high-heeled

Elevated at back

High-heeled describes footwear with an elevated heel that raises the back of the foot significantly higher than the toes.

The term applies to shoes, boots, and sandals designed this way, typically worn by women for fashion or formal occasions.

High-heeled shoes alter posture and gait, creating a silhouette associated with elegance and femininity.

She slipped on her high-heeled pumps before the interview.

The style ranges from modest elevation to towering stilettos.

footwear

pumps

Laceless dress shoes

kitten heelsShort, slim shoe heels
wedgesTapered pieces for leverage
platformRaised flat structure

ankle strap · peep-toe · slingback · court shoes · mules · sandals · boots · Mary Janes · espadrilles · spike

social

formal

Following strict protocol

professionalCredentialed in one's field
workplaceEmployment location
power dressingStrategic professional wardrobe choices

office attire · confidence · authority · dating · nightclub · wedding · gala · interview · presentation · dress code

fashion

runway

Paved path for planes

glamourFascinating, elegant attractiveness
eleganceRefined, graceful quality
coutureCustom high-fashion design

red carpet · cocktail dress · evening wear · Manolo Blahnik · Jimmy Choo · Vogue · chic · statement · accessorizing · outfit

physicality

balance

Steadiness or amount owed

postureBody position, alignment
gaitLocomotion pattern
archCurved spanning structure

tiptoe · stride · wobble · blisters · bunions · foot pain · discomfort · podiatrist · insoles · cushioning

Opposites

heel height

high-heeledflat

Lacking vertical variation

heelless · flat-heeled · ground-level · barefoot

formality/style

high-heeledsensible

Showing good judgment

orthopedic · practical · casual · sporty · comfortable

Family

high, height, heel, elevated, heightened, heeled, stilettos, high-heels, high-heel

Familiarity: Top 50,000
Profile: Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G