YSL Heels: Opyum, Tribute, Slingbacks and Pumps Explained

YSL heels are the most searched Saint Laurent shoes in the world, and the house is known for a fine, high stiletto. Shop the Saint Laurent heels and sandals at Luxury Shoes , then use this guide to choose the shape and height.

Opyum: the logo heel

The Opyum is the sandal and pump whose heel is the Cassandre itself, the YSL monogram in metal standing under the arch. It is the most recognisable Saint Laurent shoe and comes in several heel heights.

Tribute: the platform sandal

The Tribute is a strappy platform sandal with interlaced straps and an ankle strap. Saint Laurent makes it in two heights, and the total heel on the taller version is around 13.5 cm with a 3 cm platform, so it walks lower than it looks. More in the YSL sandals guide.

Slingbacks and pumps

Saint Laurent slingbacks have a sharp pointed toe and a thin elastic strap, and the pumps are cut low at the side. These are the shoes the house pairs with tailoring. A pointed shoe is narrow at the front, so if you sit between two sizes take the larger.

Mules

The house mules come on the same stiletto, with a knotted, twisted and squared vamp across the range. They are the easy way into a Saint Laurent heel for evening.

How high are YSL heels?

Most Saint Laurent stilettos sit between 7.5 cm and 11 cm, and each Luxury Handbags product page states the heel height Saint Laurent gives. For fit, read the Saint Laurent size guide.

Which YSL heel to buy first

If you want one Saint Laurent heel, buy a black slingback at around 8.5 cm. It works with tailoring, jeans and dresses. If you want a statement, the Opyum. For evening and height without pain, the Tribute platform.

How to wear YSL heels

Saint Laurent pairs its stilettos with long trousers that touch the top of the foot, so the shoe extends the leg. Wear pumps and slingbacks with cropped tailoring and sheer tights in winter. Wear the Opyum with a short dress so the logo heel shows. Wear the Tribute with wide trousers that half cover it.

Care

Use heel caps and replace them early; the metal Opyum heel cannot be resoled like a standard stiletto, so protect the tip. Store each shoe in its dust bag, and keep patent leather apart from other shoes so the finish does not transfer.

More Saint Laurent shoes

See YSL sandals, YSL boots, YSL loafers and the overview in Saint Laurent shoes.

Shop YSL heels

• Saint Laurent Isabella Slingback Pumps in Tpu and Crystal, $5,660
• Saint Laurent Folie Slingback Pumps in Satin, Mesh, and Crystals, Black, $2,490
• Saint Laurent Folie Slingback Pumps in Leopard Grosgrain, $1,850
• Saint Laurent Folie Slingback Pumps in Smooth Leather and Faux-Python, $2,010
• Saint Laurent Sibyl Slingback Pumps in Tpu and Patent Leather, Amber Green and Kaki, $4,710
• Saint Laurent Jeanne Slingback Pumps in Smooth Leather, Vintage Bordeaux, $2,170
• Saint Laurent Phantom Slingback Pumps in Tpu and Patent Leather, $3,920
• Saint Laurent Fanny Slingback Pumps in Satin Crepe, Black, $2,010
• Saint Laurent Lutetia Sandals in Satin Crepe and Mother-of-Pearl, Black, $4,550
• Saint Laurent Jean Sandals in Tpu and Satin, Oil Green and Cognac, $2,490
• Saint Laurent Kate Sandals in Satin Crepe, $1,610
• Saint Laurent Tribute Platform Sandals in Patent Leather, Black, 135 mm, $1,610

See every piece on the Saint Laurent brand page.

Saint Laurent at a glance

• Founded: Paris, 1961, by Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Bergé
• First couture show: 29 January 1962
• Logo: the Cassandre YSL monogram, drawn by A. M. Cassandre in 1961
• Signature: Le Smoking, the first tuxedo for women, 1966
• Owner: Kering, since 1999
• Creative director: Anthony Vaccarello, since 2016
• Made in: Italy for most ready-to-wear, bags and shoes, with some pieces made in France and Japan

Buying Saint Laurent at Luxury Shoes

Every Saint Laurent piece at Luxury Handbags is 100% authentic and checked before dispatch. Each product page lists the composition, the country of origin, the sizes Saint Laurent makes for that style and the brand’s own fit note. Luxury Handbags ships worldwide by DHL Express and FedEx International Priority, insured and signature required. Most regions ship Delivered Duty Unpaid, so local duties are payable on import. Browse the full Saint Laurent edit, and for sizing read the Saint Laurent size guide.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most famous YSL heels?

The Opyum, with the YSL logo as the heel, and the Tribute platform sandal.

Are YSL heels comfortable?

They are high and narrow by design. The Tribute platform reduces the effective height, and a mid-height slingback is the most comfortable for long days.

Do YSL heels run true to size?

Saint Laurent gives no sizing note for most styles. Take your usual EU size, and the larger one in a pointed shoe if you are between two.

What heel heights does Saint Laurent make?

Most styles fall between 7.5 cm and 11 cm, with platform sandals taller overall. Each product page lists the exact height.

By Gemma Deeks, Fashion Editor at Luxury Shoes . Prices and availability checked on 18 October 2026.