Joey King’s Bullet Train Press Tour Shoes: 8 Towering Platforms, Heels & Boots Breakdown

In July 2022, Joey King traveled through Paris, Berlin, and London to promote the action comedy Bullet Train.

Working with stylist Jared Eng, she used the international press tour to explore sharply different looks, ranging from menswear-inspired tailoring and sheer evening dresses to cutout designs and fitted jumpsuits.

The footwear changed just as dramatically. King moved between towering Naked Wolfe platform boots, chunky Thom Browne shoes, Dolce Gabbana heels, pointed-toe pumps, and Le Silla boots, often using the shoes to reinforce the proportions and mood of each outfit.

Brad Pitt as a seasoned but unlucky American assassin and Joey King as a British assassin posing as a schoolgirl in the American action comedy film Bullet Train (Credit: Sony Pictures Releasing)

Her willingness to experiment was already evident in earlier appearances, including a pink Bill Blass dress with Casadei heels, a crinkled Prada gown that led to a wardrobe malfunction, and the sculptural Iris van Herpen look she wore after receiving her 2020 Golden Globe nomination.

For the Bullet Train tour, however, the shoes became a particularly important part of the story. Here is a closer look at eight outfits and the boots, platforms, pumps, and heels that defined them.

1. Paris Photocall: Naked Wolfe Platform Boots Elevate Didu Leather Look

Joey King opened the Bullet Train press tour at the Paris photocall in an all-black outfit built around towering Naked Wolfe platform boots.

The oversized footwear grounded her leather separates and established the chunky platforms that would become a recurring theme throughout the tour.

Brad Pitt, Joey King, Brian Tyree Henry, and Aaron Taylor-Johnson at the Bullet Train photocall in Paris, France, on July 16, 2022 (Credit: David Niviere / ABACA / INSTARimages / Cover Images)

Joey shared a few snaps of her with the “Bullet Train crew” on Instagram. They all looked like they had a good time in Paris, goofing off and taking in the view of the city.

For the photocall, Joey wore a Didu bralette that left little to the imagination. It showed off her cleavage, her toned midsection, and even some underboob.

The Materiel jacket toned down the sultriness of the bra top and added a cool-girl edge with leather pants from the same brand.

Joey King leaving little to the imagination in a daring all-black look for the Bullet Train Paris photocall (Credit: David Niviere / ABACA / INSTARimages / Cover Images)

As the focal point of the look was the daring cut-out silhouette of the bralette, Joey kept her styling minimal with sleek straight hair and soft pink lips.

Joey wore an assortment of accessories such as a Vitaly chain necklace with a lock pendant and Melinda Maria earrings. She also wore several rings from Bondeye Jewelry, Rachel Katz, and EF Collection.

Stylist Jared Eng shared a few snaps from the photocall, including a full body shot with details of Joey’s look.

In the photo, Joey is seen wearing black leather boots with squared toes and towering platforms. These shoes are from one of her favorite footwear brands, Naked Wolfe.

2. Paris Press Junket: Dolce Gabbana Pumps Complete Caramel Tailoring

For a press junket in Paris, Joey wore a caramel-colored button-up shirt from God’s True Cashmere. It’s a brand created by Sat Hari Khalsa and Joey’s Bullet Train co-star Brad Pitt.

She kept the buttons unfastened to reveal her Glassons bralette and KQK webbed overlay top. Joey styled it with matching caramel pants from HM, Hirotaka jewelry, and Dolce Gabbana heels.

As for her beauty look, she swept her hair up in an artfully messy updo to show off her gorgeous face with smoky eye makeup and a soft pink lip.

Joey King switching it up from her all-black aesthetic to a soft caramel-toned outfit for a Paris press junket (Credit: Jared Eng’s Instagram)

3. Kenzo Tailoring Meets Thom Browne Platform Shoes

Continuing her press tour in Paris, Joey stepped out in a Kenzo look that made us think of Diane Keaton in Annie Hall. She wore a pair of pinstripe trousers and a white button-down shirt with the sleeves rolled up to her elbows.

The newly engaged star also wore a pair of chunky platform shoes from Thom Browne to complete her menswear-inspired ensemble.

Joey King means business in a Kenzo suit with Thom Browne platform shoes for a press junket in Paris (Credit: Jared Eng’s Instagram)

4. Paris Premiere: Thom Browne Corset Dress Paired With Classic Black Pumps

For the premiere, Joey switched it up once again from an androgynous aesthetic to a more romantic vibe that suited the City of Love.

She walked the blue carpet in a sheer white Thom Browne dress worn under a black corset and a pleated skirt. The sheer long sleeves and strapless neckline showed a glimpse of skin, while the long shirttail hem added a rebellious touch to Thom Browne’s tailoring.

Joey King in head-to-toe Thom Browne at the Paris premiere of Bullet Train held at Le Grand Rex on July 18, 2022 (Credit: Jerome Domine / ABACA / INSTARimages / Cover Images)

Her sleek, straight hair and pearl-accented eye makeup provided some drama to her look. The footwear choice was a bit underwhelming, but it still tied the look together. She wore black leather pumps with stiletto heels and a pointy-toe silhouette.

5. Berlin Photocall: Naked Wolfe Platform Sandals With Paco Rabanne Dress

At the Berlin photocall, Joey wore a flirty black Paco Rabanne midi dress. It features a chain detail on the neckline, a buttoned front, and a drop waist with a thigh-high slit.

The braids and the pussy bow detail on the dress add a touch of feminine charm to her sultry look.

Joey accessorized with Mara Paris earrings and Stolen Girlfriends Club rings. She wore another pair from Naked Wolfe, this time opting for black platform sandals. They have black leather uppers, an open-toed design, a strappy silhouette, and chunky flared heels.

6. Berlin Premiere: Balenciaga Jumpsuit and Sleek Pointed-Toe Pumps

The Berlin premiere served some memorable outfits from the cast of Bullet Train. Joey and her co-stars Zazie Beetz and Brad Pitt stepped out on the red carpet in distinctly different looks.

Zazie Beetz, Joey King, and Brad Pitt at the Berlin premiere of Bullet Train held at Zoo Palast on July 19, 2022 (Credit: Frederic Kern / DDP / INSTARimages / Cover Images)

German-American actress Zazie Beetz wore a sky-blue Loewe x Paula’s Ibiza minidress. It features a strapless neckline and glittering sequin embellishments. She finished off her fun and flirty look with a pair of purple platforms.

Meanwhile, Brad Pitt made headlines in his Haans Nicholas Mott brown linen skirt.

The Academy Award winner enjoyed the breeze in his knee-length skirt styled with a matching jacket and a mauve button-up shirt. He rounded out his look with Stylmartin biker boots.

Joey King braving the heat in a Balenciaga black long-sleeved jumpsuit at the Berlin premiere of Bullet Train (Credit: Frederic Kern / DDP / INSTARimages / Cover Images)

It looks like Joey didn’t get the heatwave memo as she arrived wearing a Balenciaga Fall 2022 black ribbed turtleneck jumpsuit. The form-fitting number also has long sleeves and wide-leg pants that hid her black pointy-toe pumps.

Joey King surprising everyone with a pink asymmetrical bob (Credit: Frederic Kern / DDP / INSTARimages / Cover Images)

Of course, it’s not a Joey King look without a rebellious edge. She showed up with an asymmetrical bob in a cotton candy pink hue that stood out against her all-black outfit.

A smoky bronze eye, a peachy lip, and Shaun Leane earrings provided the finishing touches to her edgy premiere look.

7. London Photocall: Naked Wolfe Sugar Platform Boots With Nensi Dojaka

The next day, the Bullet Train cast flew to London for another round of promo. Aside from the obligatory serious poses, the cast also took some silly ones as they goofed off at the photocall.

Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Brad Pitt, Joey King, and Brian Tyree Henry at the Bullet Train London photocall held at the Corinthia Hotel on July 20, 2022 (Credit: Yui Mok / PA Images / INSTARimages / Cover Images)

Joey showed up for the London photocall in a sexy Nensi Dojaka LBD with black platform boots – perfect for a badass assassin.

Her dress features thin straps, daring cutouts that showed off her cleavage, and sheer black lace detail. She wore them with Wolford sheer black tights, Michigan Mom Shop earrings, and Rare Romance rings.

After sporting a pink bob, Joey surprised everyone a day later with a dark blonde updo and choppy bangs.

Joey King wearing a racy LBD and towering platform heels for the Bullet Train London photocall (Credit: Yui Mok / PA Images / INSTARimages / Cover Images)

As for her shoes, she turned to her favorite brand Naked Wolfe. She wore the Sugar Black Stretch platform heels, which feature vegan-friendly stretch uppers and fabric stretch lining. These boots also have a pull-on design, chunky platforms, and block heels.

You can choose from a variety of colors at Naked Wolfe and shop for other shoe styles from the brand at Farfetch.

These boots have the signature Naked Wolfe platforms and heel construction, as well as a tiny “wolfe” head plaque on the side and a larger one on the heel

8. London Premiere: Le Silla Boots Finish Marc Jacobs Runway Look

Finally, Joey made a dramatic entrance at the London screening of her film in a Marc Jacobs Fall 2022 look. It features a white turtleneck top with an open back and a floor-length skirt with a retro-inspired black-and-orange graphic print.

She added more drama with black leather opera gloves from Paula Rowan and a wavy hairstyle.

Joey King fully committing to her dramatic Marc Jacobs Fall 2022 look at the London premiere of Bullet Train held at Cineworld Leicester Square on July 20, 2022 (Credit: Jonathan Brady / PA Images / INSTARimages / Cover Images)

It looks simple and elegant from the front, but it’s completely open on the back. The side cutouts also showed off a bit of sideboob and a glimpse of her tattoo.

We couldn’t get a good look at her shoes due to the length of her skirt, but she’s wearing boots from Le Silla. She finished off her look with earrings from Bondeye Jewelry.

Joey King showing off her sexy open back and flashing a bit of sideboob in a Marc Jacobs Fall 2022 look straight out of the runway (Credit: Jonathan Brady / PA Images / INSTARimages / Cover Images)

From Naked Wolfe Platforms to Sculptural Red-Carpet Heels

Joey King’s Bullet Train press tour showed how dramatically footwear can shift the mood of an outfit, from oversized platform boots and sandals to pointed pumps and concealed statement shoes. Her later appearances continued that pattern, pairing romantic dresses, sharp tailoring, and futuristic silhouettes with heels designed to command just as much attention as the clothes.