Amina Muaddi Glass shoes: the clear PVC heels and how to size them
Amina Muaddi Glass shoes: the clear PVC heels and how to size them
Glass is the Amina Muaddi name for its clear shoes: the upper in transparent PVC and the flared heel cut in clear plexiglass, so the Begum brooch appears to float and the Lupita band all but disappears. They are the styles that photograph most and the ones the house itself says to size up on. This page covers what a Glass shoe is, which styles come in it, how the PVC fits and wears, and every clear pair at Luxury Shoes .
Key facts
- 14 Glass and PVC styles live at Luxury Handbags on 17 September 2026, from $1,200 to $2,390.
- Upper 100% PVC; the heel is clear plexiglass on the Glass styles; linings are goatskin, lambskin and kidskin.
- The house recommends half a size to a full size up on every PVC style, above all the pointed ones.
- Wipe with a soft dry cloth only; keep PVC out of heat and direct sun so it does not cloud.
What a Glass shoe is
The house builds its clear shoes on the same lasts as the rest of the range. The Begum Glass is the pointed slingback with the starburst brooch, the upper in PVC and the signature heel in plexiglass. The Lupita Glass and Alexa Glass are the slippers with a clear band; the Dalida Glass is the platform with a clear band, platform and heel; the Lara sling pairs a nappa toe with clear PVC sides; and the Lupita Glass Wedge sits the slipper on a clear plexiglass block. Because the heel is clear, the pink insole and the shape of the foot are the colour of the shoe. The house lists the composition on every pair: upper 100% PVC, sole calfskin and rubber.
How PVC fits and wears
PVC does not stretch, and that is the whole sizing story. The house says on its FAQ that it recommends half a size to a full size up on PVC styles, above all the pointed ones, the Begum, the Rosie and the Holli. Luxury Handbags lists whole sizes, so take the next size up. The band softens a little with body heat but never gives the way satin and nappa do. PVC clouds in heat and direct sun, so store the shoe in its dust bag out of the light, wipe it with a soft dry cloth only and keep it away from perfume and alcohol, which mark the surface.
Every Glass and PVC style at Luxury Shoes
1. Lupita Glass Slipper 70 in Transparent PVC
A glass slipper in transparent PVC. The 70 mm signature flared heel in clear plexiglass is the point of the Lupita line. A square open toe. Italian-made, with the dust bag and box included. $1,200 at Luxury Shoes .
2. Lupita Glass Slipper 95 in Transparent PVC
Amina Muaddi cuts the Lupita glass slipper in transparent PVC and sets it on a 95 mm signature flared heel in clear plexiglass. A square open toe. It is made in Italy and comes with its dust bag and box. $1,200 at Luxury Shoes .
3. Alexa Glass Slipper 105 in Transparent PVC
Amina Muaddi cuts the Alexa glass slipper in transparent PVC and sets it on a 105 mm flared stiletto heel in clear plexiglass. A pointed toe. It is made in Italy and comes with its dust bag and box. $1,250 at Luxury Shoes .
4. Alexa Glass Slipper 95 in Transparent PVC
The Alexa glass slipper comes in transparent PVC with a 95 mm flared stiletto heel in clear plexiglass, made by hand in Riviera del Brenta. A pointed toe. A dust bag and box are included. $1,250 at Luxury Shoes .
5. Holli Glass Sling 95 in Transparent PVC
Amina Muaddi cuts the Holli glass slingback in transparent PVC and sets it on a 95 mm signature flared heel in clear plexiglass. A pointed toe. It is made in Italy and comes with its dust bag and box. $1,250 at Luxury Shoes .
6. Andreea Glass Slipper 45 in Black Nappa and Transparent PVC
Black nappa with transparent PVC gives the Andreea glass slipper its surface, and the 45 mm mini signature flared heel does the rest. A round open toe. Made in Italy, and it ships with a dust bag and box. $1,370 at Luxury Shoes .
7. Lara Sling 70 in White Nappa and Transparent PVC
This is the Lara slingback: white nappa with transparent PVC over a 70 mm signature flared heel, made in Italy. A pointed toe. A dust bag and box are included. $1,430 at Luxury Shoes .
8. Lara Sling 95 in Black Suede and Transparent PVC
The Lara slingback comes in black suede with transparent PVC with a 95 mm signature flared heel, made by hand in Riviera del Brenta. A pointed toe. A dust bag and box are included. $1,430 at Luxury Shoes .
9. Mackenzie Slipper 90 in Black Suede and Transparent PVC
A slipper in black suede with transparent PVC. The 90 mm slanted heel is the point of the Mackenzie line. A round open toe. Italian-made, with the dust bag and box included. $1,600 at Luxury Shoes .
10. Lupita Glass Wedge 70 in Transparent PVC and Silver Mirror
Transparent PVC with silver mirror gives the Lupita glass wedge its surface, and the 70 mm clear plexiglass wedge does the rest. A square open toe. Made in Italy, and it ships with a dust bag and box. $1,680 at Luxury Shoes .
11. Taylor Glass Slipper 90 in Transparent PVC
The Taylor glass slipper in transparent PVC, on a 90 mm slanted heel. A round open toe. Made in Italy, and it ships with a dust bag and box. $1,850 at Luxury Shoes .
12. Begum Glass Sling 70 in Transparent PVC
Amina Muaddi cuts the Begum glass slingback in transparent PVC and sets it on a 70 mm signature flared heel. A pointed toe. It is made in Italy and comes with its dust bag and box. $1,900 at Luxury Shoes .
13. Begum Glass Sling 95 in Transparent PVC
The Begum glass slingback in transparent PVC, on a 95 mm signature flared heel in clear plexiglass. A pointed toe, with starburst embellished buckles. Made in Italy, and it ships with a dust bag and box. $1,900 at Luxury Shoes .
14. Dalida Glass Plateau Slipper 140 in Transparent PVC
This is the Dalida glass platform slipper: transparent PVC over a 140 mm clear glass heel with a 40 mm platform, made in Italy. A square toe. A dust bag and box are included. $2,390 at Luxury Shoes .
How to wear it
A clear shoe goes with anything because it is almost not there, which is why the Begum Glass turns up under gowns of every colour on red carpets. With a bright dress it stays out of the way; with a black column it lets the brooch and the foot read. The Lara, half nappa and half PVC, is the day version with tailoring.
Sizing
Size up. The house sizes in EU sizes and marks most styles true to size, and it says on its own FAQ that the PVC styles, the pointed Begum, Rosie and Holli slingbacks and the Alexa slipper fit small, so it recommends half a size to a full size up on those. Luxury Handbags lists the whole sizes from EU 35 to 42. The sizing guide has the EU, UK and US table. Every Amina Muaddi piece at Luxury Handbags is authenticated before dispatch and ships worldwide by DHL Express and FedEx International Priority. Most regions ship Delivered Duty Unpaid, so local duties and taxes fall due on import; the full terms are in the logistics and returns protocol.
“We recommend sizing up from a half size to a full size up for models made from PVC”, the house says on its own FAQ, naming the pointed Begum, Rosie and Holli and adding that the Alexa slipper “tends to fit smaller”. Luxury Handbags lists whole sizes, so take the next size on those.
More Amina Muaddi guides
Who is Amina Muaddi?, Amina Muaddi and Rihanna, Every style explained, The Lupita, The Gilda, The Begum, The Holli, The Alexa, The Anok, The Dalida platform, The Camelia, The Gigi and Juliette, The bags, Sizing guide, Are they comfortable?, Price guide, Where to buy, Sale and outlet, Real vs fake, Wedding shoes, How to style, Black heels, White and ivory, Silver and crystal, Nude heels, Brands like Amina Muaddi, The 2026 edit, Heel heights, Materials and care, Glossary, History timeline, vs Mach and Mach, vs Manolo Blahnik, Jimmy Choo and Aquazzura.
Frequently asked questions
Do Amina Muaddi PVC heels run small?
Yes. The house says it recommends half a size to a full size up on the PVC styles, especially the pointed ones such as the Begum, the Rosie and the Holli. Luxury Handbags lists whole sizes, so take the next size.
Are Amina Muaddi Glass shoes comfortable?
Sized up as the house advises, they wear like the satin versions on the same flared heel; sized as usual, the PVC pinches because it does not give. The 70 mm Begum Glass is the one for a whole evening.
What is the Begum Glass?
The Begum slingback with the upper in transparent PVC and the flared heel in clear plexiglass, so the starburst crystal brooch appears to float on the foot.
Do clear PVC shoes make your feet sweat?
PVC does not breathe, so on a hot night the band will feel warmer than satin; the open-toe Lupita Glass and the slingback Begum Glass are the airier choices, and the closed Alexa Glass the warmest.
How do I stop PVC shoes going cloudy?
Keep them out of heat and direct sun, store them in the dust bag, wipe with a soft dry cloth only and keep perfume and alcohol away from the surface.
Which Amina Muaddi styles come in Glass?
The Begum slingback, the Lupita, Alexa and Dalida slippers, the Lupita wedge and the Lara sling, plus the Andreea slipper with a PVC band.
Sources and method
Checked on 17 September 2026 by Gemma Deeks, fashion editor at Luxury Shoes . Product facts, the heel heights, compositions, dimensions and the fits-true-to-size lines, come from the house’s own product pages; the sizing advice is quoted from the house FAQ; the biography and the dates come from the Wikipedia article on Amina Muaddi and its sources; prices and counts are Luxury Shoes ’s live catalogue on the date above and move with stock. Where a claim could not be checked against one of these it was left out.
- Amina Muaddi FAQ: sizing advice, made in Italy, warehouse in Italy
- Amina Muaddi product pages: heel heights, compositions, dimensions, fit lines
- Amina Muaddi on Wikipedia: biography, Oscar Tiye, Fenty, AWGE, awards
- Wikidata Q107479558
- Luxury Handbags live catalogue, 17 September 2026: prices and stock
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