YSL heels offer the two most famous models in evening footwear: the Tribute with its platform and interlaced strap, and the Opyum with a heel sculpted from the house letters. This guide covers eight models available now at Swagyo.
You will learn each heel height and type and how steady it is over hours of standing, and why a front platform changes how height feels. You will also find styling notes for abayas, dresses and tailoring.
What Sets Saint Laurent Heels Apart?
The house builds its pieces on architectural line rather than ornament. The interlaced strap on the Tribute is constructed from overlapping leather bands, and the Opyum heel is sculpted from the house letters themselves.
The metal logo appears at only two scales: a small bar at the toe, or large letters forming the entire heel. There is no middle size and no repetition.
The Standout Saint Laurent Heels at Swagyo
We selected eight models spanning the low kitten to the high platform. We have noticed with our clients that a platform or an ankle strap decides comfort across a long night.
Saint Laurent Black High Heel With Gold Logo
A Tribute sandal in black patent leather with interlaced straps across the instep and a raised front platform. The ankle strap has a gold buckle and the heel is very high and slim.
The front platform is the secret of this model: it lifts the forefoot so the actual drop to the heel shrinks. The result is significant height with a feel far lower than the number suggests.
Best use: for long evenings, weddings and formal occasions.
Order the black Saint Laurent Tribute platform sandal for a long evening.
Saint Laurent Burgundy and Black High Heel
An Opyum sandal in deep burgundy patent leather with a very slim front strap and an ankle strap. The heel here is not a conventional heel but the metal house letters themselves in gold and black.
This is the boldest design in the whole world of evening footwear. The letters truly carry the body's weight, so the detail is structural rather than decorative.
Best use: for evenings and formal occasions.
Discover the burgundy Saint Laurent Opyum sandal for an unforgettable look.
Saint Laurent Classic Black High Heel
A slingback in black mesh with an extended pointed toe, black leather trim and a slim strap across the instep. The rear strap is slim with a silver buckle and the heel is a low kitten.
Mesh makes the foot look slimmer because the eye sees through it. And with a low kitten heel you get a shoe you can wear all day.
Best use: for work, meetings and long daytime events.
See the Saint Laurent mesh kitten slingback for a comfortable working day.
Saint Laurent Luxurious Black High Heel
A slingback in black patent leather with a sharp extended square toe, its vamp centred on a small gold bar carrying the house letters. The footbed is dark with the gold disc near the heel.
The gold bar is the only detail on an entirely glossy black surface. A small signature that identifies the piece from a distance.
Best use: for evenings and formal occasions.
Add the glossy black Saint Laurent slingback for a sharp evening look.
Saint Laurent Elegant Burgundy High Heel
The same design in deep burgundy leather with a sharp square toe and a gold bar at the instep. The footbed is black with the gold disc, and the rear strap matches the leather.
Burgundy gives the piece a depth black cannot, while staying nearly as easy to style. The choice for anyone wanting an evening colour beyond the usual black.
Best use: for evenings and formal occasions.
Browse the burgundy Saint Laurent slingback for a warm evening look.
Saint Laurent Black and Gold High Heel
A slingback in matte black leather with a sharp square toe entirely capped in gold metal. The side is cut away to reveal the arch, and the rear strap is slim.
A metal cap on the toe is a rare detail that turns the tip of the shoe into a piece of jewellery. And the side cut-out lengthens the foot line visually.
Best use: for evenings and formal occasions.
Discover the Saint Laurent slingback with gold toe cap for a different look.
Saint Laurent Refined Black High Heel
A slingback in glossy black leather embossed with a crocodile pattern, with a sharp extended square toe. The rear strap is elastic and carries the house name in small gold lettering on an inner band.
The raised pattern gives the surface a depth that shows through shadow rather than colour. Which is why the piece reads rich despite being entirely black with no visible metal.
Best use: for evenings and formal occasions.
Choose the croc-embossed Saint Laurent slingback for a look rich in texture.
Saint Laurent Modern Black High Heel
A sandal with a square toe and very slim cord-like straps, centred on two silver metal pieces carrying the house letters. The rear strap is slim and the heel is flared, widening at the base.
The very slim straps make the foot look almost bare. A detail for anyone wanting the least possible coverage while the signature stays clear.
Best use: for evenings and formal occasions.
Order the black Saint Laurent sandal with slim straps for a modern look.
How Do You Choose Between Saint Laurent Models by Occasion?
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How to Style Saint Laurent Heels With Your Looks
With an Abaya
A black abaya welcomes the burgundy slingback, which breaks the darkness with a warm evening tone. An embroidered abaya, meanwhile, harmonises with the Opyum and its metal heel.
With Dresses
A long evening dress with the Tribute platform is a classic that never disappoints. Keep the bag small with gold hardware matching the buckle.
With Tailoring
A black trouser suit with the mesh slingback balances formality and lightness. Add a black bag with a silver detail to finish it.
With Skirts and Shorter Dresses
A short dress with the slim-strap black sandal lengthens the leg line as far as possible. Choose silver jewellery matching the metal pieces.
Sizing Guide: Getting It Right on the First Order
Extended square toe models run narrow because they gather the toes into a long, tight space. Mesh, by contrast, gives and is the most forgiving for wider feet.
Measure your foot in centimetres in the evening while standing, since feet expand through the day. Compare that number with the size guide on the product page before confirming.
The Swagyo customer care team guides you through size and colour step by step on WhatsApp. And if your colour or model is not listed on the site, we source it for you through our special request service.
The Swagyo Shopping Experience
Shipping is free within Saudi Arabia, and instalments are available through Tabby, Tamara and Madfu. You can follow your order with our team all the way to delivery.
Your shoes arrive in refined gift-ready packaging, inside a sturdy box with a protective bag. Many of our clients order them as a gift, and the presentation alone leaves an impression.
Questions Shoppers Ask About Saint Laurent Heels
How does a front platform make a high heel more comfortable?
The platform lifts the forefoot upward, so the slope between toe and heel decreases. A thirteen-centimetre heel with a two and a half centimetre platform feels like ten and a half. Which is why the Tribute is recommended for long evenings and weddings.
Is a heel made from letters strong enough?
Yes, because the letters are cast in solid rather than hollow metal and truly carry the body's weight. Do avoid floors with wide gaps, though, since the heel shape is not continuous. Wipe the metal with a soft dry cloth after each wear.
Does the mesh tear with wear?
The mesh is reinforced with stitched leather trim that protects it at the tension points. Avoid pulling it hard when putting the shoe on and slide the foot in gently. It also breathes more than leather, staying comfortable in heat.
How do I care for embossed leather and a metal cap?
Wipe embossed leather with a dry cloth and avoid hard rubbing so the pattern keeps its definition. Wipe the metal cap with a soft dry cloth and keep it from rubbing against rough surfaces. Store the piece in its cloth bag between uses.
Should I order my usual size or go up?
Order your usual size in mesh and open sandals. In extended square toe models take a half size up for wider feet. If unsure, send your foot measurement to the WhatsApp team.
Browse More of the Collection
To see every model and size available, browse the full Saint Laurent heels collection at Swagyo. And to compare with other houses, move over to the luxury women's heels department.
Saint Laurent heels give you a sharp architectural line unlike any other. Choose between the platform and the sculpted heel by the length of your night, and confirm your size with the WhatsApp team.