high heels
Shoes with lifts
High heels are shoes with elevated heels that raise the wearer's heel significantly above their toes, typically two inches or more.
They elongate the legs, alter posture, and are associated with formal occasions, professional settings, and femininity, though they've been worn by men throughout various historical periods.
The term functions as both noun and adjective: She wore high heels to the interview; high-heel boots.
Stilettos, pumps, and wedges are common varieties.
Thin-bladed knife or heel
- spikeSharp rise or point
- platformRaised flat structure
- wedgeTapered splitting tool
- blockSolid mass, or impede
kitten · cone · stacked · sole · insole · shank · counter · upper
Laceless dress shoes
- stilettosThin, high-heeled shoes
- platformsElevated flat surfaces
- wedgesTapered pieces for leverage
- slingbacksShoes with heel straps
mules · court shoes · ankle straps · Mary Janes · sandals · boots · espadrilles · gladiators
Curved spanning structure
- ball of footPadded area behind toes
- toe boxShoe section covering digits
- blisterFluid-filled skin swelling
- postureBody position, alignment
balance · gait · ankle · instep · pressure points · metatarsal · stride · teetering
Festive formal occasion
- black-tieFormal evening dress code
- red-carpetLavish welcome for dignitaries
- cocktail partyDrinks-focused social gathering
- weddingMarriage rite and feast
prom · premiere · reception · banquet · soiree · ballroom · date night · nightclub
stiletto
Thin-bladed knife or heel
block · kitten · cone · stacked · sole · insole · shank · counter · upper · heel height
pumps
Laceless dress shoes
slingbacks · mules · court shoes · ankle straps · Mary Janes · sandals · boots · espadrilles · gladiators · booties
arch
Curved spanning structure
- ball of footPadded area behind toes
- toe boxShoe section covering digits
- blisterFluid-filled skin swelling
posture · balance · gait · ankle · instep · pressure points · metatarsal · stride · teetering · wobble
gala
Festive formal occasion
- black-tieFormal evening dress code
- red-carpetLavish welcome for dignitaries
- cocktail partyDrinks-focused social gathering
wedding · prom · premiere · reception · banquet · soiree · ballroom · date night · nightclub · formal dinner
runway
Paved path for planes
glamour · accessory · catwalk · ensemble · haute · sartorial · Manolo Blahnik · Jimmy Choo · Valentino · statement piece
- footwearboot, shoes, sandal, boots, pumps
- dress shoesoxfords, loafers, pumps, brogues, derbies
- dress-upprincess costume, paper doll, fairy costume, paper dolls, tutu
- Fashion Statementsstatement jewelry, power suit, stilettos, statement necklace, chunky jewelry
- formal eventsstate visit, ball, diplomatic visit, wedding, black dress
- heelsstilettos, pumps, wedges, platform pumps, platform boots
high heelsflats
Dwellings or low shoes
ballet flats · loafers · moccasins · sneakers · barefoot
high heelssneakers
Casual athletic footwear
flip-flops · Crocs · athletic shoes · trainers · house slippers
high heelsorthopedic shoes
Footwear for foot problems
running shoes · walking shoes · sensible shoes · sneakers · nursing shoes