The 74th annual Miss Universe pageant took place on Friday at the Impact Challenger Hall in Pak Kret, Nonthaburi, Thailand. Women from all over the world joined the competition in hopes of being crowned as Miss Universe 2025. As always, footwear and shoes played a starring role alongside the gowns, crowns, and biggest fashion moments.
The pageant partnered with Jojo Bragais as the official footwear sponsor again this year. Filipino designer’s heels have become well-known within the competition, with the contestants opting for the brand’s six-inch stilettos, platform sandals and towering heels throughout the event that were nude, gold, and covered in shiny stones.
Miss Universe 2025 proved once again that the right pair of heels doesn’t just complete a look, it is a key aspect in each of the contestants’ biggest moments on stage, ensuring that they walk elegantly, while feeling confident with each step. From Miss Philippines to Miss Palestine, take a look at the most head-turning heels from this year’s competition.
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Miss Bangladesh Tangia Zaman Methila
Image Credit: Getty Images Miss Bangladesh Tangia Zaman Methila took part in the final competition of the 2025 Miss Universe pageant in Nonthaburi, Thailand wearing gold-tone platform stiletto sandal with crystal-embellished criss-cross straps.
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Miss Zimbabwe Lyshanda Brendon Moyas
Image Credit: Getty Images Miss Zimbabwe Lyshanda Brendon Moyas takes part in the final competition of the 2025 Miss Universe pageant in Nonthaburi in crystal-embellished platform metallic heels.
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Miss Philippines Ahtisa Manalo
Image Credit: Getty Images Miss Philippines Ahtisa Manalo takes part in the final competition of the 2025 Miss Universe pageant in Nonthaburi, Thailand. She wore strappy patent leather platform heels in a nude shade.
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Miss Palestine Nadeen Ayoub
Image Credit: Getty Images Miss Palestine Nadeen Ayoub takes part in the final competition of the 2025 Miss Universe pageant in Nonthaburhigh, Thailand wearing heeled, open-toe platform sandals in a beige patent finish.
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Miss Nicaragua Itza Helen Castillo
Image Credit: Getty Images Miss Nicaragua Itza Helen Castillo took part in the final competition of the Miss Universe 2025 pageant in Nonthaburi, Thailand wearing a platform sandal in beige leather with a stacked platform and a block heel.
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Miss Malta Julia Ann Cluett
Image Credit: Getty Images Miss Malta Julia Ann Cluett took part in the final competition of the 2025 Miss Universe pageant in Nonthabur, Thailand and also opted for a pair of nude-colored platform sandals with crystal-embellished straps.
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Miss Guadeloupe Ophely Mezino
Image Credit: Getty Images During the swimsuit portion of the competition, Miss Guadeloupe Ophely Mezino wore platform sandals with criss-cross crystal-embellished straps and a metallic gold finish.
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Miss Colombia Vanessa Pulgarin
Image Credit: Getty Images Miss Colombia Vanessa Pulgarin wore Christian Louboutin peep toe pumps in a beige leather finish during the swim suit portion of the pageant.
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Miss China Zhao Na
Image Credit: Getty Images Miss China Zhao Na took part in the final competition at the 2025 Miss Universe pageant in Nonthaburi, Thailand wearing a stiletto-style platform sandal in a nude patent leather with rhinestone-encrusted straps crossing over the foot.