Stiletto Heels: Ultra High, Ultra Thin, Ultra Sexy

Stiletto races are hosted in several countries (Netherlands, Germany, Australia, Russia). European editions of Glamour Magazine hosts many of them. Competitors must wear heels of a minimum dimension and sprint to the finish line. Winners can earn a great deal of money. In Germany for example the winner earns euro 10,000 (about $13,000).

While Stiletto races draw alot of attention from the public, many find them offensive and dangerous. In lens you will find videos of stiletto races from several countries.

From Petite Fashion About.com:

Stiletto shoes are one of the most flattering shoe styles for short women. Although stilettos may not be every woman's cup of tea, wearing stiletto shoes can make short women look longer and leaner.

From Wikipedia:

Stilettos give the optical illusion of a longer, slimmer leg, a smaller foot, and a greater overall height. They also alter the wearer's posture and gait, flexing the calf muscles, and making the bust and buttocks more prominent.

Ultra high and narrow heels have been around since the late 1880's though they were not refered to as stilettos then. The name stiletto has only been used since the 1930s.

Though stiletto heels reached the peak of their popularity in the 50s and 60s they are currently staging a comeback. But stilettos have always and will always be associated with sensuality and eroticism.

Wearing stilettos is not easy. Not only do stilettos require strength, they require agility to keep from falling over. There are many types of "Stiletto Workout's" being offered to help women to get the strenght and practice needed for wearing these killer shoes. Here is one type, where a model is shown doing a pole dance excercise while wearing stiletto shoes. While she is completely dressed in workout attire, her dance is rather sexy, so if you are easily offended DO NOT click on the photo below: