high-heels

Pumps and stilettos

High-heels are shoes with elevated heels, typically two inches or more, that raise the wearer's heel significantly above the toe.

The style elongates the leg and alters posture, associated primarily with women's fashion and formal occasions: She kicked off her high-heels after the reception.

Also called heels or high-heeled shoes.

footwear

stilettos

Thin, high-heeled shoes

slingbacks · mules · ankle straps · Mary Janes · court shoes · espadrilles · booties · strappy · pointed toe · open toe

fashion

runway

Paved path for planes

pumps · Manolo Blahnik · Jimmy Choo · catwalk · trendy · statement piece · accessories · ensemble · outfit · sartorial

elegance

sophistication

Cultured elegance and complexity

glamour · chic · stylish · polished · classy · luxury · feminine · allure · statuesque · elongated

discomfort

blisters

Raised fluid-filled skin

  • pinchingSqueezing tightly between fingers
  • sorenessTender, painful sensation
  • achePersistent dull discomfort

chafing · corns · bunions · calluses · swelling · cramps · numbness · tenderness · fatigue · pressure

posture

stance

Standing posture or viewpoint

balance · tiptoe · spine alignment · swagger · sashay · elevated · upright · poised

Opposites
heel height

high-heelsflats

Dwellings or low shoes

ballet flats · loafers · moccasins · sneakers · barefoot

formality/glamour

high-heelsflip-flops

Y-strapped casual sandals

Crocs · sneakers · trainers · house slippers · athletic shoes

comfort/practicality

high-heelsorthopedic shoes

Footwear for foot problems

walking shoes · running shoes · sneakers · sensible shoes · hiking boots

Family

high, height, heal, heel, healing, heels, heightened, heeled, high-heeled

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G