You can be a fashionista and a beauty without diamonds and a mink coat, but never without heels! Every self-respecting representative of the fair sex always keeps a stylish pair with heels in the shoe arsenal. Let's talk about the variety of women's favorite "weapons"!

By the way, it is objectively incorrect to call heels "female weapons". After all, heels were originally created by men and for men. No, the stronger sex did not dream of looking presentable, as is typical for us women. But confidently staying in the saddle - yes, it was their main task. As you may have guessed, the heel was designed to keep the rider's feet firmly in the stirrup while riding.

Today's variety of heels blurs the boundaries of imagination of even the most discerning style experts. In addition to playful stilettos, laconic glasses and stable bricks, original architectural heels cut the fashion catwalk. They look so unusual that sometimes it is not even possible to wear them behind the scenes of fashion shows. And in some cases this is a definite plus!

We'll start the tour of heels, perhaps, in the most comfortable shoes, otherwise we risk not getting to the final.

Vienna heel

A miniature, almost invisible heel up to two centimeters high - comfort and bliss for women's feet. In shoes, on this perfect instrument of style, you can walk more than a dozen kilometers without feeling tired. There is a Viennese heel for everyone, without exception, shoes with it can be worn, both with skirts and dresses, as well as with trousers and shorts. The choice is yours!

Brick

Bricks are popular in men's shoe arsenal, but women also prefer this type of heel from time to time. The pedestal with a height of two to four centimeters is very comfortable, stable, and, importantly, it looks simple but elegant.

Column

The marathon of advancing the ladder of female seduction continues the heel column. Its height varies from five centimeters. The column is common in the design of ankle boots and boots; ladies adore this heel for its wide, straight silhouette. Image makers recommend shoes with a column for the winter, the stability of a practical pair will prevent more than one fall during icy conditions.

Wedge heel

Strict geometric shapes do not always delight the visitors of shoe paradise. The wedge-shaped shoe heel is comfortable, beautiful and, according to some stylists, has the ability to slim women's legs. Its disproportionate shape, when the height of the front part is slightly lower than the back, is held in high esteem by many fashionistas.

Tapered heel

The elegant heel, resembling an inverted cone in appearance, wide at the base of the pair and gently tapering towards the point of contact with the ground, is gorgeous, graceful, but has a whimsical character. You need to be able to wear shoes with a cone-shaped heel, because the height of the most outstanding specimens can reach twelve centimeters!

Cowboy heel

A variant of a straight, stable heel with a beveled back. The shoe model on this pedestal looks amazing in cowboy style looks. Rough leather boots, originally from the Wild West, in tandem with a rustic white shirt, a laconic vest and trousers, as well as a fashionable accessory - a wide-brimmed hat - a popular outfit reproduced by more than one fashion blogger.

Glass

A modest glass is never taller than seven centimeters, but this height is enough to feel all the delights of an uneven road, risking losing your balance at any moment. Alas, the glass is not very stable, but it also has its supporters. Not everyone is destined to move on a bad beaten road, some ladies prefer to see the red carpet under their feet.

Wedge heel

The fashionistas of Greece, Italy and Japan at the beginning of the 20th century were the first to have the opportunity to try out wedge shoes on themselves. Judging by the popularity of this type of heel today, the fashion experiment was a success. The peculiarity of the wedge heel is that the heel is combined with the platform, which makes the shoe pair incredibly comfortable at almost any "height". But for the sake of fairness, we note that driving a car in wedge-heeled shoes is highly discouraged.

Stacked heel

Multi-layer version of the heel, which can have absolutely any height. It is made up of parts of different widths, the so-called "flick". They are made from cardboard, leather, any other texture, ultimately presenting the finished original sample of the heel.

Hairpin (stilettos)

The stiletto heel needs no introduction, this model of heel is adored by all men and adored by women. More than one piece of art is dedicated to the graceful gait of a fashionista on high heels. A thin heel from eight centimeters is magnificent, delightful, gorgeous.

Flared heel

This option resembles a hairpin in appearance, only it looks more massive and reliable. The lower part of the heel expands at the point of contact with the surface, thereby adding a comfortable note to the feminine movement. Image-makers suggest wearing flared heels to women of fashion who have a hard time getting a stiletto heel, but fatal images are their vocation.

The tour of heel models is now complete. Easy walk for you!

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We - the fair sex - are so used to walking in heels that we don’t even think that this invention was originally masculine and had practical purposes. The heel helped medieval horsemen to better fix the leg in the stirrup. Only a few centuries later, the fashion for high heels appeared (in the middle of the 17th century), capturing the whole world and giving ladies the opportunity to become taller and slimmer. But did you know that there are many types of heels? Among them there are the main types and unique specimens - the result of the creative thought of designers. Let's talk about them - about high and low, about rough and graceful, about stable and fragile heels.

The main types of heels with a photo

1. Viennese heel

The Viennese heel is the lowest heel (0.5 to 2 centimeters). Buying ballet flats or summer sandals with such a heel, many ladies believe that they are buying shoes "on a flat", but this is still a heel and it has its own name. It is very comfortable to walk on it, legs feel great in such shoes, and the spine remains healthy and strong.

2. Brick heel

A brick is a square-shaped stable heel, with a height of two to four centimeters. Designers willingly equip both women's and men's shoes with such a heel: shoes, boots, boots with a brick heel look very stylish and modern. Every fashionista should have such comfortable and practical shoes.

3. Wedge-shaped heel

The tapered heel is an inverted triangular prism heel. It can be of completely different heights. It is believed that a heel of this shape slims legs, but I do not quite agree with that. When the wedge-shaped heel is not high enough, the shoes on it look somehow old and grandmother. Due to the fact that the upper part is quite massive, and the base itself is very narrow, such heels very quickly knock off and lose their attractive appearance.

4. Cowboy heel

A cowboy heel is a fairly wide and low heel with a characteristic slight bevel at the back. These heels can be found on boots and boots in the cowboy style, which have become very popular lately.

5. Heel - glass

A glass is a heel with a wide base and a thin tip, reminiscent of the stem of a glass. This heel is terribly uncomfortable, not very high, but it can be a good way out for very tall girls who want to wear thin heels, but cannot wear a stiletto heel because of their height. This heel is on the very last line on my unspoken list - I hate it so much!

Although the shoes from Valentino, which are pictured above, are really nothing!

6. Heel - column

A very stable and reliable column heel is perhaps the most comfortable type of high heel. So it is not surprising that he fell in love with modern women of fashion. Even very high heels of this type are quite comfortable to wear, especially if the shoes are additionally equipped with a platform. This allows you to make the lift more gentle on the legs and spine.

7. Heel - flared

A flared heel is a type of heel, which in its shape is very similar to the once popular flared trousers. This heel is narrower at the heel than at the base of the heel itself. In some shoe models, such a heel looks very original.

8. Wedge heel

Wedge heels are also a type of heel, but the heel in such shoes is one with the platform. Such a heel is incredibly comfortable, it provides an even load on the entire foot, and not on a separate part of it. That is why the wedge heel is a very popular solution nowadays, especially in summer shoe models.

9. Hairpin

The stiletto heel is a real queen, which for several decades has not yielded the podium to any other type of heel. The hairpin always looks graceful and delicate. Such a heel gives any image a lightness, but wearing it is not very comfortable, especially for every day. Stiletto heels are shoes for going out, evening shoes, but not shoes for hours of walking.

10. Heel - trapezoid

Heel - trapezoid is a rather massive wide heel, where the top of the heel is somewhat narrower than the bottom. In the photo above, you can see several Prada shoes that were shown during one of the shows at Milan Fashion Week in 2015.

There are many types of heels in women's shoes and, most likely, their number and variety will grow in the future. There are now several basic forms of heels that are used in various types of shoes to give them a special design. At the same time, it should be understood that the same type of heel can differ visually, because designers of various companies and brands approach their products creatively and always try to make something completely exclusive. However, the very shape and structure can tell you what kind of heel this or that heel belongs to.

Why do you need to know the difference in the types of heels? Firstly, if you distinguish between heels, then you can try all the options and decide which of them suits you best, in which heels you are very comfortable and comfortable, or vice versa - which heels you would never want to wear again. Secondly, understanding the differences in heels, you can determine in advance what kind of shoes you should buy for a particular piece of clothing. Without such knowledge, any girl or woman can face not very pleasant consequences from a purchase, when a shoe just because of its shape of the lower part can become an unpleasant test every time she puts it on.

So, what types of heels are in women's shoes:

1. . The smallest and lowest of all available. Its height is 0.5-2 cm. It is believed that the Viennese heel is the safest and most harmless, both for the legs and for the spine.

2. Brick... The heel is square, very stable. It is not used very often in women's shoes, but it is still found. Often used for boots, boots, oxfords, loafers and other types of footwear for women. Since the brick heel is most often still used in men's shoes, among women it is preferred to be worn by a business woman, business women who want to emphasize the firmness of their character, courage and determination.

3.. As the name implies, such a heel has a wedge-shaped shape, that is, tapering downward. Most types of heels taper downwards, however, in wedge-shaped this bevel is very clear and sharp. The wedge-shaped heel visually slims the legs. This also includes cowboy heel, which differs in that it has a strong bevel at the back and is very comfortable in everyday wear.

4. Conical... Tapered heels are very common. They can be of any height, but their main feature is that they taper downwards from a wide top.

5. . This type of heel is considered (maybe even undeservedly) not very comfortable. In fact, this form of heel has a lot of fans. The glasses really look like small glasses, no more than 7 cm high. Such a heel is wide at the top, has a very sharp bevel and a thin stiletto heel. Wineglass heels allow the shoe to look graceful.

6.. The bar is a high (from 5 cm) straight heel. Due to its construction, it is very robust and stable. Ideal for winter shoes.

7.. A heel that matches the sole or platform. The wedge is considered to be very stable and comfortable. In addition, wedge shoes have recently become fashionable and popular almost all over the world. It differs from a solid platform in that it has a figured appearance, which highlights the heel itself and other parts of the sole. In addition, the wedge is taller at the rear.

eight. . The most popular type of heel for womens shoes. It is a very thin and high heel that resembles a graceful rod. It is used in many types of shoes, but it is mainly an integral part of evening shoes.

9. Typesetting... Stacked heels are a layer cake. The heel can be of any shape. Its main feature is that it consists of successive layers, such as leather and cardboard. Each part (layer) of a stacked heel is called flick... At the same time, flickers can be of different thickness, different colors and even different textures.

10. Curly heels... Heels of this variety can be completely extraordinary, original and even fantastic shapes, ranging from the figure of a girl, a dagger, a hoof, and ending with completely abstract patterns and non-standard configurations. Curly heels are often fanciful and are the best way for designers to express all their imagination. It is worth saying that shoes with such heels are becoming more and more, because girls and women all over the world want to wear the most unique and exclusive shoes that no one else has.

Originally invented by men and for men, heeled shoes are today the inviolable property of women. It is thanks to the heel - this important element of footwear that women of fashion can look more feminine and even slimmer. Each of us has shoes, ankle boots, boots, and other models of similar shoes in our wardrobe. Obviously, these heels differ not only in height, but also in shape. What are the types of heels used to create women's shoe models? To summarize, the names of the types of heels on modern shoes are only ten, but each can have several subspecies.

So, modern experts distinguish the following types of heels:

• Viennese;
• bricks;
• wedge-shaped;
• conical;
• cowboy;
• glasses;
• columns;
• wedge heel;
• hairpins;
• typesetting.

Let's take a closer look at each of them.

Types of women's heels

The lowest of all is Viennese heel... The versatility of this model is that the shoes can be both everyday and for going out. In addition, this is the most "correct" option in terms of the health of our legs.

If the Viennese heel is increased in height to two to four centimeters, then it will turn into brick heel... These shoe models are practical.

If a small square-shaped heel has a bevel at the back, then it is called cowboy.

Wedge heels represent a prism with its peak upside down. The specified shape of the heels visually slims the legs and is perfect for anyone.

A tapered heels most often have a height exceeding eight centimeters.

Shoes with such heels are stable and incredibly comfortable, which cannot be said about shoe models with glass heels... If its height is less than six to seven centimeters, then it is still possible to walk, and if it is more, it is even dangerous!

High and medium pillar heels go to everyone! Perhaps this is the most comfortable shoe for winter.

High wedges they are no less convenient, but they are categorically unsuitable for ladies who drive.

Thick-heeled shoes can be an indispensable pair of shoes for any girl. They slim, make the figure feminine and sexy. At the same time, you feel as comfortable as possible, your legs get tired less, which means that it will be even easier and easier to overcome daily difficulties.

Features and Benefits

Stiletto heels are considered the sexiest shoes, but they are absolutely not suitable for everyday wear. If you are looking for the perfect shoes for every day, check out the chunky heels.

The advantage of these shoes is that they are both comfortable and beautiful. In them you will look stylish and feminine, and your legs will not get tired. In addition, such shoes are at the peak of popularity today, as can be seen by looking at photos from designer shows.

Thick heels came into fashion during the rebellious 70s. Then he was again at the peak of popularity in the 90s. You, your mom, or your older sister probably wore shoes with thick heels or thick soles.

Many women of fashion are interested in how these shoes are called. In fact, they do not have a special name, it all depends on the model you choose.

• Mules with thick soles and massive heels are called clogs.
• Shoes with thick heels that look like moccasins are called loafers.
• Shoes with thick soles of one level are called creepers. Today they are especially popular with hipsters, they are worn by boys and girls, and unisex models are especially popular.
• Tractor-soled shoes are called "chunky heel", which literally translates as "thick heel". Moreover, the top in such shoes can be anything, the main thing is the presence of a massive tractor sole.

Such massive shoes emphasize the fragility and sophistication of women's legs, so you should not avoid them. While chunky heels are trending, be sure to include them in your wardrobe.

Models

Wide heels

These shoes are very popular today. They look unbroken and stylish, have a presentable look and are great for everyday wear and for going out. You can combine them with almost any clothing, because they are absolutely universal.

There are beautiful heels for every taste: transparent, vintage style, with thick soles and other interesting details.

With a little thick heel

These shoes combine grace and comfort. These are the perfect casual shoes that add a special twist to your outfit. They look good with trapezoidal dresses and skinny pants.

Shoes with low thick heels are suitable for schoolgirls, young girls and ladies of the age. The versatile shoes are specially designed for those who want to walk in comfortable shoes, but still look elegant and feminine.

Pointed toe and thick heel

Women's pumps have long gone into the category of classic shoes, they are feminine and at the same time versatile. True, most of us are accustomed to boats with a pointed toe with a thin stiletto heel, which are not at all suitable for everyday wear.

A completely different matter - pumps with thick heels. They look unusual and stylish, and attract the attention of others.

At the same time, these are comfortable shoes with stable heels that can easily complement a casual or business look.

On a grand scale

When choosing shoes with wide feet, give up bulky decorative elements, a bulky platform and high thin heels. The shoes themselves do not have to be narrow; models with a rounded toe are ideal for you.

Choose shoes with moderate heels and medium heels. The best option is a stable 5-7 cm heel, which will be comfortable, but will give your look a special grace and charm.

Massive

Rough and brutal shoes with massive tractor soles are one of the main trends of this season. "Tractor Fever" literally captured fashionistas all over the world. These shoes are very comfortable and durable. Even those girls who have not worn high heels before will be able to wear them.

Particularly popular are closed models of shoes that can be worn almost until the onset of frost. Of course, this is more of an exaggeration, but thanks to the very thick sole, your feet do not touch the asphalt at all, making the feet feel dry, warm and comfortable.

Materials (edit)

Lacquer

Lacquer shoes with thick heels are in fashion today. The secret of their popularity is simple - they attract attention thanks to their glossy shine. At the same time, a stable heel, unlike a stiletto heel, does not allow them to acquire a defiant sexual overtones. We can safely say that such shoes will easily fit into any everyday look.

Suede

Suede shoes look very impressive and noble. The only drawback of these shoes is that they require careful maintenance. Suede shoes are only suitable for everyday wear if you have a spare pair of shoes to wear in rainy weather.

Leather

Genuine leather shoes are the most versatile. They look presentable and stylish. The foot in such shoes does not sweat and does not have an unpleasant smell, which cannot be said about shoes made of cheap artificial materials. These are the perfect shoes for every day, which are not afraid of moisture, look strict and laconic.

Fashion trends 2019

This season, many designers have presented chic shoes with thick heels and a massive platform. These shoes will especially appeal to girls who do not like a thin stiletto heel.

The advantages of such shoes are obvious, especially this trend will be appreciated by urban fashionistas who are used to leading a dynamic lifestyle. This heel is very comfortable, regardless of its height. At the same time, a thick heel looks no less sexy than a stiletto heel.

Unusual, original models of shoes, sometimes even "freak" ones, are in fashion. Designers advise to pay attention to the shape of the shoes, and it doesn't matter what color they are.

Shoes with an abundance of straps, fancy laces and fasteners look especially fashionable. On a graceful female leg, they look both bold and feminine.

We should also highlight shoes with imitation of reptile skin. The snake print is especially popular, which adorns not only the tops of the shoes, but also the massive heel.

The extravagant girl will surely love the unusual sculpted heel. Futuristic shapes are all the rage today, so don't miss out on the opportunity to stand out in these shoes at a bohemian party.

For the day, choose shoes made from incredibly trendy velvet. This luxurious material can be used to decorate not only the tops of shoes, but also the heels. Loafers with low heels are especially popular, which are suitable even for everyday wear.

What to wear with?

Chunky heels go with a variety of styles, but are not completely versatile. Let's take a look at the most interesting combinations.

With denim clothes

When we talk about denim clothing, the first thing that comes to mind is jeans. But chunky heels also look great with denim shorts, skirts, overalls, and sundresses.

If you nevertheless decide to give preference to jeans, choose an interesting model. It can be not only skinny skinny or ripped boyfriends, but also classic models, or flared jeans in the style of the 70s. They will look especially good with shoes with massive wooden soles.

Chunky shoes with a short denim skirt or sundress will look great. Inspiration can be found in fashionable looks from the 90s, adapting them for today.

With a dress

Shoes with thick, stable heels look great with a casual dress of almost any cut. They will complement the look in casual style, boho, gurley. You can also wear laconic shoes to work, combined with a sheath dress. Throw in a jacket or stylish sleeveless blazer on top.