Cardi B’s Best New York Fashion Week Shoes Through the Years [Photos]

Cardi B has been a fixture during New York Fashion Week over the years, even before she name-dropped the Balenciaga boots, aka “the ones that look like socks.” The “WAP” rapper is often spotted on the front row of the week’s biggest shows and is often dressed in the designers’ flashiest and most daring shoes. With New York Fashion Week for the spring 2027 collections running from Sept. 10 through Sept. 15, take a look at Cardi B‘s NYFW shoe style over the years.

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Cardi B’s Best New York Fashion Week Shoe Moments

Cardi B’s Best New York Fashion Week Shoe Moments

Cardi B attended the Harper’s Bazaar Icons by Carine Roitfeld party at the Plaza Hotel on Sept. 7, 2018, in New York City. She wore a vibrant red, tiered tulle gown by Dolce & Gabbana paired with red Elie Saab platform high heels with a buckle and crossover strap.

Cardi B’s Best New York Fashion Week Shoe Moments

Cardi B’s Best New York Fashion Week Shoe Moments

Cardi B arrived for Tom Ford’s spring 2019 fashion show at Park Avenue Armory on Sept. 5, 2018, in New York City. She appeared to be wearing the Giuseppe Zanotti Harmony sandals featuring a striking metallic silver finish with contrasting black triple straps.

Cardi B’s Best New York Fashion Week Shoe Moments

Cardi B’s Best New York Fashion Week Shoe Moments

Cardi B attended the Alexander Wang show during New York Fashion Week on Sept. 12, 2025, in New York City. She wore the Le Silla lace-up over-the-knee boots detailed with a striking pointed toe and sheer, net-effect stockings.

Cardi B’s Best New York Fashion Week Shoe Moments

Cardi B’s Best New York Fashion Week Shoe Moments

Cardi B sat in the front row at the Prabal Gurung fall 2018 runway show on Feb. 11, 2018, in New York City.  She wore a structured, metallic gold trench-style coat with dramatic shoulders, whic she paired with pointed-toe black fishnet stiletto ankle booties.

Cardi B’s Best New York Fashion Week Shoe Moments

Cardi B’s Best New York Fashion Week Shoe Moments

The rapper wore the Christian Siriano fashion show during New York Fashion Week at Grand Lodge on Feb. 10, 2018, in New York City. She wore a pair of black platform sandals with double metallic straps across the open toe.

Cardi B’s Best New York Fashion Week Shoe Moments

Cardi B’s Best New York Fashion Week Shoe Moments

Cardi sat in the front row at the Jeremy Scott fall 2018 fashion show during New York Fashion Week on Feb. 8, 2018. She wore a bold black-and-white newspaper-print fur coat by Moschino with sleek white boots, which featured distinct vertical dual black athletic racing stripes down the side. She topped off the look with dark sunglasses.

Cardi B’s Best New York Fashion Week Shoe Moments

Cardi B’s Best New York Fashion Week Shoe Moments

Cardi B attended the Blonds fashion show during New York Fashion Week on Sept. 12, 2017, in New York City. The “Up” rapper wore an embellished corset, a sheer black shrug, and thigh-high black boots.

Cardi B’s Best New York Fashion Week Shoe Moments

Cardi B’s Best New York Fashion Week Shoe Moments

Cardi B attended the Helmut Lang Seen By Shayne Oliver fashion show during New York Fashion Week on Sept. 11, 2017, in New York City. She wore the Saint Laurent Patent Leather Opium Monogramme Heeled Boots.

Cardi B’s Best New York Fashion Week Shoe Moments

Cardi B’s Best New York Fashion Week Shoe Moments

The Grammy winner attended the Fenty Puma by Rihanna spring 2018 collection at Park Avenue Armory on Sept. 10, 2017, in New York City. She attended the event wearing glossy white ankle booties.

Cardi B’s Best New York Fashion Week Shoe Moments

Cardi B’s Best New York Fashion Week Shoe Moments

Cardi B attended the Gypsy Sport show during New York Fashion Week wearing a white fur coat with Gypsy Sport dress on Feb. 12, 2017, in New York City. She paired the look with glossy blue patent leather pointed-toe stiletto pumps.