, Knowles-Carter’s glamorous taste in fashion was on display along the way, including an array of striking shoe moments — from custom Schiaparelli platforms at the Grammys to custom western boots along the tour. Proving her role as a trendsetter, the Cowboy Carter Tour notably helped drive the interest in western boots we’ve seen this year.
Below, find some of Knowles-Carter’s best shoe moments of 2025.
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To go with her custom red Ferrari look worn at the F1 Grand Prix in Las Vegas in November, Knowles-Carter wore a peep-toe platform in a glossy red shade. The upper was minimalist with an hourglass-shaped toe strap and slender ankle strap, but the tall, rounded platform made a strong statement.
For this look, showcased in Paris, channeling the Statue of Liberty, Knowles-Carter complemented a custom Balmain dress with custom gold Amina Muaddi pumps. The silhouette included a pointed toe and curved, low-cut vamp.
Designer Thom Solo created these black thigh-high boots adorned with silver buckles, which Knowles-Carter wore in London. The boot was pointed in front and featured a block heel.
On dressing Lady Gaga and Knowles-Carter, Solo told FN earlier this year, “I was raised by a single mom and a wonderful community of women and women in media. Women in music have built my DNA as not only a queer person but also as an artist. Getting their seal of approval, I mean, there’s literally nothing better. It’s just dreams coming true.”
During a show in Atlanta, Knowles-Carter embraced sparkling ruby red glamour that wouldn’t look out of place in “The Wizard of Oz” with custom boots by Jean Pierre Khoury, which were hand-beaded with crushed red stones and tonal crystals. A block heel elevated the pair.
This custom Loewe Onda flame boot worn by Knowles-Carter in Los Angeles featured a scalloped knee-high shaft and red flame designs against a white backdrop, complementing a red plaid skirt and silver bodysuit.
Another glamorous western shoe look from the “Cowboy Carter” tour was this custom Christian Louboutin thigh-high boot style in Silver Strass, worn in Chicago. The design offered her outfit extra movement as it featured a thigh-high silver metallic shaft with tiers of swinging fringe. The silhouette also includes a block heel and round toe. Knowles-Carter performed in a custom red metallic version of this style in New Jersey as well.
In February, Knowles-Carter won three Grammys, including Album of the Year, Country Album of the Year (which Taylor Swift presented, as seen above) and Best Country Duo/Group Performance for the song “II Most Wanted” alongside Miley Cyrus. Knowles-Carter was dressed in a custom Schiaparelli look for the special occasion, which included a pair of beige platform pumps made of satin. The silhouette stood out with a towering heel and hefty platform aligning with the pointed toe.
