Dan J Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 Every Thursday morning, I sit down with several ladies, including my spouce, at our local coffee shop, and a wide assortment of topics come up. This morning, a question was raised that, quite frankly, I was surprised that no definitive answer was reached, so I thought I'd bring it to the forum. The answer to this should be obvious, but apparently, it isn't: Where do you measure the heel height on a high-heel shoe or boot? I had always thought the measurement was taken on the back of the shoe, and several women agreed. However, some believe that the measurement is taken on the forward end which, on a sloped heel, would be slightly less. It's a silly question, I know, but I had several women removing their shoes and intently studying their heels this morning, during coffee. I thoroughly enjoyed it. (I was wearing flats, so I couldn't participate.) Responses are most welcome. I promised I would have a "definitive" answer by next Thursday morning. Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 Lucky man, my schoolmates don't wear heels! The heel height, has you wrote, is measured on the back of the shoe. But imho the measure taken from the forward end of the heel would be more "realistic", just see these. Can you see the real me, preacher? Can you see the real me, doctor? Can you see the real me, mother? Can you see the real me? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raymond.nl Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 The heel height, has you wrote, is measured on the back of the shoe. [...] In my opinion the raise (how much taller you get by wearing these heels) is a better measure. But as long as everybody else keeps measuring at the back of the shoe, it's probably best to stick to that convention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnieheel Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 There is a thread or post about this somewhere and I believe Dr.Shoe even say's "the back". real men wear heels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yozz Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 Yes, and also the remark was made that with a wedge heel there is no front of the heel. Raise your voice. Put on some heels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roniheels Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 It's from the back. Take a pair of high heels that you know what the height is advertised and measure from the back. See if it doesn't jive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan J Posted April 18, 2008 Author Share Posted April 18, 2008 It's from the back. Take a pair of high heels that you know what the height is advertised and measure from the back. See if it doesn't jive. Thanks, Guys, for the comments. And Ron, I agree and will check. It was certainly a lot of fun this morning at coffee, watching the women removing their shoes and scrutinizing their heels. At one point, they were lining up the shoes to compare heights. Can a man ask for more? And Marcus, you're right, I am fortunate. I'll have to come up with something else for next Thursday. Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnieheel Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 Thanks, Guys, for the comments. And Ron, I agree and will check. It was certainly a lot of fun this morning at coffee, watching the women removing their shoes and scrutinizing their heels. At one point, they were lining up the shoes to compare heights. Can a man ask for more? And Marcus, you're right, I am fortunate. I'll have to come up with something else for next Thursday. Dan Be sure and wear your heels to compare with there's. real men wear heels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roniheels Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 Be sure and wear your heels to compare with there's. Dan J... If you do that, let us know their reactions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flavio Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 Yes, and also the remark was made that with a wedge heel there is no front of the heel. Actually this is great! I can buy a pair of wedges and say that they have no heels! Flavio - Brazilian heel lover, now in France. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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