Ariana Grande Swaps Heels for Uggs During Eternal Sunshine Tour Following Foot Injury
- Ariana Grande swapped her trademark high heels for cozy UGG-style boots during her final concerts at London’s O2 Arena after sustaining a deep cut to her foot.
- The wardrobe shift occurred during the final stretch of Grande's 10-night residency at the London venue.
- My sweet petals, I wanted to let you know I will need to be in cozy footwear for this evening’s show (and possibly tomorrow’s) as I am bandaged...
Ariana Grande swapped her trademark high heels for cozy UGG-style boots during her final concerts at London’s O2 Arena after sustaining a deep cut to her foot. The 33-year-old singer informed fans via social media that she needed to wear comfortable footwear to manage the injury while completing the closing dates of her Eternal Sunshine Tour.
Foot Injury Forces Wardrobe Change at London O2 Arena
The wardrobe shift occurred during the final stretch of Grande’s 10-night residency at the London venue. Social media videos captured the performer wearing UGG-style boots on stage rather than her usual footwear. Grande addressed the change directly in an Instagram Stories post, explaining that she was bandaged underneath and struggling to bear weight.
My sweet petals, I wanted to let you know I will need to be in cozy footwear for this evening’s show (and possibly tomorrow’s) as I am bandaged up underneath, recovering from a minor injury.
Ariana Grande
The singer clarified to her audience that the issue was not muscular. She stated the problem was simply a deep cut rather than a sprain.
It is not a sprain or anything muscular but just a deep cut! So when you see me tonight without my signature heels, or even possibly having a little trouble putting weight on that foot, that is why.
Ariana Grande
Despite the setback, Grande reassured concertgoers that she intended to push through the performances. She joked about her reduced height while expressing excitement for the shows.
But please do not fret. On with the show and I am on the mend! I cannot wait to perform for you tonight and tomorrow (even if I am a few inches shorter than usual) … I love you always.
Ariana Grande
Tour Conclusion and Planned Hiatus From Public Life
The London O2 Arena dates mark the end of the Eternal Sunshine Tour, which spans 41 dates following its announcement in August of last year. The run represents Grande’s first major return to the stage since her Sweetener World Tour concluded in 2019. Reviewing the London residency for The Independent, critic Adam White described the production’s finale as a striking visual experience. White wrote that Grande’s absorption into a white light in the rafters of the O2 felt like a symbolic departure. The conclusion of the tour coincides with a planned step back from public appearances. Grande addressed her upcoming break during a concert at Chicago’s United Center in August, reading from a prepared statement to confirm the decision was deliberate rather than reactive.
The announcement that was made yesterday was not a reactive or impulsive thing. It is something that I had decided to plan. It was a thoughtful decision. It was an empowering decision. I made it quietly, a long time ago.
Ariana Grande
As a result of her scheduled downtime, Grande will no longer appear in the West End revival of Stephen Sondheim’s Sunday in the Park with George at London’s Barbican Centre, nor is she expected to promote the upcoming comedy sequel Focker-In-Law.