At approximately 5 feet 4½ inches (163.8 cm), Abigail Spencer is around average height for an American woman, although some celebrity profiles list her closer to 5 feet 5 inches or even 5 feet 6 inches.
She reportedly wears a US women’s shoe size 8, giving her plenty of options for the statement heels that have defined many of her red-carpet looks.
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Across appearances spanning several years, the Timeless, Mad Men, and All My Children actress has worn everything from barely-there sandals to pointed pumps and intricate lace-up heels. Her shoe archive includes designs by Jimmy Choo, Brian Atwood, Bionda Castana, Stuart Weitzman, and Tamara Mellon, often paired with dresses and tailoring that let the footwear play a noticeable role in the finished look.
Below, we revisit some of Abigail Spencer’s standout shoe moments, beginning with later appearances before moving through her earlier red-carpet style.
Abigail Spencer Goes Soft and Graphic in J. Mendel and Tamara Mellon Frontline Sandals
Abigail Spencer complements her softly swept-back updo with geometric gold statement earrings and understated makeup at the 21st Critics’ Choice Awards in Santa Monica on January 17, 2016 (Credit: WENN)
At the 21st Critics’ Choice Awards in Santa Monica on January 17, 2016, Abigail Spencer paired a pink-and-black ruffled J. Mendel dress with Tamara Mellon’s signature “Frontline” sandals.
The barely-there style became a recurring red-carpet choice for stars including Jamie Chung, Jenna Dewan, Nina Dobrev, and Katie Holmes, and Spencer’s black pair picked up the darker accents running through her dress.
Abigail Spencer wears a blush-pink J. Mendel gown with dramatic ruffled panels, a Lee Savage clutch, Marina B jewelry, and black Tamara Mellon “Frontline” sandals at the 2016 Critics’ Choice Awards
She finished the look with a Lee Savage clutch and Marina B jewelry, keeping the accessories dark against the dress’s softer pink layers.
Tamara Mellon “Frontline” sandals feature barely-there black straps across the toes and ankle, providing a sharp contrast beneath Abigail Spencer’s pale pink J. Mendel gown
The wide black band across the bodice created a graphic break from the dress’s pale pink ruffles and delicate halter straps.
Spencer carried that contrast down to her feet with the Frontline sandals, whose minimal straps kept the black footwear from feeling heavy beneath the fluid J. Mendel gown.
Duke Johnson and Abigail Spencer pose for photos together at the Critics’ Choice Awards
Abigail Spencer Goes Bold in Red With Stuart Weitzman LegWrap Sandals
Abigail Spencer wears a softly textured updo, luminous makeup, and delicate drop earrings at the People’s Choice Awards in Los Angeles on January 6, 2016 (Credit: FayesVision / Adriana M. Barraza / Brian To / WENN)
At the People’s Choice Awards in Los Angeles on January 6, 2016, Spencer went monochromatically bold in a red Alexa Maria dress before breaking up the color with black Stuart Weitzman “LegWrap” sandals.
Defined by slender crisscross laces that wrap around the foot and ankle, the style brought a lighter, more linear finish to the dress’s sweeping skirt.
Abigail Spencer makes a vivid entrance in a strapless red Alexa Maria gown, accessorized with an Edie Parker clutch, Neil Lane jewelry, and black Stuart Weitzman “Legwrap” sandals at the 2016 People’s Choice Awards
Spencer accessorized the Alexa Maria dress with Neil Lane jewelry, an Edie Parker clutch, and Stuart Weitzman’s black “Legwrap” sandals.
Stuart Weitzman “Legwrap” sandals wind slim black straps around Abigail Spencer’s ankles, creating a graphic contrast against the bright red hem of her Alexa Maria gown
The contrast worked because the two pieces pulled in opposite directions: the Alexa Maria dress brought volume through its full skirt, while the LegWrap sandals traced thin black lines around Spencer’s feet and ankles. The result kept the footwear visible without asking it to compete with the dress.
Abigail Spencer shows the sweeping volume and belted waist of her strapless Alexa Maria gown while posing on the People’s Choice Awards red carpet
Abigail Spencer Pairs Dolce Gabbana Tailoring With Cutout Bionda Castana Pumps
At the Hollywood Foreign Press Association’s Grants Banquet at The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills on August 14, 2014, Spencer traded a traditional cocktail dress for monochromatic Dolce Gabbana tailoring, finishing the look with cutout Bionda Castana pumps.
Abigail Spencer pairs a white Dolce Gabbana silk-crepe bow blouse with cropped black trousers and Bionda Castana pumps at the HFPA Grants Banquet in Beverly Hills on August 14, 2014
Her Dolce Gabbana look paired a silk-crepe blouse with a bow-tie neckline and coordinating tapered trousers. The restrained black-and-white palette also gave her more detailed footwear room to stand out.
Rather than finishing the tailoring with conventional black pumps, Spencer wore Bionda Castana heels with pointed toes, cutout mesh panels, rope-style ankle ties, and approximately 4.7-inch heels.
On her 5-foot-4½-inch frame, the high heels added substantial height while the open mesh construction kept the shoes from looking heavy beneath the tapered trousers.
Abigail Spencer’s Bionda Castana pumps combine pointed toes, sheer cutout mesh, and slender rope-style ties across the foot, finished with towering 4.7-inch heels
Abigail Spencer Embraces Classic Glamour in Bow-Accented Black Sandals
Abigail Spencer embraces classic evening glamour in a metallic-and-black cocktail dress, diamond jewelry, and black bow-accented sandals at the 18th annual “A Night at Sardi’s” benefit in Beverly Hills on March 18, 2010
At the 18th annual “A Night at Sardi’s” benefit at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills on March 18, 2010, Abigail Spencer opted for classic evening glamour.
Her barely-there black sandals kept the footwear understated, with slim straps that visually extended the leg rather than competing with the rest of her look.
Abigail Spencer’s black evening sandals feature slim stiletto heels, crisscross straps, and oversized satin bows at the ankles for a feminine finish
Abigail Spencer Makes a Statement in Sculptural Brian Atwood Platform Pumps
Abigail Spencer wears a black cocktail dress embroidered with oversized metallic-gold florals, paired with a crocodile-textured clutch and sculptural Brian Atwood pumps at the Bvlgari benefit in Beverly Hills on January 13, 2011
At a Bvlgari event benefiting Save the Children and Artists for Peace and Justice in Beverly Hills on January 13, 2011, Spencer stepped out in Brian Atwood pumps.
The statement heels reflected the more dramatic red-carpet footwear of the early 2010s and made the shoes a noticeable part of her evening look.
Abigail Spencer’s black Brian Atwood pumps make the statement with peep toes, dramatic cutouts, platform soles, and sharply curved stiletto heels
Abigail Spencer Gets Artful in Juan Carlos Obando and George Esquivel Heels
Abigail Spencer pairs a fitted black leather bustier with a textured gold A-line skirt and sculptural lace-up heels at the Los Angeles Gay and Lesbian Center event honoring Rachel Zoe in West Hollywood on January 23, 2012
For an event honoring Rachel Zoe at the Sunset Tower in West Hollywood on January 23, 2012, Spencer chose shoes by Juan Carlos Obando and footwear designer George Esquivel.
The collaboration brought a more distinctive, design-focused element to her look, marking a departure from the conventional pumps and simple sandals seen in some of her earlier appearances.
Abigail Spencer’s Juan Carlos Obando and George Esquivel heels combine black wraparound ankle ties and glossy leather panels with natural stacked block heels and layered soles
Abigail Spencer Goes Barely There in Metallic Jimmy Choo Sandals
Abigail Spencer wears a softly pleated ivory maxi dress with delicate spaghetti straps and metallic Jimmy Choo sandals at the Los Angeles premiere of Chasing Mavericks at The Grove on October 18, 2012
At the Los Angeles premiere of Chasing Mavericks at The Grove on October 18, 2012, Spencer turned to barely-there Jimmy Choo sandals. Their thin straps and minimal construction created an almost barefoot effect, keeping attention on the overall outfit while giving the look a cleaner, more streamlined finish.
Abigail Spencer’s metallic Jimmy Choo sandals feature slender ankle and toe straps with a low-profile silhouette that nearly disappears against her skin
From Barely-There Sandals to Statement Heels: Abigail Spencer’s Red-Carpet Shoe Style
Across the years, Spencer has moved easily between delicate sandals, sculptural pumps, and more directional footwear, adapting each pair to the mood of the outfit. For more from her fashion archive, revisit these standout appearances:
- 🌸 Pretty in pink at the 2017 Pre-Emmy party, Spencer matched a cape-sleeve Solace London dress with two-tone patent Kurt Geiger pointed-toe pumps.
- 🦓 Her sequined Halston zebra mini at the Art of Elysium Heaven Gala took a wilder turn, finished with black crystal-embellished sandals and a red lip.
- 🤍 At the Gangster Squad premiere, Spencer embraced romantic texture in a white lace Valentino dress and lace-detailed Giuseppe Zanotti ankle-strap heels.
- 👜 Spencer added a shot of color with an orange MCM sling bag at the Dukes of Melrose launch celebration at West Hollywood’s Sunset Tower.