When Saoirse Ronan hit the red carpet at the BAFTA awards [1], she wowed in a textured, feathery Chanel gown with a high neck and sheer skirt. With so much going on up top, it would be easy to miss her shoes completely, and perhaps that's what she was hoping. . . at least as the night went on. Because while Saoirse made her initial appearance in a pair of black ankle-strap sandals with a high heel that perfectly set off the stunning gown, by the time she hit the afterparty, she'd swapped her designer heels for something a little more comfortable . . . and very retro!
Saoirse's big switch involved a pair of Rocket Dog "Boom" sandals [2], which retail for £33 (about $46). The velvet slides feature a huge foam platform, which allowed Saoirse to keep the height she needed to stop tripping over her skirt, but with a little more comfort and lightness. We can't help getting flashbacks to the late '90s when we see these shoes, but we've got to say, they do look comfy! If they're good enough for an Oscar nominee, they're good enough for us, so get a closer look at her shoe change, then shop some similar options for yourself.
Saoirse Started the Evening Wearing Black Sandals
The Red Carpet Shoes Had Seriously High Heels
Once She Was Done With the Red Carpet, She Changed Into Comfortable Platform Shoes
Saiorse's Actual Sandals
The Rocket Dog Boom Slides [4] (£33) are not available in the US, but you can shop similar styles below.
Steve Madden Slinky Platform Sandal
Steve Madden Slinky Platform Sandal [5] ($40, originally $70)
Tory Burch Scallop Platform Sandal
Tory Burch Scallop Platform Sandal [6] ($98)
Sam Edelman Zia Espadrille Platform Sandal
Sam Edelman Women's Zia Espadrille Platform Sandal [7] ($25)
Miu Miu Velvet Platform Sandals
Miu Miu Velvet platform sandals [8] ($490)
Prada Leather Platform Sandals
Prada Leather Platform Sandals [9] ($695)
Avec les Filles Addison Platform Sandal
Avec les Filles Addison Platform Sandal [10] ($148)
Tony Bianco Energy Platform Sandal
Tony Bianco Energy Platform Sandal [11] ($88, originally $110)
Chloé Camille Leather Platform Sandals
Chloé Camille Leather Platform Sandals [12] ($730)
Jimmy Choo Metallic Leather Platform Sandals
Jimmy Choo Metallic Leather Platform Sandals [13] ($450)
Miu Miu Blue Glitter Raffia Platform Sandals
Miu Miu Blue Glitter Raffia Platform Sandals [14] ($490)