Diamonds might be girls’ best friends, but the same thing can be said about shoes as well. In fact, footwear is one of the fashion accessories women adore the most and they simply cannot get enough of it. And while black pumps and flat ballerinas might be some of the most favoured and essential types of shoes among women, let’s not forget about the appealing and stylish black mule heels.

What Is a Heeled Mule?

Mule shoes are nothing new to the fashion world. These amazing shoes date back to ancient Rome and were mainly known as backless shoes. These shoes offer great coverage on the upper part of your feet while leaving the back open. Coming in different heel heights, shapes and styles, these shoes are among the comfiest since they can provide you with good support. The covered part of your feet means that they won’t slip even if you choose an open toe model.

Benefits From Wearing Mules

Even though quite similar to sandals, heel mules offer greater support. Even if you choose black mules heels with a thin heel (stiletto-like), still you can walk with them without feeling any discomfort or pain. Although the upper part of these shoes plays a huge role in your comfort, the insole is as important as both the upper and the sole part.

You should certainly pay more attention to it even if you choose more elegant, stylish and appealing black mule heels. In case you have problems walking on heels, but you simply must wear them, you can always add shoe inserts to make walking in them more pleasant.

Over the years, the range of mule heel shoes has evolved a lot, and now, you can choose from a large selection ranging in style, heel type and height depending on the occasion. Regardless of the type of mules you choose, remember, you can only get the best by choosing a pair made of quality materials.

Other Types of Mule Shoes

Capri Mules

The Capri mules are a versatile design that has been present on the market since 1920. It wasn’t until 1930 that they became more popular. At that time, these shoes were used mainly as house slippers and were made of rubber soles and light upper fabric.

Over the years, this model has evolved, and nowadays they’re mainly made of leather which makes them far more versatile. Being flat, these mule shoes are extremely comfortable and easy to put on and off. Aside from the completely flat Capri mules, there are also Capri mules with a little heel which is a feature that benefits shorter women in particular.

Peep-Toe Mule Shoes

The peep-toe mule shoes have a high heel that can add a few centimetres to your height. Unlike the Capri mules, this model has a more severe (read high) arch which may not be comfortable for some of you. All in all, these shoes are mainly worn by those who love wearing heels even on a daily basis.

The reason why so many women love them is because they’re as easy to put on as slip-ons. Plus, they’re available in numerous styles, heel thickness/design and heights, allowing you to choose the right model for the right occasion. For instance, the ones with taller and thinner heels are perfect for more formal and elegant occasions, while the ones with thicker heels are better for more informal occasions.

Babo Mule Shoes

The Babo mule shoes resemble a lot of the slipper/Capri type with the main difference being in the back part. Unlike the other types, the Babo mule shoes do have a heel back part only that’s flattened on which you’re supposed to step. Usually, they’re flat or slightly heeled, but either way, they’re extremely comfortable and stylish above all.

Regarding the materials, leather and suede are among the most popular choices . Taking that into account, leather Babo shoes are among the most durable shoe variety that can be perfectly paired with almost any type of outfit.

How to Wear Heeled Mules?

As we already said, nowadays you can choose from a large selection of black mule heels as well as other colours out of which the ones with wedges are among the most popular option so far. Except for being able to make your legs look longer, they can be easily paired with different types of outfits. Generally speaking, you can wear heeled mules with skinny jeans/pants and a top of your choice.

Being simple and versatile, you can wear this outfit combo on both day and night events. Aside from being paired with close-fitted jeans and pants, you can also pair your favourite pair of heel mules with wide-leg pants and linen trousers for semi-casual occasions. When wanting to achieve more of a formal look, you can always wear it with elegant pants, midi skirts and knee-length dresses.