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High Heels

Welcome to the Squidoo High Heel page. Throughout most of the 1800s, flat shoes and sandals were usual for both sexes, but the heel resurfaced in fashion during the late 1800s, almost exclusively among women.

Although many of todays high heels are associated with female shoe styles, and the term high heeled shoe is generally understood to refer to styles of footwear almost exclusively worn by women, there are numerous shoe designs worn by both genders which have elevated heels, like cuban heels and cowboy boots.

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How to Walk in High Heels Stilettos

The Do's and Don'ts to walking in high heels. Learn how to walk with grace and confidence in high heels with LEGWORK. http://www.legworkdvd.com/ LEGWORK is the Secret to Sexy Heel Wearing & Fitness In order to dance and perform in high heels for 10 hours a day, every day for weeks at a time- Broadway dancers workout daily to their "leg work" routine. This keeps dancers strong, fit and prevents injury while performing in heels. LEGWORK is a high heel fitness workout created by women's fashion footwear designers Victor Chu, Cece Chin and professional Broadway dancer Kylin Brady. Kylin is one of Broadway's top dancers and has performed as a Radio City Rockette and is currently an Ensemble Dancer with The Lion King. Cece is a former designer for Michael Kors, Calvin Klein and currently has her own line of women's shoes: 80/20 NYC. Victor is a former designer for Polo Ralph Lauren. Kylin Brady is the instructor in green and Heather Parcells is the performer in heels and in blue. Heather is currently on Broadway starring as Judy in A Chorus Line. Wobbling Ankles in High Heels- Not Cute!

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Popular brands for high heels 

*This list does not reflect every high heel brand available
  • Nine West
  • Steve Madden
  • Michael Kors
  • Guess
  • BCBGirls
  • D&G Dolce & Gabbana
  • Giuseppe Zanotti
  • Jessica Simpson
  • Marc by Marc Jacobs
  • Pleaser USA
  • Stuart Weitzman
  • Manolo Blahnik
  • Christian LouBoutin
  • Franco Sarto
  • Taryn Rose

Wearing high heels 

Typically, a low high heel is regarded as anything under 3 inches is considered low, while 3 to 5 inches is considered medium, and 5 inches is considered high.

There are a number of different names for the different types of high heels. Some of them include pumps, sandals, platform, and stiletto.

Recent studies have suggested that excessive high heel wear, either in duration or height, can lead to foot problems. See below for more information on this under "References".

High Heel Photos 

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Overknee boot

High heels and nylon by Markusram

High heels and nylon

Patent leather boot by Markusram

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New YouTube vids 

Girls in high heels race in Berlin's Stiletto Run

Shoppers on Germany's main street may have wondered if the summer sales had just started as a hundred girls in high heels sprinted down the Kurfurstendamm in Berlin. The girls were taking part in Germany's first 'Stiletto Run' which may have looked glamorous but was torture for some of the 100 specially chosen participants. "It really hurts, like running on coals," said Gabriella Lusa as she limped away from the finish line. "You have to try and keep your balance, it isn't like in trainers where you have stability, but you wobble about, it is all so unsteady, but if you train a bit it is ok," said the winner, Nadine Sonnabend. She had taped rubber strips to the bottom of her shoes. The heels had had to be proper stilettos, at least 7 cm high and a maximum of 1.5 cm wide. www.itnsource.com Reuters 14003/06

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References 

History of High Heels
A timeline of high heel history dating back to 4000 B.C.
High heels and your health
High heels and cramped toe space can wreak havoc on your feet. Take steps to minimize foot problems.
Information on High Heels from Answers.com
Further high heel info and history also with references to male high heels and stiletto heels.

New YouTube vids 

How to Walk in High Heels : More Tips For Women on Walking in Very High Heels

In this informative video clip series, our style and fashion expert will demonstrate everything you need to know about high heels. Learn how to walk in heels properly, the differences between types of shoes and much more. In this clip, more tips on walking in very high heels. Expert: Yvette Parrish Contact: www.cynergydance.com Bio: Yvette Parrish has been a makeup artist for 14 years. She did makeup for the movie "Miss Congeniality," as well as numerous music videos and fashion shoots. Filmmaker: Robin Morriss

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High Heel Aerobics 

High heel workouts!

High Heel Aerobic

crazy work out in heels Many people are asking for the song at .50. It's from "Trans X" from 1983 and the title is "Living On Video". You can watch a video here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7d9hC0sssqs Additional infos: http://www.last.fm/music/Trans-X?setlang=en or http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trans-X . Have fun!

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Walking in High Heels 

Start out with a lower 2-3 inch heel and work your way up to 4-5 inches after some practice by walking around your home. The larger your feet are, the higher a heel you will be likely to be able to wear.

It is easiest to walk in high heels with a bit wider of a heel. They can still be stilettos, just with a bit wider. High platforms with spike heels are the hardest to walk in, and the most likely to make you twist an ankle.

You will find it easiest to walk in high heeled shoes with an ankle strap, t-strap, or other straps to keep the shoe from sliding off. Leather shoes will be the most comfortable, will last longer, and will gradually mold themselves to the shape of your feet.

When walking in high heeled shoes you must be aware of your walking surfaces. Sewer grates, train tracks, stairs, grassy or sandy areas, thick rugs, slippery or rainy surfaces, must all be watched out for. On sandy surfaces you will want to walk mostly on the balls of your feet, like on tip toes to keep your heels from sinking in. When wearing heels and dealing with stairs, always use the handrail, and make sure to have the entire shoe land on each stair, even if you have to turn your feet slightly sideways.

While wearing high heel shoes, you should take shorter steps than usual, and as you bring each foot down have the heel touch the floor just slightly ahead of the ball of the foot. Keep your legs close together and walk slightly on your tiptoes.

Don't wear high heel shoes every day. Give your feet some recovery time. If you insist on wearing them every day, at least make sure to vary the heel heights, and if they are leather shoes give them a chance to dry out from any perspiration.

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