Juliann Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 I am new here, but wearing heels off & on for 50 years. How do you measure the height. From the back down, or From the side at the middle of the heel. Thank You Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnieheel Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 Doc would know that answer but I always measure from the back down. I believe thats the true hight and the highest point of the foot when wearing them. Back of the heel. real men wear heels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmc Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 Generally the measurement is made along the back of the shoe because that is the easiest way to do it. It can be somewhat misleading, however, especially as the heels get higher. There are some suggestions that the measurement be made through the center of the heel but that gets a little bit tricky also. Have a happy time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tech Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 Isnt that why some stores measure the heel height up the inside of the heel instead of the back, which gives heel height to the point where the actual heel on your foot meets the arch? Heels for Men // Legwear Fashion // HHPlace Guidelines If something doesn't look right, please report the content ASAP! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Histiletto Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 As I understand high heel measuring, 1.) the most used way is as johnnieheel and jmc have offered - from the floor perpendicularly up to the highest point at the back of the heel piece. 2.) the next way is taken from the side of the heel, starting at the floor and then perpendicularly up through the center of the heel tip to the point where the heel meets the shoe. This height varies depending on the type and style of heel. 3.) from a point on the floor perpendicularly up to the part of the heel that ends under the arch of the sole, as Richie offered, has been used, but it is not a normal measurement, although it is probably the more accurate measurement for the rise of the ankle minus the height of platform used. Personally, once I have noticed a particular pair of pumps that intrigue me, I would rather know the slope of the shoe in my size. This info would tell me if I they would flatten out to much compromising the desired look or if I could even stand in them with out the need of assistance or serious practice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trolldeg Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 Isnt that why some stores measure the heel height up the inside of the heel instead of the back, which gives heel height to the point where the actual heel on your foot meets the arch? ..and how would one do that with a wedge? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
new_look Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 fool haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roniheels Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 I've always measured from the back of the top of heel on down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan J Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 I am new here, but wearing heels off & on for 50 years. How do you measure the height. From the back down, or From the side at the middle of the heel. Thank You Juliann: Welcome. I think we just went thru this (again) on the thread titled "Thursday Morning coffee" (back of heel). Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vector Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 I believe the generally accepted method is from the back of the heel. The problem is that the heel height changes with shoe size, and I think most heel heights are quoted on a size 7.5- 8 shoe (US womens). Which is the most common size. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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