Tom Cruise is taking his looks to new heights yet again. This time, the 5-foot-7 actor applied one of his favorite height-illusion styling tricks to attend the global premiere of “Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One” in Rome, on Sunday.
Wearing a blue three-piece suit with a white shirt, Cruise strapped on pair of lace-up dress shoes with stacked heels to elevate his look.
The pair is similar to the wingtip brogue oxfords he sported at the Oscar Nominees Luncheon this year. The action star’s alleged use of heeled shoes to increase his height has been a subject of speculation and discussion in popular culture. While it is difficult to pinpoint the exact origins of this narrative, it gained significant attention and became a topic of fascination among fans and critics alike.
Heeled shoes can provide a discreet and subtle height boost, making the wearer appear taller. It is believed that Cruise used this technique to enhance his presence during red carpet events, interviews, and film shoots, specifically at the London premiere of “Top Gun: Maverick” last year, when he stood next to 5-foot-9 Kate Middleton, as she wore Prada’s suede cutout pumps set on 3-inch stiletto heels.
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Cruise is known for his charismatic style, often favoring classic and tailored outfits that exude confidence. In terms of shoes, he has been associated with wearing sleek and stylish footwear.
In “Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One,” Ethan Hunt, played by Cruise, and his IMF team have a crucial mission: find a dangerous weapon before it’s used to harm humanity. The stakes are high, as the fate of the world hangs in the balance. They embark on a frantic global chase, facing a powerful and enigmatic foe. Ethan realizes that the mission is paramount, even if it means putting the lives of his loved ones in jeopardy. The movie will hit the theaters on July 12.
