Just when we think we've seen everything in Queen Letizia's closet [1] over and over again, she finds something hidden somewhere way, way in the back and brings it back. The Spanish royal, who normally prefers dainty sandals [2] or classic pumps from brands like Magrit [3], surprised us by wearing a pair of brown stitched Mary-Jane-inspired chunky heels from Hugo Boss she hasn't stepped out in since 2014. That's right! Queen Letizia just made a pair of shoes considered to be a throwback royal-approved again.

Back in 2014, when her hair [4] was longer and she was a brand-new queen [5], Letizia paired the shoes with an all-white ensemble of a shirt and skirt, tying the look to her shoes with brown stitching in her midlength skirt. In 2016, the royal's style is more modern, evident by her metallic printed minidress. Scroll ahead to take a closer look at Letizia's new but old pair of shoes, then check out her impressive style evolution. [6]

The Shoes

Queen Letizia's 2016 Look

Queen Letizia's 2014 Look