
Stella McCartney
Taupe Kitten Heel Mule Pumps Women
Stella McCartney women's taupe pointed-toe mule pump, a backless slip-on shoe with a low kitten heel. It has a faux-leather upper, footbed, and outsole, with a cushioned logo heel. Made in Italy, it features a 2.5-inch (6.5 cm) heel height.
- Color
- Taupe
- Material
- Faux-leather
- Gender
- female
- Style
- modern, minimal
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Shoes
Color
Size
Specifications
Sculptural pointed-toe mule pump with polished taupe faux-leather, 2.5-inch kitten heel, and cushioned footbed, made in Italy by Stella McCartney.
Pointed toe, kitten heel, cushioned logo heel, faux-leather construction, slip-on design, made in Italy
- Color
- Taupe · brown
- Material
- Faux-leather
- Style
- modern, minimal
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Shoes
Additional Attributes
- sculptural pointed-toe silhouette
- polished taupe faux-leather finish
- kitten heel, 2.5 inch height
- cushioned footbed with logo heel
- smooth faux-leather outsole
- Made in Italy
- vegan construction (no animal products)
- slip-on mule design
- clean architectural lines
- irreverent yet refined aesthetic
- environmentally conscious label (Stella McCartney)
- faux-leather upper
- faux-leather footbed
Product Insights
Stella McCartney's taupe kitten heel mule pumps are a sculptural, logo-free sustainable luxury shoe handcrafted in Italy from vegan materials, embodying the brand's vegan ethos. At $1,150 CAD, they cost roughly double comparable vegan kitten heels like Ulla Johnson's, reflecting their apex positioning in sustainable luxury, but specific sustainable materials and certifications are not detailed for this style.
Verified claims
- Design
- Sculptural pointed-toe silhouette with polished taupe finish and no logo hardware on the upper.
- Value
- Priced at $1,150 CAD, roughly double the cost of comparable vegan kitten heels like Ulla Johnson's, positioning it at the apex of sustainable luxury.
- Craftsmanship
- Handcrafted in Italy with artisanal assembly and hand-finishing.
- Vegan commitment
- Vegan materials: recycled polyamide upper, synthetic leather lining and sock, non-leather sole.
- Vegan ethos
- All Stella McCartney shoes are vegan, and this mule's design exemplifies its ethos.
- Transparency
- Specific sustainable materials and certifications are not detailed for this style.
- Price comparison
- Roughly twice the price of Ulla Johnson's vegan nappa sandal.
Product record
- Title
- Taupe Kitten Heel Mule Pumps Women
- Brand
- Stella McCartney
- Price
- 1150 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Image Analysis
3 images- 01

Product
Side view of a single backless slip-on mule with a pointed toe and a low tapered kitten heel, smooth matte leather-like upper and contrasting inner lining visible along the topline.
- Silhouette and viewSingle shoe shown in a lateral side profile, oriented left-to-right with toe pointing right and heel left; shoe is backless (open at the rear) and sits on a flat surface.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.52 · w 0.90 · h 0.40 (high) - Upper material and finishSmooth, slightly pebbled matte leather-like upper covering the vamp and sides with a uniform taupe-brown color and minimal visible texture.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.56 · w 0.72 · h 0.28 (high) - Toe shapeElongated pointed toe with a low-profile sole that tapers to a narrow point at the front right of the image.
1 region
x 0.55 · y 0.64 · w 0.40 · h 0.22 (high) - Heel geometryLow, slender tapered kitten heel that narrows toward the bottom and has a small black heel cap at its tip.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.60 · w 0.18 · h 0.30 (high) - Topline and liningVisible topline reveals a contrasting warm tan inner lining that runs along the shoe opening and is slightly glossy compared with the outer upper.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.52 · w 0.62 · h 0.10 (high) - Sole appearanceThin black outsole visible along the shoe edge and at the front profile, appearing smooth and flat with a subtle shadow underneath.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.72 · w 0.58 · h 0.12 (high) - Small metal detailSmall gold-tone metallic accent is partially visible on the underside near the arch area, appearing as a short curved oval detail.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.66 · w 0.06 · h 0.04 (medium)
Other
Studio product shot with neutral light gray background, soft shadow beneath the shoe, centered composition and even front lighting.
- Background and surfaceUniform light gray seamless studio background and flat surface with a soft diffuse shadow beneath the shoe indicating overhead lighting.
- Shot compositionShoe occupies the lower half of the frame in a clean side profile with substantial empty space above.
- Image qualityHigh resolution, evenly lit photograph with sharp edges and minimal visible noise or motion blur.
Colors
taupe brown· upper#62544Cwarm tan· inner liningblack· outsole and heel tip#131313gold· metal accent- Silhouette and viewSingle shoe shown in a lateral side profile, oriented left-to-right with toe pointing right and heel left; shoe is backless (open at the rear) and sits on a flat surface.
- 02

Product
Pair of pointed-toe slip-on mule pumps with low stiletto-style kitten heels, smooth leather-like upper, and contrasting brown inner insoles; visible V-shaped topline and slender heel stubs.
- SilhouettePointed-toe mule silhouette with a low, narrow kitten heel and a V-shaped topline at the instep, shown as a pair angled toward the viewer.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.36 · w 0.88 · h 0.45 (high) - Upper material and finishSmooth, uniform matte leather-like material on the upper with fine grain visible under light; no visible stitching on the vamp surface.
2 regions
x 0.05 · y 0.46 · w 0.62 · h 0.31 (high); x 0.41 · y 0.40 · w 0.54 · h 0.36 (high) - Topline detailDeep V-shaped cut at the vamp creating an exposed instep profile with a thin piped edge along the opening.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.45 · w 0.56 · h 0.24 (high) - Heel constructionSlim, tapered kitten heel with a narrow rectangular heel tip and smooth finish; heel color appears darker than upper.
2 regions
x 0.63 · y 0.49 · w 0.18 · h 0.22 (high); x 0.29 · y 0.48 · w 0.16 · h 0.18 (high) - Insole appearanceSmooth brown insole with subtle raised perimeter stitching and gold-foil stamped text near the heel area on each shoe.
2 regions
x 0.36 · y 0.24 · w 0.36 · h 0.20 (medium); x 0.64 · y 0.22 · w 0.32 · h 0.19 (medium) - Insole text left shoe“STELLA MCCARTNEY”Partial
1 region
x 0.39 · y 0.27 · w 0.26 · h 0.10 (medium) - Insole text right shoe“STELLA MCCARTNEY”Partial
1 region
x 0.70 · y 0.25 · w 0.20 · h 0.10 (medium)
Other
Studio product shot on a neutral light gray background with soft shadowing beneath shoes; front-right shoe positioned slightly forward and image cropped close to pair.
- Shot compositionTwo shoes arranged diagonally across the frame with the right shoe closer to the camera, cropped at the toe tips and heels.
- Background and lightingFlat light gray seamless background with even diffuse lighting and soft drop shadows beneath the shoes.
- Image qualityHigh resolution, sharp focus on shoe surfaces and edges; no visible noise or motion blur.
Colors
taupe brown· upper#7A6C64tan brown· insole#A3633Cdark charcoal· heel and outsole edge#232323- SilhouettePointed-toe mule silhouette with a low, narrow kitten heel and a V-shaped topline at the instep, shown as a pair angled toward the viewer.
- 03

Product
Pair of backless mule pumps shown from rear three-quarter view; smooth taupe upper with low tapered kitten heels, visible inner tan lining, slim conical heel with black tip, and a small gold oval badge on the right shoe's underside.
- Overall silhouetteBackless mule pumps shown from rear three-quarter angle with low tapered (kitten) heels and rounded closed toe visible at right shoe; shoes positioned with heels facing camera.
- Upper material and finishSmooth, uniform taupe material covering the upper with a matte leather-like appearance and minimal surface texture.
2 regions
x 0.35 · y 0.33 · w 0.55 · h 0.42 (medium); x 0.03 · y 0.35 · w 0.30 · h 0.34 (medium) - Top edge stitchingNarrow folded top edge with visible single-line stitching around the shoe opening, most apparent on the right shoe heel area.
1 region
x 0.48 · y 0.29 · w 0.30 · h 0.12 (high) - Inner lining colorWarm tan inner lining visible inside both shoe openings with a smooth finish.
2 regions
x 0.50 · y 0.32 · w 0.22 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.08 · y 0.32 · w 0.18 · h 0.10 (high) - Heel shape and constructionSlim, tapered conical kitten heels that narrow toward the bottom and meet a small cylindrical black heel tip.
2 regions
x 0.43 · y 0.50 · w 0.18 · h 0.40 (high); x 0.06 · y 0.52 · w 0.20 · h 0.36 (high) - Heel tip detailSmall black heel tip or cap at the bottom of each heel, visually distinct from the taupe heel shaft.
2 regions
x 0.57 · y 0.86 · w 0.06 · h 0.06 (high); x 0.12 · y 0.86 · w 0.05 · h 0.06 (high) - Sole undersideBlack outsole visible under the shoe arches and toe area with smooth finish; right shoe sole shows a recessed area where a badge is attached.
2 regions
x 0.50 · y 0.62 · w 0.34 · h 0.24 (high); x 0.10 · y 0.64 · w 0.28 · h 0.20 (medium) - Gold oval badgeSmall shiny gold oval badge attached to the underside of the right shoe, reflecting light and set within the black sole area.
1 region
x 0.58 · y 0.60 · w 0.08 · h 0.06 (high)
Other
Studio product shot on pale neutral background with soft shadows; two shoes positioned slightly offset, photographed from a low rear three-quarter angle with even diffuse lighting.
- Shot compositionTwo shoes placed on a flat surface with heels closest to camera and toes pointing away and slightly inward, occupying lower two-thirds of the frame.
- Background and surfaceUniform pale gray background and surface with soft shadows beneath and behind the shoes.
- LightingEven, diffuse studio lighting with soft highlights on the upper material and small specular reflection on the gold badge.
- Image qualityHigh-resolution clear image with sharp focus on shoes and shallow depth of field causing slight softening toward the far toe area.
Colors
taupe· upper#7B736Dtan· inner liningblack· outsole and heel tips#0E0D0Emetallic gold· oval badge#928B86