A symbol of power and sex appeal, the high heel is often associated with femininity. But did you know that although the exact origins of the high heel are unclear, the first high heels were fashioned for men?
Historians claim that the high heel was designed for Persian warriors. Who knows if it was the heel that gave the Persians an edge, but by the end of the sixteenth century, the Persian army was the largest in the world, and had defeated the Ottomans to extend Persian borders into modern-day Iraq.
Types of Heels –
1. Peep Toes
Peep-toes are one of sexiest kind of heels. The heels come in all lengths, but the higher the heel, the hotter this style looks. They come with an opening at the front, making the toes look like they are peeping, hence the name.
2. Cone Heels
Cone heels stay true to their name and just like a cone, they are slightly wider at the top and taper as they go down. They come in all lengths and models.
3. Wedge Heels
Wedges are heels for girls who refuse to walk in those six-inch stilettos because they are not comfortable; it is also for girls who like heels but cannot walk in them. They are elevated, but unlike other heels, the weight is equally distributed throughout, balancing it all out and making it comfortable to walk.
4. Stilettos
The mother of all heels, and a pair of classic every girl needs to own. These are usually anywhere between 4 to 6 inches elevated, closed at the front, and came in a million different designs. It can seem like an impossible task to walk in these, but once you walk in them – there’s no going back.
5. Kitten Heels
Kitten heels are forever hashtagged with Audrey Hepburn. If you are someone who detests the idea of anything uncomfortably high, kitten heels are for you, my friend. They are not super thin or high, but just enough to elevate your outfit.
6. Pumps
Pumps are very similar to stilettos, but not as high as they are. They usually come with a 3 or 4-inch heel tops, and the fronts sit lower on the floor when compared to you stilettos.
7. Comma Heels
We might not find these everywhere, and it’s strange that heels like these even exist, but these are quite a hot favorite at the runway and on red carpets. The heels are literally shaped like a comma and are not as high as your regular heels.
8. High Heeled Boots
There’s nothing sexier than a woman walking in these high heeled beauties in winter. If you are a sucker for heels and are comfortable pulling them off, then nothing should stop you, not even cold weathers.
There’s a different kind of heel for every occasion and preference. At least now you know what your options are! What are your go-to heels? Let us know by leaving a message in the comments section below.