The Caroline Black Leather
The Caroline is a heel with personality. Part vintage dancing shoe, part Carrie Bradshaw at her best, it brings character to an outfit without feeling overdressed. Wear black leather with jeans and an oversized blazer, tailored trousers or a dress for dinner. Its expressive silhouette makes simple outfits feel more considered, while remaining easy to style for special occasions. A heel that makes getting dressed much more fun.
The 7 cm heel is placed directly under heel, creating a balanced, grounded feel that makes the shoe easy to wear and comfortable to move in. An adjustable ankle strap ensures a secure, personalized fit, while the elegant, open construction allows the foot to move naturally. The result is a heel you reach for often — not just for occasions, but for moments when you want your outfit to feel intentional.
Like all Blankens shoes, The Caroline is crafted by hand in a small, family-run factory in northern Portugal. We use European leather sourced from Gold Rated Leather Working Group tanneries, ensuring high quality craftsmanship, responsible sourcing, and a lower environmental impact.
At Blankens, we are a small group of women designing shoes for our own lives. We wear and test every style ourselves, carefully working through fit, function, and feeling — making sure each shoe has a clear role in the wardrobe. We make the shoes that make the outfit — and they are comfortable too.
The Caroline is a women’s leather heel made in black leather with a softly rounded open toe. Slim leather straps fan across the front of the foot and continue along the sides, creating a light yet supportive structure. It features an adjustable ankle strap with a small buckle for a secure fit. The shoe sits on a 7 cm heel positioned directly under the heel for improved balance and stability, making it a versatile, elegant heel designed for both everyday styling and dressed occasions.
Size Talk
Hear our founder Cecilia Blankens describe the size and fit of this model.