Gucci Slingback Pump with Crystal Horsebit
The Horsebit Slingback is one of the most enduring silhouettes in the Gucci range — a heeled design anchored by one of the most iconic house codes in luxury fashion. It captures the polished, heritage-driven side of the maison's footwear language, built around classic slingback proportions and the unmistakable hardware that has defined the brand since the 1950s.
The silhouette is built on traditional slingback proportions: a refined toe shape, a clean low-cut topline that elongates the foot, and a slim slingback strap that wraps around the heel and holds the shoe securely in place. The strap fastens with a fine buckle or elasticated detail, depending on the iteration, keeping the lines uninterrupted. The heel sits at a refined, wearable height, delivering an elegant pitch that translates across tailoring, eveningwear, and polished day dressing.
The defining detail sits across the front of the shoe — the Horsebit, rendered in polished metal and positioned cleanly across the upper. First introduced by the maison in 1953, the Horsebit was originally inspired by equestrian hardware and quickly became one of the most recognisable symbols of the house. Its clean, geometric form has remained largely unchanged for over half a century, and it continues to anchor some of Gucci's most enduring footwear silhouettes. Against the slim lines of the slingback, the hardware reads sharp and architectural, giving the design its distinctive visual identity.
The proportions are deliberately balanced — refined in cut, heritage-rooted in detailing, and designed to translate across both formal and more relaxed dressing. Every line feels intentional, with the silhouette built around the interplay between traditional shape and iconic hardware.
Inside, smooth leather lining and a cushioned insole give a polished, comfortable feel underfoot. The outsole is finished cleanly in matching tones, with discreet additional branding kept understated.
A modern heritage classic — refined in proportion, iconic in detailing, and built around the kind of enduring house code that has come to define Gucci across generations.
Aveylia footwear follows the standard European women's size scale. If you're between sizes, we recommend sizing up.
| EU | US | UK | Foot length (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35 | 4.5 | 2.5 | 22.5 |
| 36 | 5.5 | 3.5 | 23.0 |
| 37 | 6.5 | 4.5 | 23.5 |
| 38 | 7.5 | 5.5 | 24.0 |
| 39 | 8.5 | 6.5 | 24.5 |
| 40 | 9.5 | 7.5 | 25.5 |
| 41 | 10 | 8 | 26.0 |
| 42 | 11 | 9 | 26.5 |
| 43 | 12 | 10 | 27.0 |
Measure your foot from heel to longest toe to find the closest length. Sizes are a guide — fit can vary slightly by style.
These pieces are crafted in the same factories and to the same specifications as retail. We work directly with those factories — cutting out the brand's retail markup, boutique overhead, and intermediary margins. What you pay for is the bag, not the boutique.
Try them at home, you don't like the fit or the style, return it within 30 days and we'll solve the rest!
Each pair of shoes ships in the original box and packaging with labels, receipts and bags for each shoe.