Rita Ora’s Best Shoe Moments, From Metallic Slingbacks to Hardware-Heavy Sandals

Rita Ora has never treated footwear as an afterthought. Long before she rings in her 35th birthday on Nov. 26, the singer had already built a reputation for turning shoes into a through-line of her style — from early red-carpet slingbacks to the collaboration-heavy years that followed. 

Her first major footwear project landed in 2014, when Adidas Originals brought her in for a collection built around what fans were actually buying at the time — clog heels and booties topped the list — and her own habit of digging for vintage details. 

Next came her footwear collaboration with Giuseppe Zanotti in 2019, which included slides, stiletto sandals, pointed-toe mules and a knee-high peep-toe boot built with a Cuban Link chain at the heel — a detail she pushed for because it mirrors the jewelry she wears most. By 2021, she was deep into her collaboration with ShoeDazzle, favoring lug soles, chain hardware, big embellishments and a mix of silhouettes that stretched from heels to flats to full boots.

And she hasn’t slowed down. 2025 has stacked some of her sharpest footwear choices yet: bright Russell & Bromley slingbacks, Zimmermann buckle sandals, sky-high Zanotti platforms and a translucent Sportmax wedge, just to name a few. Her shoe history tends to move with her projects — always bold, always a little unexpected. 

In honor of Rita Ora’s 35th birthday, here’s a look at some of her best shoe moments: