Gabrielle Union is a fashion maven — and she’s never been one to shy away from a a standout shoe moment.
The “Bring It On” star tends to gravitate toward a few simplified footwear styles — but she knows how to keep them feeling fresh. She especially likes mules, and she’s worn pairs from Manolo Blahnik over the years, working the slip-on shape into both red carpet looks and more pared-back off-duty dressing.
On and off the red carpet, Union can also be found wearing sandals from Magda Butrym, By Far and Gia Couture’s collaboration with Rosie Huntington-Whiteley. She’s also known for wearing shoes from Paris Texas, Tamara Mellon and Tabitha Simmons, and she’s shown a willingness to try emerging labels early, including Jude — the 2025 FNAA Emerging Talent winner — and their pumps with the brand’s signature curved heel.
Union’s shoe style moments overlap with her life off camera, too. She’s frequently photographed alongside her husband, Dwyane Wade, and she’s shared twinning fashion moments with their daughter, Zaya Wade — including matching cowboy boots around Beyoncé’s tour. While off-duty, Union prefers athletic sneakers by Adidas, Reebok or Nike.
Ahead, take a look at some of Gabrielle Union’s best shoe style moments over the years:
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2001
Image Credit: Getty Images Gabrielle Union wearing black mules arriving at the premiere of Fox Searchlight’s “Kingdom Come” at the Writer’s Guild Theatre on April 4, 2001, in Beverly Hills.
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2001
Image Credit: Getty A closer look at Gabrielle Union’s shoes.
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2005
Image Credit: Getty Images Gabrielle Union in blue t-strap sandals attends the premiere of the Paramount Pictures’ film “The Honeymooners” on June 8, 2005, at the Graumans Chinese Theatre in Hollywood, Calif.
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2005
Image Credit: Vince Bucci A closer look at Gabrielle Union’s shoes.
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2010
Image Credit: Getty Images Gabrielle Union in strappy ankle-length heels arrives at the Nylon and Express’ Denim Issue Party at The London Hotel on Aug. 10, 2010, in West Hollywood, Calif.
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2010
Image Credit: Alberto E. Rodriguez A closer look at Gabrielle Union’s shoes.
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2018
Image Credit: Splash Gabrielle Union in Fendi heels in New York on April 9, 2018.
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2018
Image Credit: Splash A closer look at Gabrielle Union’s shoes.
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2020
Image Credit: Getty Images Gabrielle Union wearing Jimmy Choo Thyra embellished sandals attends the 2020 Vanity Fair Oscar Party hosted by Radhika Jones at Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts on Feb. 09, 2020, in Beverly Hills, Calif.
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2020
Image Credit: Getty A closer look at Gabrielle Union’s shoes.
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2021
Image Credit: RB/Bauergriffin.com / MEGA Gabrielle Union clad in strappy sandals seen at “Jimmy Kimmel Live” in Los Angeles, California on Sept. 28, 2021.
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2021
Image Credit: RB/Bauergriffin.com / MEGA A closer look at Gabrielle Union’s shoes.
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2022
Image Credit: Janet Gough / AFF-USA.COM / MEGA Gabrielle Union wearing Stuart Weitzman black leather Nudist sandals at ‘They Call Me Magic’ screening at the Regency Village Theatre in Los Angeles on April 14, 2022.
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2022
Image Credit: Janet Gough / AFF-USA.COM / MEGA A closer look at Gabrielle Union’s brown sandals.
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2022
Image Credit: Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency Gabrielle Union in Jimmy Choo Gold Minny sandals attends the screening Of Netflix’s “The Redeem Team” held at the Netflix Tudum Theater on Sept. 22, 2022, in Hollywood, CA.
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2022
Image Credit: Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency A closer look at Gabrielle Union’s metallic sandals.
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2023
Image Credit: Getty Images for Aston Martin Gabrielle Union in leather buckle sandals is pictured with The Aston Martin Aramco Cognizant Formula One™ Team car at the grand opening of Q New York, Aston Martin’s first ultra-luxury flagship on June 13, 2023, in New York.
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2023
Image Credit: Getty Images for Aston Martin A closer look at Gabrielle Union’s buckle-adorned sandals.
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2023
Image Credit: Christopher Peterson / SplashNew Gabrielle Union in black Charles & Keith black Pixie platform mules photographed out in New York on Sept. 20, 2023.
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2023
Image Credit: Christopher Peterson / SplashNew A closer look at Gabrielle Union’s shoes.
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2024
Image Credit: John Phillips/Getty Images Gabrielle Union wearing Burberry Bay sandals at a Burberry fashion show on Sept. 16, 2024, during London Fashion Week.
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2024
Image Credit: John Phillips/Getty Images A closer look at Gabrielle Union’s sandals.
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2024
Image Credit: Getty Images for FWRD Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union attend his 003 Statues Are Forever Party With FWRD at Queen Miami Beach on Oct. 25, 2024 in Miami Beach. Union wore Saint Laurent’s Gippy leather kitten heels.
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2024
Image Credit: Getty A closer look at Gabrielle Union’s kitten heel shoes.
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2025
Image Credit: WireImage At Schiaparelli’s haute couture spring 2025 fashion show during Paris Fashion Week on Jan. 27, 2025, Gabrielle Union debuted a bob haircut — and paired her semi-sheer bodycon dress with statement-making, pointed-toe black heels with bulb detailing on the toe cap and near the bottom of the heel.
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2025
Image Credit: Getty Images A closer look at Gabrielle Union’s bauble-adorned Schiaparelli shoes during Paris Fashion Week.
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2025
Image Credit: GC Images On Feb. 26, 2025, Gabrielle Union paired a matte chocolate brown slip dress from Fendi’s Spring 2025 collection with a pair of pink Santoni sandals while attending a screening of “Riff Raff” in New York City.
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2025
Image Credit: GC Images A closer look at Gabrielle Union’s pink platform Santoni sandals.
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2025
Image Credit: GC Images A day later, Gabrielle Union paired a classic black knee-high boot with a look from Proenza Schouler‘s spring 2025 collection.
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2025
Image Credit: GC Images A closer look at Gabrielle Union’s classic black knee-high boots.
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2025
Image Credit: River Callaway On April 8, 2025, Gabrielle Union complemented an intricate Celia Krithariota couture gown with silver-and-PVC sandals — a nod to the clear shoe trend — from Betzábe at the star-studded 2025 Fashion Trust U.S. Awards in Los Angeles.
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2025
Image Credit: River Callaway A closer look at Gabrielle Union’s clear shoes.
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2025
Image Credit: Getty Images for H&M At the H&M Party at Beyonce’s Cowboy Carter Tour on April 28, 2025, Gabrielle Union and her daughter Zaya Wade were two of the many stars who stayed on theme in cowboy boots.
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2025
Image Credit: Getty Images for H&M A closer look at Gabrielle Union and Zaya Wade’s cowboy boots.
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2025
Image Credit: Max Charles for Babylist Gabrielle Union celebrated Proudly x JCPenney Launch at Babylist Showroom in Los Angeles, Calif. on May 20, 2025, pairing her Banana Republic dress with Manolo Blahnik Raffia Mules.
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2025
Image Credit: Max Charles for Babylist A closer look at Gabrielle Union’s Manolo Blahnik mules.
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2025
Image Credit: Getty Images for ABFF Gabrielle Union opted for a timeless monochrome look, complete with black patent mules, to attend the Sisterhood & Savings A Conversation With Gabrielle Union during the 2025 American Black Film Festival at New World Center on June 12, 2025 in Miami Beach, FL.
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2025
Image Credit: Arturo Holmes/Getty Images for ABFF A closer look at Gabrielle Union’s shoes.
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2025
Image Credit: Mariel and Katherine Tyler/Getty Images Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union attended The Cut x Intuition by Aramis dinner party during the Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival at Atria on Aug. 6, 2025, in Edgartown, Mass. Union opted for minimalist brown sandals, while Wade wore Birkenstock’s Birki Flow clogs in the brand’s neutral off-white “Eggshell” shade.
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2025
Image Credit: Mariel and Katherine Tyler/Getty Images A closer look at Wade’s eggshell Birkenstock clogs and Union’s minimalist burgundy-brown sandals.
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2026
Image Credit: GC Images Gabrielle Union made her way to the New York SiriusXM Studios wearing Jude’s popular Fame pumps on Jan. 14, 2026.
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2026
Image Credit: GC Images A closer look at Gabrielle Union’s suede Jude Famp pumps.