subject: High Heels Shoes [print this page] Author: Claudius Author: Claudius
High heels shoes are not a new invention. They were worn by the Egyptian in the 17th century, although not to flaunt long legs. High heels were worn by Egyptian butchers as an occupational necessity. High heels were also worn by horse riders to give them a firmer grip. In fact, high heels became a fashion statement only after Catherine de` Medici, the wife of the Duke of Orleans, wore them to improve her physical stature.
Heels really became popular as a fashion statement in the 1900s, in the form of stilettos. These dagger-like heels varied from 2 inches to 8 inches and were sported by women as office and party wear.
High Heels Shoes: Kinds of Heels
High heeled shoes are available in many varieties:
* Platform heels This kind of heels run uniformly from the heel of the foot to the toe.
* Wedge heels These are similar to platform heels, the only difference being that the heel is shaped like a wedge.
* Stacked heels Shoes having stacked heels give the illusion of thin layers of wood being stacked to create a flat wedge or high heel.
* Spool heels This kind of heel is wide at the top and bottom and narrow in the middle.
* Stiletto heels Emulating the look of a dagger, this kind of heels are thin and pointy.
High Heels Shoes: Varieties
Although there is no end to the variety of high heeled shoes, the following are some of the most popular ones:
* Ankle high boots These are easy to slip on and can be worn with long and mini skirts, narrow pants and tights.
* Ankle strap shoes These ultra-modern shoes lend a glamorous look to the person wearing them.
* Mules They can be most conveniently worn as party or casual wear.
* Peep Toe shoes These make for trendy wear with the front portion of the toes peeping out of the shoes.
High Heels Shoes: Benefit
High heels shoes provide several advantages apart from just increasing ones height:
* They boost sex-appeal, sense of power, supremacy and status.
* They accentuate the appearance of the calves since they change the angle of the feet.
* They give the appearance of longer legs, small and feminine feet and helps the hops to sway seductively.About the Author:
