The 6th Astra TV Awards Shoes: Manolo Blahniks, Crystal Mules & Red-Carpet Heel Highlights

The 6th Astra TV Awards, presented by the Hollywood Creative Alliance, took place over the weekend and brought together stars from some of the year’s biggest shows. Along with the awards, the event gave celebrities a chance to show off their red-carpet style, with glamorous outfits paired with shoes that elevated each look.

The Pitt led the night with seven wins out of 12 nominations, including Best Drama Series, Best Actor for Noah Wyle, and Best Supporting Actor and Actress for Patrick Ball and Sepideh Moafi. Beef followed with five wins, while Hacks and Shrinking each took home four awards.

Natalie Alyn Lind, Brittany Allen, Nona Melkonian, Madeline Zima, Vivienne Medrano, and Tal Anderson bring sparkle and glamour to the 2026 Astra TV Awards red carpet held at the InterContinental on August 15, 2026 (Credit: Faye’s Vision / Cover Images)

From classic pumps and strappy heels to sleek mules and more statement-making footwear, here are some of the stars who stood out at the 6th Astra Awards.

Natalie Alyn Lind Pairs Shushu/Tong With Crystal Manolo Blahnik Nadira Pumps

Natalie Alyn Lind, who took home the TV Breakout Star Award for her performance in Dutton Ranch, paired a black Shushu/Tong dress with crystal-embellished Manolo Blahnik pumps. It was a more romantic, grown-up red-carpet moment for the actress, whom we previously featured in a printed Three Floor dress at the 2015 Teen Choice Awards.

Lind’s shoes appear to be Manolo Blahnik’s “Nadira” pumps, a style we’ve previously spotted on Nicole Kidman at the Big Little Lies Season 2 premiere. Made from black satin, the pointed-toe pumps feature an asymmetrical crystal leaf sweeping across one side of the vamp. Lind’s pair appears to have the same signature detail. The Nadira is also available for $1,940 at Farfetch.

At 5ft 3 (160 cm), Lind got a noticeable height boost from the roughly 4-inch stilettos. She reportedly wears a US size 7 shoe, giving readers a useful reference point for how the pointed-toe Manolo Blahnik silhouette looks on foot.

Natalie Alyn Lind shimmers in her black satin Manolo Blahnik pumps with asymmetrical crystal leaf embellishments (Credit: Faye’s Vision / Cover Images)

Lind paired them with a black Shushu/Tong dress made from a silk-wool blend. The dress featured an off-the-shoulder neckline shaped like an oversized bow, with slim shoulder straps adding support while keeping the neckline low and feminine. All-over black floral appliqués added texture and dimension, while large tonal buttons running down the front gave the design a tailored feel.

The oversized bow, floral appliqués, and crystal leaves kept the look hyper-feminine and romantic, while the all-black color gave it a slightly edgier feel.

Her blonde hair was styled in voluminous Old Hollywood waves with a deep side part, and she finished the look with berry lipstick.

Natalie Alyn Lind pairs her crystal pumps with a black Shushu/Tong dress featuring an oversized bow off-the-shoulder neckline, beaded floral appliques, and front buttons (Credit: Faye’s Vision / Cover Images)

Brittany Allen Pairs Her Orange Tove Dress With Crystal Square-Toe Mules

Brittany Allen, who has a recurring role in the second season of The Pitt, was hard to miss in her bright orange Tove look, finished with beige, crystal-embellished mules. I loved the color combination, with the warm orange dress standing out against the neutral beige shoes. The contrast kept the look simple but still interesting!

The mules had a minimalist design with an open back, open toes, and clean lines. The square toes gave the shoes a more modern silhouette than a classic pointed-toe style. Allen stands 5ft 8 (172.7 cm) and reportedly wears a US size 7 shoe, with the open mule silhouette keeping the footwear streamlined on her tall frame.

Sparkling crystals lined the front straps, dressing up an otherwise minimalist mule. The combination of an open back, square toe, and crystal detailing is a familiar red-carpet formula; we’ve also seen it on styles including Sophie Sumner’s crystal-embellished Schutz mules at the 2026 Fashion LA Awards.

Brittany Allen’s beige crystal-embellished mules feature open square toes and a barely-there upper that lets her dark red pedicure peek through (Credit: Faye’s Vision / Cover Images)

Allen paired the shoes with a mandarin orange knit column midi dress from Tove’s Resort 2027 collection, featuring a simple crew neckline, long sleeves, and flared cuffs.

The knit fabric had a heavily rippled, accordion-like texture running vertically across the dress, giving the fitted shape a more interesting finish. I loved how it hugged her figure before gathering and pooling around the ankles, elongating her silhouette.

She finished the look with chunky hoop earrings and a few rings.

Brittany Allen pairs her vivid orange Tove knit midi dress with neutral crystal mules, letting the saturated color remain the focus of her Astra Awards look (Credit: Faye’s Vision / Cover Images)

Nona Melkonian Makes Michael Kors Becker Snakeskin Platforms the Statement

TV host and producer Nona Melkonian made her shoes the focal point of her look, wearing Michael Kors “Becker” sandals in wild snakeskin-print leather that stood out against her all-black ensemble.

The sandals had a retro-inspired silhouette, with thick straps across the toes, a wide T-strap, another strap across the foot, and a slingback strap finished with a large rectangular buckle.

The wide straps, platform soles, and chunky block heels gave the sandals a distinctly retro profile, while the snakeskin leather kept them from disappearing against Melkonian’s black jumpsuit. It’s a combination Michael Kors has returned to before: Priyanka Chopra wore the designer’s black python “Smith” platform sandals at the 2017 CFDA Awards, another strappy style built on a substantial platform and stacked block heel.

Nona Melkonian walks on the wild side in her Michael Kors “Becker” sandals in snake-print leather featuring wide straps and thick block heels (Credit: Faye’s Vision / Cover Images)

Melkonian paired the statement sandals with a minimalist black jumpsuit featuring a loose-fitting, tank-style bodice and a plunging V-neckline. The relaxed top flowed into tapered pants with pleating around the waist, giving the jumpsuit a comfortable shape.

She finished the look with gold jewelry, which added a warm contrast against the black. She wore thick bangles on both wrists, a few rings, a delicate necklace, and a statement dangling earring decorated with sparkling details. She also carried a shimmering woven gold clutch, adding another metallic touch.

I loved how the gold accessories and snakeskin sandals kept the simple black jumpsuit from looking too plain!

Nona Melkonian lets her Michael Kors “Becker” snakeskin platform sandals break up an all-black jumpsuit, echoing the warm metallic tones of her gold jewelry and shimmering clutch (Credit: Faye’s Vision / Cover Images)

Madeline Zima Grounds Her Burgundy La Ligne Dress With Black d’Orsay Pumps

Madeline Zima went for a soft, romantic look in a deep burgundy La Ligne dress and black pumps. While the darker palette might seem a little old-fashioned to some, I loved how the burgundy-and-black combo gave the look timeless, moody elegance.

Her black d’Orsay pumps featured open sides and a wide asymmetrical strap sweeping across the foot. Zima stands 5ft 8 (172.7 cm) and reportedly wears a US size 9.5 shoe; the open-sided construction visually lightened the larger silhouette, while the wide strap added structure across the foot. Tall wooden block heels added height, and the black leather echoed her clutch.

Madeline Zima embraces moody elegance, pairing her burgundy dress with black pumps featuring rounded toes, a wide asymmetrical strap across the foot, and wooden block heels (Credit: Faye’s Vision / Cover Images)

Zima paired them with the deep burgundy “Carey” crepe dress by La Ligne. Made from stretch jersey, it hugged her torso, with an exaggerated sweetheart V-neckline and boning adding structure. Thick shoulder straps held the top in place, while the fitted waist flowed into a long skirt with soft pleats that gave the dress a fluid shape.

She matched her shoes with a black clutch and kept her jewelry simple with just a ring. Her bouncy curls cascaded over her chest, adding to the look’s soft, romantic feel.

Madeline Zima goes for a romantic look, wearing the deep burgundy La Ligne “Carey” crepe dress featuring a V-neckline, shoulder straps, and a softly pleated, flowy skirt (Credit: Faye’s Vision / Cover Images)

Vivienne Medrano Toughens Up Rebecca Vallance Sequins With Glitter Ankle Boots

Vivienne Medrano, also known as VivziePop, creator and director of the adult animated musical black comedy Hazbin Hotel, which won Best Animated Series that evening, chose a fun pop-rock contrast with a hyper-feminine pink dress and shimmering black boots.

Instead of matching the dress with delicate sandals or pumps, the 5ft 4 (1.63 m) Medrano grounded all that bubblegum pink with black ankle boots. Their low block heels added only modest height, while the pointed toes and glittering crystal finish preserved the sparkle of the dress while giving it a tougher contrast.

Vivienne Medrano gives her glittering black ankle boots a sharp finish with pointed toes and sturdy low block heels (Credit: Faye’s Vision / Cover Images)

Medrano paired them with Rebecca Vallance’s shimmering pink “Lydia” midi dress, covered in bubblegum pink sequins. I loved the feminine shape, from the short, voluminous puff sleeves and rounded neckline to the sexy midriff cutout. The design looked like a two-piece set, with a defined waistband separating the fitted top from the flattering column midi skirt.

The oversized crystal-embellished bows down the front added even more sparkle and gave the dress a doll-like, coquette feel. This shimmering pink dress is on sale for $836 (from $1,045) at Mytheresa.

Medrano also carried a pink bag with a crystal-encrusted bow detail, adding to the girly vibe. She finished with a diamond bracelet, a ring, and ear cuffs for even more sparkle.

Vivienne Medrano pairs her black boots with a pink sequin-embellished Rebecca Vallance dress featuring voluminous puff sleeves, a midriff cutout, and crystal-encrusted bows (Credit: Faye’s Vision / Cover Images)

Tal Anderson Finishes Her Blue Ombré Gown With Silver Naturalizer Baylor Heels

Tal Anderson, who took home Best Guest Actress in a Drama Series for her role as Becca King in The Pitt, opted for classic glamour in a satin gown paired with shimmering silver heels.

Anderson wore Naturalizer’s “Baylor” dress sandals in metallic silver faux leather. At 5ft 4 (1.63 m), she gained some extra height from the platform sole and wide heel, while crisscross straps and open cutouts kept the substantial sandal from looking too heavy against her fluid gown.

As of August 2026, the metallic Baylor is available for $45.57 (from $115) at Amazon, though pricing can vary by size and color.

Tal Anderson finishes her glamorous look with metallic silver Naturalizer “Baylor” dress heels featuring a strappy design, a slingback strap, platforms, and wide heels (Credit: Faye’s Vision / Cover Images)

Anderson paired the sandals with the “Alina” dress by Betsy Adam, made from ombre charmeuse that shifted from rich blue to deeper navy. The dress featured a high tie cowl neckline that draped softly around the neck, while the sleek bodice flowed into a fluid, floor-length skirt.

She finished the look with long drop earrings and a few rings, keeping the accessories simple while adding another touch of sparkle.

The silver heels complemented the dress’s blue tones, giving the whole look a classic, polished finish.

Tal Anderson complements her blue ombré Betsy Adam satin gown with metallic silver Naturalizer “Baylor” heels, allowing the fluid color gradient to take center stage (Credit: Faye’s Vision / Cover Images)

What the Astra Awards Reveal About 2026’s Biggest Shoe Trends

From Natalie Alyn Lind’s crystal-embellished pumps and Brittany Allen’s square-toe mules to Nona Melkonian’s chunky platforms and Vivienne Medrano’s glittering ankle boots, the Astra red carpet captured several of the silhouettes shaping footwear in 2026.

For more standout examples, explore the year’s defining shoe trends and the celebrity looks putting them into practice.