Steve Madden
Tracie Kitten Heel Sandals Women
Steve Madden Tracie are women's kitten-heel thong sandals with genuine leather uppers covered in a zebra-stripe pattern, cushioned faux-leather footbeds, and synthetic outer soles. Each sandal features a toe-post construction and a 1.5-inch (4 cm) heel with a covered, slightly flared heel body. According to community feedback, these sandals are considered a suitable dupe for Toteme sandals and are commonly worn with dresses.
Specifications
- Material
- Black upper: Leather; Brown upper: Suede; Other: Textile, synthetic; Lining and sock: Synthetic; Outer sole: Synthetic
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
Product Insights
Steve Madden's Tracie Kitten Heel Sandals offer a perfect dupe for Toteme's sandal at a fraction of the price, featuring a 1.5-inch kitten heel that reduces fatigue and stays stable for all-day wear. The cushioned footbed provides plush comfort but lacks arch support, and the brand deems it adequate for extended use. For fit, size down half a size if between sizes. The sandal's textile/synthetic upper with printed pattern wipes clean easily, while leather and suede options resist tearing and conform over time. With a 4.1-star rating from 48 reviews, it is declared the season's hottest shoe by WWD and boasts a 300% sales surge. The design appears as a flip-flop from afar but reveals a kitten heel, enabling seamless day-to-night styling and sturdy heavy rotation.
Verified claims
- Design
- Frequently mentioned as a dupe for Toteme's sandal at a fraction of the designer price.
- Fit
- Size down half a size between sizes; cushioned footbed provides comfortable step-in but lacks arch support.
- Versatility
- Appears as a flip-flop from afar but reveals a kitten heel, enabling day-to-night and long-shorts styling.
- Sizing
- True to size; size down a half-size if between sizes.
- Heel
- 1.5-inch heel keeps foot natural, reduces fatigue, and stays stable for sturdiness.
- Footbed
- Cushioned footbed offers plush comfort but limited arch support; brand says adequate for all-day wear.
- User ratings
- A 4.1-out-of-5 average across 48 DSW reviews suggests buyers find the style acceptable for a stylish kitten heel at this price, though comfort feedback is mixed.
- Care
- Leather and suede uppers resist tearing at the toe post and conform over time, unlike PVC.
- Trend position
- The kitten-heel thong category was declared summer 2026's hottest shoe by WWD and saw a 300% UK sales surge, and the Tracie sits within that trend as a frequently mentioned Toteme dupe.
- Wearability
- Sturdy for heavy rotation, all-day comfortable, and size down if between sizes.
- Upper material
- Textile/synthetic upper with printed pattern wipes clean with a damp cloth.
- Sturdiness
- Low 1.5-inch heel reduces toe-post leverage to withstand frequent wear.
- Suede care
- For the suede version, apply a suede protector spray before wearing and avoid rain or high humidity; if wet, air dry away from heat and brush with a suede brush.
- Zebra upper care
- The zebra-print textile/synthetic upper wipes clean with a damp cloth and needs no conditioning or protective sprays.
- Width and hold
- Buyers with medium-width feet report the sandal runs narrow and long, and the open thong strap does not hold the foot securely while walking; several returned them for this reason.
Product record
- Title
- Tracie Kitten Heel Sandals Women
- Brand
- Steve Madden
- Price
- 130 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 16 sourcesUses
Dressy dinners and events
These Steve Madden kitten heel sandals are a pick for short dressy occasions like dinners and events, where their elegant silhouette tends to draw compliments. Keep in mind that customer feedback notes discomfort and instability with extended wear, so they are better suited to shorter outings than all-night wear.[6]
A dressy sandal reviewers say falls short for daily walking
Customer feedback summarized in a reviews analysis indicates these kitten heel sandals were tried for everyday walking and commuting, but loose straps and limited support made them feel unstable and uncomfortable. Reviewers also describe a slippery outsole that created slip concerns on tile or wood floors, and they found the straps too loose to hold the foot securely over distance or uneven ground.[6]
A go-to sandal for styling with dresses
Shoppers describe reaching for these kitten heel sandals often as part of a regular wardrobe rotation, with one commenter calling them a dupe for Toteme sandals. They're reported to look great with a lot of dresses, though the same commenter notes they're essentially flip flops beyond that styling.[1,5]
A kitten heel option for slim feet
Women with narrow feet looking for a sleek kitten heel sandal may find these fit well, since the fit runs narrow. Customer feedback indicates sizing down half a size improves the fit, though fit runs long and many customers still find the sizing tricky.[6]
Product comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Tracie Kitten Heel Sandals Women: Choose this if you want a sleek, lightweight kitten heel for short dressy occasions — its zebra-stripe thong style and 1.5 inch (4 cm) flared block heel draw compliments, and one reviewer reports reaching for it several times a week. It's described as surprisingly sturdy for something so light, with a cushioned faux-leather footbed. Note that the fit runs long and narrow: size down half a size if between sizes, and the straps can feel loose, so it's not recommended for all-night wear, long distances, or slippery tile floors.[2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9] | Necy Sleek Heeled Sandals Women: Choose this if you want a minimalist open-toe heeled sandal with a single front toe strap, an adjustable ankle strap with buckle, and a slim stiletto heel measuring 3 inches (7.5 cm). It has a cushioned faux-leather footbed, metallic finish in the Gold colorway, and a rubber outer sole, in synthetic leather throughout. Note that Gold is listed in sizes 6 through 8.5 and 10, but not size 9, while Black is listed in sizes 6 through 10.[10,11,12,13] | Daphne Glossy Block Heel Mary Janes Women: Choose this if you want a classic black Mary Jane with a bold, high-gloss patent-look finish on a synthetic leather upper, complete with an adjustable buckle strap and rounded toe. The tall chunky block heel measures 4.25 inches (10.5 cm) with a thick front platform, plus a cushioned faux-leather insole and a non-skid embossed rubber outer sole. Note the listing offers only Black in sizes 6 through 10, and the heel height is substantial, so it suits those comfortable in a high platform heel.[14,15,16] |
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Pair of women’s thong-style kitten-heel sandals with zebra stripe fabric on upper and footbed, tan leather-look insoles embossed with brand text, and low block heels.
- Overall shapeTwo thong-style sandals shown from an angled front/three-quarter view with a squared toe shape and low block (kitten) heels.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.44 · w 0.44 · h 0.36 (high); x 0.44 · y 0.48 · w 0.48 · h 0.41 (high) - Upper material and patternUpper and visible footbed covered in a black-and-white zebra stripe woven or textured fabric, the pattern running diagonally across the toe area.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.58 · w 0.38 · h 0.19 (high); x 0.52 · y 0.60 · w 0.35 · h 0.26 (high) - Thong constructionCentral toe-post (thong) construction with a single V-shaped strap connecting the toe post to the sides of the foot opening.
1 region
x 0.45 · y 0.64 · w 0.14 · h 0.22 (high) - Insole material and finishTan smooth insole with a slight sheen, stitched edge detail visible where the insole meets the upper.
2 regions
x 0.53 · y 0.28 · w 0.36 · h 0.34 (high); x 0.26 · y 0.26 · w 0.34 · h 0.30 (high) - Heel detailLow block kitten heel visible on the left shoe (rear of right shoe also partially visible) with a solid dark finish contrasting the patterned upper.
1 region
x 0.50 · y 0.41 · w 0.10 · h 0.11 (medium) - Brand embossed on insole“STEVE MADDEN”
2 regions
x 0.59 · y 0.18 · w 0.28 · h 0.16 (high); x 0.20 · y 0.18 · w 0.28 · h 0.14 (high)
Other
Product photographed on a plain light gray background with soft even lighting and subtle shadows. Two sandals are arranged slightly angled toward the camera; image is cropped to keep the shoes centered toward the lower half of the frame.
- Background and lightingSmooth light gray backdrop with diffuse, even lighting and soft shadows beneath the shoes.
- CompositionTwo sandals positioned in a paired layout, right shoe placed slightly forward and to the right of the left shoe.
- Image qualitySharp product focus with visible texture on fabric and clear embossed text; no visible noise or blur.
Colors
black and white zebra· zebra upper and footbed#2C2C2Ctan· insole#CD8C6Ablack· toe-post and small heel area- Overall shapeTwo thong-style sandals shown from an angled front/three-quarter view with a squared toe shape and low block (kitten) heels.
- 02
Product
Rear/three-quarter view of a pair of low-heeled open-toe sandals with zebra-patterned upper and covered kitten heels; visible tan footbeds and thin back/ankle straps.
- Upper patternUpper material and heel covering feature a black-and-white zebra stripe pattern with alternating irregular stripes that wrap across the strap, footbed edge, and heel exterior.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.56 · w 0.88 · h 0.33 (high) - Kitten heel shapeLow flared kitten heels with a slightly curved outer profile, covered in the same zebra-patterned material and finishing in small black heel caps at the bottom.
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.70 · w 0.14 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.58 · y 0.72 · w 0.18 · h 0.18 (high) - Back/ankle strapThin back/ankle strap visible across each shoe, covered in the zebra stripe material and running behind the heel opening.
2 regions
x 0.36 · y 0.50 · w 0.28 · h 0.18 (medium); x 0.72 · y 0.48 · w 0.20 · h 0.18 (medium) - Footbed/insoleVisible tan-colored footbeds with a smooth finish occupying the interior of each sandal between the straps and heel.
2 regions
x 0.26 · y 0.60 · w 0.22 · h 0.16 (high); x 0.54 · y 0.60 · w 0.22 · h 0.16 (high) - Outsole edgeThin dark outsole edge visible along the bottom perimeter of the sandals contrasting with the tan footbed and zebra upper.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.69 · w 0.64 · h 0.18 (high)
Other
Studio product shot with neutral light gray background, soft shadows under shoes, low-angle rear composition showing both sandals in frame.
- BackgroundEven light gray seamless background occupying most of the frame with no visible texture or props.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 0.70 (high) - Shadows and lightingSoft directional lighting casts diffuse shadows beneath and slightly forward of the shoes toward the bottom of the image.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.78 · w 0.76 · h 0.12 (high) - Shot compositionLow-angle rear three-quarter composition with shoes placed side-by-side and slightly staggered; image crops above the shoes leaving generous headroom.
Colors
black and white zebra· upper and heel coveringtan· footbed / insole#BCBCBCblack· heel caps and outsole edge#131313- Upper patternUpper material and heel covering feature a black-and-white zebra stripe pattern with alternating irregular stripes that wrap across the strap, footbed edge, and heel exterior.
- 03
Product
Side view of a low-heeled thong sandal with a black-and-white zebra patterned upper and small kitten heel; visible footbed is a pale beige-pink and the sole has a thin brown edge with a black heel tip.
- Overall silhouetteLow-profile thong sandal shown in right-facing side view with a gently curved sole, slight arch, and a short flared kitten heel.
1 region
x 0.04 · y 0.64 · w 0.92 · h 0.26 (high) - Upper material and patternWide single strap and toe-post covered in a high-contrast black-and-white zebra stripe pattern with a slightly textured, hair-on-hide appearance.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.62 · w 0.76 · h 0.18 (high) - Toe-post detailNarrow vertical toe-post joining the footbed, covered with the zebra patterned material on the visible side and a small black cover at its base where it meets the sole.
1 region
x 0.72 · y 0.64 · w 0.06 · h 0.10 (high) - Footbed finishVisible footbed surface is a smooth pale beige-pink leather or leather-like material with a slight sheen.
1 region
x 0.32 · y 0.68 · w 0.36 · h 0.10 (high) - Heel constructionShort kitten heel with the zebra pattern on the heel body and a small solid black heel tip touching the surface.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.68 · w 0.18 · h 0.14 (high); x 0.10 · y 0.78 · w 0.04 · h 0.04 (high) - Sole edgeThin brown edge runs along the perimeter of the sole, separating the patterned upper and the bottom sole.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.80 · w 0.64 · h 0.04 (high)
Other
Studio product shot on a light gray seamless background with soft shadow beneath the shoe; image is centered and cropped to show full side profile.
- Background and stagingUniform light gray seamless backdrop occupying the entire image, no props besides the shoe.
- Lighting and shadowSoft, even studio lighting from above producing a subtle diffuse shadow directly beneath and slightly to the right of the shoe.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.84 · w 0.60 · h 0.06 (medium) - Image crop and orientationHorizontal composition showing the shoe in full side profile centered horizontally and positioned in the lower third of the frame.
Colors
black and white zebra· upper strap and heel body#0D0D0Dpale beige-pink· footbed#C2C2C2matte black· heel tipwarm brown· sole edge- Overall silhouetteLow-profile thong sandal shown in right-facing side view with a gently curved sole, slight arch, and a short flared kitten heel.
Variants
13 SKUs| SKU | Title | Price | Avail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4572453 | Tracie Kitten Heel Sandals Women - Zebra - 7 | CA$130.00 | Yes |
| 4572454 | Tracie Kitten Heel Sandals Women - Zebra - 7.5 | CA$130.00 | Yes |
| 4572455 | Tracie Kitten Heel Sandals Women - Zebra - 8 | CA$130.00 | Yes |
| 4572456 | Tracie Kitten Heel Sandals Women - Zebra - 8.5 | CA$130.00 | Yes |
| 4572457 | Tracie Kitten Heel Sandals Women - Zebra - 9 | CA$130.00 | Yes |
| 4572458 | Tracie Kitten Heel Sandals Women - Zebra - 10 | CA$130.00 | Yes |
| 4572459 | Tracie Kitten Heel Sandals Women - Brown - 6 | CA$130.00 | Yes |
| 4572460 | Tracie Kitten Heel Sandals Women - Brown - 7 | CA$130.00 | Yes |
| 4572461 | Tracie Kitten Heel Sandals Women - Brown - 7.5 | CA$130.00 | Yes |
| 4572462 | Tracie Kitten Heel Sandals Women - Brown - 8 | CA$130.00 | Yes |
| 4572463 | Tracie Kitten Heel Sandals Women - Brown - 8.5 | CA$130.00 | Yes |
| 4572464 | Tracie Kitten Heel Sandals Women - Brown - 9 | CA$130.00 | Yes |
| 4572465 | Tracie Kitten Heel Sandals Women - Brown - 10 | CA$130.00 | Yes |
Documents & Data
Customer Reviews
6 total6 reviews · out of 5
Narrow & long
I am typically a woman's size 8 medium width so I ordered 8, and they were too long, and far too narrow unfortunately. I would say these are perfect if you have a narrow foot and size down 1/2 size. Had to return.
Snazzie Kitten Heels
I absolutely love 💕 my kitten heels. I need to get used to the flip flop of the sandal…little different than flip flops!!!
Perfect
Perfect
DD
Très jolie mais je vais les retourner la grandeur est bonne mais bizarre les ganses sont lousse incapable de marché ne tiens pas au pied
Jolie sandale
Très inconfortable et glissante
Étroit
Ma petite orteil sortait de la sandale. De plus, elle ne tient pas bien le pied en marchant,
Reddit Insights
1 threads · r/ShopDoenReddit users mention the Steve Madden Tracie kitten heel sandals as a great dupe for Toteme and a stylish choice for dresses.
The user describes them as 'the perfect dupe' and that they 'looks great with a lot of dresses', indicating a positive sentiment.
Themes
Use Cases
- Worn with dresses for a stylish look
Compared To
vs Toteme
Considered a perfect dupe for Toteme sandals
vs Flip flops
Preferable to regular flip flops for dressing up
Source Threads
Steve Madden Tracie sandals as a Toteme dupe
Steve Madden Tracie flip flop kitten heel sandals are the perfect dupe for Toteme and looks great with a lot of dresses. Otherwise just flip flops.
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