Mach & Mach Double Bow Heels: Every Height, From Flats to 110 mm

Mach & Mach Double Bow heels are the house signature: twin bows outlined in hand-set crystals, placed at the front of pumps such as the Double Bow Satin Pumps 110mm in Black and the lower Double Bow Bordeaux Kitten Satin Heels. The line runs from 10 mm flats to 110 mm pumps, in satin, lace, patent leather, PVC and glitter. Here is every height, what each one is good for, and how to wear the bow without it wearing you.

What makes a Double Bow heel

The bow is two loops, side by side, each one traced in crystals. On a pump it sits on the vamp, just above the toe, so it is the first thing anyone sees when you sit down and cross your legs. On the higher pumps the bow is paired with an adjustable ankle strap, which also carries crystal details. That strap does real work: it holds the heel in place on a 110 mm shoe, and it means the back of the pump does not slip as you walk.

Like most Mach & Mach styles, Double Bow heels are made in Italy with leather linings, at the brand’s own hub in Parabiago, where every crystal is set by hand. If you are new to the label, our guide to who Mach & Mach are covers the founders and the other lines.

Mach & Mach heels by height

“Mach and mach heels” is the brand’s most searched product phrase, and the first question is always height. These are the Double Bow heights you will find in the Luxury Handbags edit.

65 mm: the kitten heel

The most wearable height, and the one we would buy first for weddings. The Double Bow Red Gingham Slingback is cut in vichy fabric with a kid leather lining and a calf leather sole: a picnic print with evening crystals, which is exactly why it works. The Double Bow Pink Gingham Kitten Heel Mules do the same in pink, with a round toe. For a metallic, the Double Bow Metallic Mules in Silver sit at 65 mm in leather with crystal details. Our crystal kitten heels edit has more low styles from across the brand.

85 mm to 95 mm: the middle ground

The Double Bow Pink Gingham Pointed Toe Mules are 85 mm with a pointed toe. At 95 mm you get the Double Bow Lace Pumps 95mm in Black, the Double Bow Patent Mules in Black and the Double Bow Satin Mules in Pink. Mules at this height are easier than they sound, because there is no back to rub.

100 mm to 110 mm: the full Double Bow pump

This is the shoe people picture. The Double Bow PVC Pumps 100mm in Silver are the slightly lower take, then come the 110 mm pumps: the Double Bow Satin Pumps in White, the Double Bow Satin Pumps in Fuchsia, the Double Bow Satin Pumps in Ocean Blue and the Double Bow Bordeaux Satin High Heels. A 110 mm heel is high. Wear them to sit-down dinners, and keep a flat in your bag for the walk home.

Satin pumps: the classic Double Bow

Satin is where the Double Bow looks most like itself. The white, black and pink pumps are cut in silk satin, which takes light softly and lets the crystals do the shining. “Satin pumps” and “bow pumps” are small searches compared with “black heels”, but they are the precise description of what Mach & Mach does best.

A practical note from handling them: satin marks with water, so keep these for indoor evenings and dry weather. Store them in their dust bags, apart from each other, so the crystals on one pair do not catch the satin of the next. For more on wearing a black pump through the year, see Luxury Shoes ’s guide on how to wear black heels.

Lace, patent, PVC and glitter Double Bow heels

If satin feels too formal, the other uppers change the mood of the same shoe.

• Lace: the Double Bow Lace Pumps 110mm in Black are the most romantic version, and they suit a black dress with sheer sleeves.
• Patent: the Double Bow Patent Pumps in Black are the sharpest. Patent wipes clean and copes with a drizzly evening better than satin.
• PVC: the Double Bow PVC Pumps 110mm in Silver combine PVC with mirror calf leather details. Mach & Mach advises taking half a size up in this style.
• Glitter: the Double Bow Glitter Pumps 110mm in Silver are pure party shoe. Our silver heels edit has the rest of the metallic range.

Bow heels and crystal bow heels: how to wear them

A crystal bow is a statement on its own, so keep the rest quiet. With the Double Bow, that usually means one of three outfits.

Black tie. A floor-length column in black, navy and bordeaux, with a satin pump in a matching colour. Let the bow be the only jewellery below the knee. Luxury Shoes ’s black tie dress code for women explains the rules in full.

Cocktail. A knee-length dress with bare legs, and a pump in a contrast colour: fuchsia with black, ocean blue with white. This is where the coloured satin pumps earn their place.

Day. A gingham kitten heel with straight-leg jeans and a crisp shirt. It is the least expected way to wear crystals, and the one that gets the most comments.

For other houses that use the motif, Luxury Shoes ’s broader guide to designer bow heels sits alongside this one. If you prefer to keep your feet flat, the Double Bow flats are covered in our Mach & Mach ballet flats guide.

Double Bow heels around the world

United States

American shoppers often search “mach and mach double bow heels” by name. Remember to convert from EU: US women’s sizes run about two to two and a half above UK, so an EU 37 is roughly a US 6.5 to 7. A black satin pump covers most black tie invitations.

United Kingdom

UK sizes are roughly EU minus 33, so EU 38 is a UK 5. For Royal Ascot, choose a 65 mm Double Bow: a 110 mm heel is hard work on a lawn.

The Gulf (UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar)

For Gulf weddings and Eid evenings, the glitter and PVC pumps carry the shine these occasions ask for. Mules are easy for gatherings at home.

Europe

EU is the native sizing system for Mach & Mach, so take your usual number. For opera nights and city dinners, the black lace pumps are the most versatile choice.

Double Bow heels: common questions

What are Mach & Mach Double Bow heels?

Mach & Mach Double Bow heels are pumps, mules and sandals finished with twin bows outlined in hand-set crystals. The Double Bow is the house signature.

What heel heights do Double Bow heels come in?

In the Luxury Handbags edit, Mach & Mach Double Bow styles run from 10 mm flats through 65 mm, 85 mm and 95 mm heels to 100 mm and 110 mm pumps. The 65 mm kitten heel is the easiest to wear for long events.

Are Mach & Mach Double Bow pumps comfortable?

The 110 mm Mach & Mach Double Bow pumps are high heels, so they suit evenings with plenty of sitting. The adjustable ankle strap and leather lining help hold the foot, and the 65 mm versions are far easier for standing.

Do Double Bow heels run true to size?

Most Mach & Mach Double Bow styles take your usual EU size, with half sizes on most styles. The house advises half a size up in the Double Bow PVC Pumps in Silver, at both 100 mm and 110 mm.

What should I wear with Double Bow heels?

Keep the outfit simple and let the crystal bow lead: a black column for black tie, a short dress for cocktails, and straight jeans for a gingham kitten heel by day.

How do I look after satin Double Bow heels?

Keep Mach & Mach satin pumps dry, store each shoe in its own dust bag, and stop the crystals of one pair rubbing against the satin of another.