Quick answer
The Arabella Block Mid offers a taller, more dramatic heel with custom velvet colours and made-to-order sizing, while the Hetty Mid provides a stable 2.5-inch block heel in a wide fit option. Choose Arabella for a statement look with personalization, or Hetty for reliable comfort and everyday wear after the wedding.
Heel height and stability
Both the Arabella Block Mid and the Hetty Mid feature a mid block heel, but the exact heel height differs. The Hetty Mid stands at 6 cm (2.5 inches), a classic height that offers stability and ease for all-day wear. The Arabella Block Mid does not list a specific heel height in its catalog facts, but its block heel is designed for a more elevated, fashion-forward silhouette. If you prioritize a known, lower heel for dancing and walking, the Hetty Mid is the clearer choice.
Customization and fit options
The Arabella Block Mid is made to order in a selection of velvet colours, with the option to request any shade. Harriet Wilde sends a size confirmation pair before producing the final shoes, ensuring a precise fit. The Hetty Mid, available in a wide E width with an ankle strap, is designed for comfort and repeated wear. It also offers custom embellishments, but the fit is fixed to the wide width. If you need a wide fit or plan to wear the shoes beyond the wedding, the Hetty Mid is more practical.
Trade-offs at a glance
- Heel height clarity: Hetty Mid has a stated 2.5-inch heel; Arabella Block Mid does not specify height but offers a taller block heel. Choose Hetty if you need a known, moderate heel; choose Arabella if you want a taller, more dramatic look.
- Fit and width: Hetty Mid comes in a wide E width with an ankle strap; Arabella Block Mid is made to order with a size confirmation step. Hetty suits wider feet or those who prefer a secure strap; Arabella works for standard to narrow feet with custom sizing.
- Customization level: Arabella offers velvet in 3 colours plus any custom shade; Hetty offers custom embellishments but limited colour options. Arabella is best for colour personalization; Hetty is better for embellishment and a ready-to-wear fit.
Product facts at a glance
- Arabella Block Mid - Made To Order: Order a one off pair of Arabella Block Mid in a selection of 3 different colours of velvet, order online or at the showroom. We will send you shoes to confirm the size before we order your actual pair, please allow 10-12 to receive your finished pair. Contact us if you would like a different colour, we can make the shoes in any shade. You get a made-to-order shoe with a size confirmation step, ideal if you want a custom colour and are willing to wait for the perfect fit.
- Hetty Mid Blue Wide with Straps: A comfortable wide fit on a mid block heel with a rounded toe, the style fastens securely on the foot with an ankle strap, a best selling style. Use the drop down if you would like a custom embellishment, we will send the shoes to confirm before we custom embellish. These shoes are designed for you to wear again after your wedding or any event. Wide fit, E width Heel height: 6cm, 2.5 inches Soft misty blue… The wide E width and ankle strap provide a secure, comfortable fit for broader feet, and the re-wearable design makes it a versatile post-wedding shoe.
Which one fits you?
Best for
- Brides who want a made-to-order velvet shoe with a custom colour and a taller block heel for a statement look.
- Brides with wide feet who need a secure ankle strap and a comfortable, re-wearable shoe for the wedding and beyond.
Not for
- Brides who need a specific heel height and a wide fit should choose the Hetty Mid instead of the Arabella Block Mid.
- Brides who want a lower, known heel height and do not need custom colours should choose the Hetty Mid.
