HHfanatic Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 Found this on Wikipedia. High-heeled footwear (often abbreviated as high heels) is footwear which raise the heel of the wearer's foot significantly higher than the toes. When both the heel and the toes are raised equal amounts, as in a platform shoe, it is not considered to be a "high-heel". High heels tend to give the illusion of longer and more slender legs. High-heels come in a wide variety of styles, and the heels are found in many different shapes, including stiletto, pump, block, tapered, blade, and wedge. According to high fashion shoe websites like Jimmy Choo and Gucci, a "low heel" is considered less than 6 centimeters (2.5 inches), while 6 centimeters to 8.5 centimeters (3.5 inches) heels are considered "mid heels," and anything over 8.5 centimeters is considered a "high heel"[citation needed]. So anything above 8,5 cm will do...:-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyFeat Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 I have been posting shoes on eBay over the past several days (see the link in the Heels For Sale section) and have noticed that eBay defines heel heghts this way: Flat: 0" to 1/2" Low: 3/4" to 1 1/2" Medium: 1 3/4" to 2 3/4" High: 3" and up I don't know how the cam up with this, but it suprises me to a degree. Though I wold agree that over 3 inches might be conidered high, it is difficult to find shoes with a much smaller heel. Some loafers )either for men o women) come with a 1 3/4" heel for example, which would make them "Medium" by eBay standards. Style is built from the ground up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t-strap lover Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 I would think 3" and up, but I'll wear any heel height as long as I like the shoe. t-straps are my favorite style. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tex Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 I would consider 3 inches and up as high heels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highestheels Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 I agree but when does it move into extreme high heels? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HHfanatic Posted July 31, 2008 Author Share Posted July 31, 2008 Personally I dont think so much about the heel hight, I more think about the foot angle. So in a size us5, I think 3" is consider as high heel but not in size us10. 5" is extreme high in size us5, but only high in size us10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highestheels Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 Yes I agree and most manufacturers I have send take this into account and try to get the same angle for all sizes. i.e. a style would be a 4.5 inch in a UK 3 whereas the same style in a UK 9 would be a 5.75 inch heel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vector Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 I have been posting shoes on eBay over the past several days (see the link in the Heels For Sale section) and have noticed that eBay defines heel heghts this way: Flat: 0" to 1/2" Low: 3/4" to 1 1/2" Medium: 1 3/4" to 2 3/4" High: 3" and up I don't know how the cam up with this, but it suprises me to a degree. Though I wold agree that over 3 inches might be conidered high, it is difficult to find shoes with a much smaller heel. Some loafers )either for men o women) come with a 1 3/4" heel for example, which would make them "Medium" by eBay standards. I'd be willing to bet that's because it's the number one reason why women get rid of shoes they bought- the heel is too high for them to wear comfortably. They fall in love with a style and convince themselves that they'll be able to wear a shoe. One wearing takes care of that, and it ends up on Ebay for our benefit!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HHfanatic Posted August 1, 2008 Author Share Posted August 1, 2008 It might be an idèa for the shoe manufactures to give the foot angle instead of the heel hight... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thighboots2 Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 I believe, and Dr Shoe will correct me if I am wrong, that the nominal heel height for a given model will be taken from the average size EU39, so the height reduces if the shoe is smaller and increases if the shoe is larger, but the angle is the same. Simon. Are you confusing me with someone who gives a damn? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heelma Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 I would generally agree with the statement that 3+ inches are considered "high". I personally don't feel a difference in walking with mens' shoes vs. 2" heels. However, what about some platform wedges that have a 2" platform and a 4" heel? With those, it feels like walking in mens' shoes ... until a crack in the pavement reminds you of them, while you struggle not to fall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stilettoscot Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 3+" is generally accepted as "high". But, I would say anything highers than 5" should be labelled "ultra high" as so very few women can actually walk in them. Walking in ultra-highs because it's exciting...and it is!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawn HH Posted August 3, 2008 Share Posted August 3, 2008 In my opinion and for the size I wear, 3" and up is a high heel. Cheers--- Dawn HH High Heeled Boots Forever! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vector Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 It might be an idèa for the shoe manufactures to give the foot angle instead of the heel hight... Well, not in the US. Many citizens have problems with basic math, much less geometry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CassieJ Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 For me 3" and up although I like them 4" and up. 2-3" is medium heel and 2" and lower is a low heel. Flats have no heel at all. Cassie - http://www.fetishforhighheels.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnieheel Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 At least 3" and up. Problem solved. real men wear heels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedesigner Posted August 23, 2008 Share Posted August 23, 2008 based on ebay, thats right... personally, i'd say 4" as thats the regular height or proportion, but whatever, keep 'em high... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HHfanatic Posted August 23, 2008 Author Share Posted August 23, 2008 The boots on my avatar has 4" inch heels. In my point of view they dont look high. They dont really feel high either... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puffer Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 Well, not in the US. Many citizens have problems with basic math, much less geometry. And basic English, too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roniheels Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 I concur with the consensus that 3" or higher constitutes a "high heel." But my preference has always been 4" or hgiher. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strip Poker 388 Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 3 1/2 and below I dont consider a heel, 4 1/2 is min,I perfer 5 to 5 1/4 to be consider a "High Heel".and her being able to walk in when going out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
secondtake20 Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 3 inch and up with 5 1/2 inch and up being extreme. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hhboots Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 Quite a few sites do arbitrarily use the 3" mark as their guage for what is a high heel. That is generally what the average woman would probably agree with and anything much beyond 4" would be most people's upper limit. We are of course pretty unique here such that 3" is not a high heel for a good number of people here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwhite44 Posted October 8, 2008 Share Posted October 8, 2008 Looking at websites such as Bakers Shoes, or Victoria Secrets, they have so many shoes with 4" or higher heels, that I think they could afford to have a separate category for them. I'm not sure anyone (woman or man) that would associate a 4 1/2" heel shoe to be similar to a 3" heel shoe. I guess web sites don't want to have a lot of different search criteria. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyFeat Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 Though I have already posted and still stand by my original post, recently I have noticed that anything under four inches I consider moderate, low or even under the radar. A 3 inch heel just isn't that high to me at the moment... Style is built from the ground up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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