Are these the world's hardest-working shoes? The Duchess of Cambridge can't get enough of her three-year-old nude courts... and neither can we, as sales soar 126%

  • Kate purchased £185 LK Bennett 'Sledge' shoe in 2011
  • Has worn them for many important events and engagements
  • High street sees similar style sales soar as tour of Australia continues

They first made an appearance at the Epsom Derby in June 2011 and then again at Prince Philip’s 90th birthday. We have seen them at Zara Phillips’s wedding and at the Queen's Coronation service last year.

And now they have been spotted on the Royal tour down under as Kate, 32, chose her favourite £185 nude LK Bennett heels for a day of engagements in Sydney.

It seems that the Duchess of Cambridge can't get enough of the 'go with everything heels'... and neither can we.

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She just can't get enough! The Duchess of Cambridge snapped up her LK Bennett nude court shoes three years ago but they're still a wardrobe staple, as she proves on her arrival in Sydney - and she's helping sales soar
Recognise these? The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge attend a reception at Sydney Opera House - and check out the shoes!

She just can't get enough! The Duchess of Cambridge snapped up her LK Bennett nude court shoes three years ago but they're still a wardrobe staple, as she proves on her arrival in Sydney - and she's helping sales soar

The Kate effect has seen sales of £12 nude heels at George at Asda increase by 126 per cent this week following the unveiling of the Royal Tour wardrobe.

In fact, following Kate's sophisticated lead, patent court shoes sales in all colours are up 76 per cent as women use them to smarten up day-to-day outfits as well as occasion dresses and skirts.

A George at Asda spokesperson said: 'Nude shoes are a classic wardrobe staple and a sophisticated addition to all outfits.

'Whether you’re at work, dinner or play they can be used to dress up jeans, skirts and dresses and as Kate has shown us this week they look the part on all occasions. Now that the summer is coming, we expect sales of nude shoes and tights to continue right through the season.

'Our shoppers love Kate Middleton and are always keen to emulate her smart yet fashion forward style, we can’t wait to see what she’ll be wearing next.'

Kate's LK Bennett shoes are used to travelling, on tour in Canada and the U.S. in 2012, she was seen in them six times.  

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Picture shows The Duchess of Cambridge at St George's Chapel, Windsor for His Royal Highness, The Duke of Edinburgh's 90th Birthday service today.

Box fresh: Seen on June 4, 2011 on  Derby Day at Epsom racecourse (l) and June 12, 2011 at Philip’s 90th birthday in Windsor (r)

July 2, 2011: In Ottawa on her Canadian tour
The Duchess of Cambridge wearing a Erdem dress during her visit to Quebec, Canada

Two in blue: Worn on July 2, 2011: In Ottawa on her Canadian tour (l) and July 3, 2011 in Quebec (r)

  

Despite their four-inch heel, they must be comfortable. While The Queen asks her dresser Angela Kelly to break in shoes for her, Kate clearly has no need of such a service.

And it seems that Kate's in good company; Samantha Cameron has the same pair in black.

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge and Princess Eugenie.
September 29, 2011: At the Royal Marsden

Cream dream: As seen on July 30, 2011 at Zara Phillips’s wedding (l) and September 29, 2011 at the Royal Marsden (r)

Britain's Prince William waves to spectators while walking with his wife Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge
Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge speaks to Jamie Lowther-Pinkerton

Summer style: Worn on July 3, 2011 (l) and July 7, 2011 (r)  in Canada 

Britain's Catherine, The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge in Yellowknife
Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge attends a reception at Calgary Zoo

And the bag matches too: July 7, 2011 (l) and July 8, 2011 (r) see their fifth and sixth Canadian outing

Duchess of Cambridge prepare to board the royal barge 'Spirit of Chartwell'
Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge attends a reception at Guildhall in central

Smart and stylish: June 3, 2012 ready for the Jubilee pageant (l) and June 5, 2012 worn with lace st St Paul’s (r)

Picture research: JUNE IDDON

NUDE SHOED: GET KATE'S LOOK FOR LESS

London Rebel polly clear insert court, £32, ASOS
KG by Kurt Geiger Bailey pale pink patent heeled court shoes, £95.00, ASOS

LEFT: London Rebel polly clear insert court, £32, KG by Kurt Geiger RIGHT: Bailey pale pink patent heeled court shoes, £95, ASOS

Patent court shoes, £12, George at Asda
Arwen extreme pointed toe heeled court shoes, £69, Dune

LEFT: Patent court shoes, £12, George at Asda RIGHT: Arwen extreme pointed toe heeled court shoes, £69, Dune

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