Prince was almost always sporting high-heeled boots that were custom-made to harmonize with his many flashy outfits. There was actually an exhibit, “The Beautiful Collection: Prince’s Custom Shoes,” held at the iconic artist’s former Paisley Park home in Chanhassen, Minnesota in 2021. In celebration of Prince’s birthday, discover some of his most noteworthy shoe moments throughout his career.
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2015
Image Credit: Getty Images Prince speaks onstage during the 57th Grammy Awards in Los Angeles on February 8, 2015.
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2015
Image Credit: Getty Images Prince presents an award at the 72nd Golden Globes in Beverly Hills on January 11, 2015.
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2011
Image Credit: Getty Images Prince performs during his “Welcome 2 Europe” tour in Paris, France on June 30, 2011.
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2009
Image Credit: Getty Images Prince attends the Chanel show during Paris Fashion Week on October 6, 2009.
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2009
Image Credit: Getty Images Prince (pictured with Mariah Carey) hits the stage at the Apollo Theater’s 75th Anniversary Gala in New York City on June 8, 2009.
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2008
Image Credit: Getty Images Prince attends a Lakers game at the Staples Center in Los Angeles on December 25, 2008.
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1996
Image Credit: Getty Images Prince is photographed in a hotel room in Toronto in 1996.
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1994
Image Credit: Getty Images Prince attends the VH1 launch party in London in 1994.
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1990
Image Credit: Getty Images Prince performing in Minneapolis on April 30, 1990.
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1988
Image Credit: Getty Images Prince is seen backstage during the UK leg of his Lovesexy tour in 1988.
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1986
Image Credit: Getty Images Prince performs in London in August 1986. (Photo by Michael Putland/Getty Images)
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1984
Image Credit: Getty Images Prince performs in Detroit, Michigan in November 1984.
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1983
Image Credit: Getty Images Prince performs in Chicago, Illinois in January 1983.