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It is definitely an ongoing discussion as to the benefits and downfalls to wearing high heels but come on, with all the amazing styles and colors there is no ache that a little foot rub or soak can't solve. As a back up here are some reasons for wearing high-heels:
- they change the angle of the foot with respect to the lower leg, which accentuates the appearance of calves
- they change the wearer's posture, requiring a more upright carriage and altering the gait in what is considered a seductive fashion
- they make the wearer appear taller
- they make the legs appear longer
- they make the foot appear smaller
- they make the toes appear shorter
- they make the arches of the feet higher and better defined
- they make the lower leg muscles more defined
- they make the gluteus maximus more defined
- they may improve the tone of a woman's pelvic floor
What about this awesome shoe ride?
Do you think this ride comes in pairs?
Here are the different types of high heels:
Cone
A round heel which is broad where it meets the sole of the shoe and noticeably narrower at the point of contact with the ground.
Kitten
A short, slim heel with maximum height under 2 inches and diameter of no more than 0.4 inch at the point of contact with the ground.
Spool
Broad where it meets the sole and at the point of contact with the ground; noticeably narrower at the midpoint between the two.
Stiletto
A tall, slim heel with minimum height of 2 inches and diameter of no more than 0.4 inch at the point of contact with the ground
Wedge
Occupies the entire space under the arch and heel portions of the foot
