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The world is full of all kinds of pumps!
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Stiletto heels, French heels, chunky heels, kitten heels…………
How many types are there? What's the difference?
I have summarized all the questions about such heels.
Not only can you choose the heel that suits your TPO and yourself, but you may also be able to talk about the differences between heels.
What is the origin of heel shoes in the first place?
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The history of footwear is very old, and as much history as civilization has developed has been told.
When it comes to "heeled shoes", the earliest recorded shoes are probably worn by Greek courtesans in the 400s BC.
It may come as a surprise to you, but the purpose of wearing heels back then was not much different from today: to look taller and slimmer.
Considering the road conditions at that time, it's obvious that they weren't meant for walking, but it's interesting that shoes 2,500 years ago were worn for almost the same purpose as today.
From that time on, the tall and slender figure was cool and sexy for both men and women.
By the way, the heel shoes of this time will disappear from history for the next 1000 years.
It is an interesting story that something that once disappeared from history reappears, but it is the famous "Louis XIV" who sublimated high heels as fashion 1000 years later.
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Shortly before Louis XIV made high heels fashionable, heels reappeared in history, but this time for a completely different purpose.
It's a shocking story, but in the 1600s Paris, France, the concept of hygiene was very low, and filth was scattered all over the city.
Because walking was so dirty, high heels were developed in order to keep the hem of clothes from getting dirty and to avoid stepping on them as much as possible.
What a dirty story...
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Louis XIV, who sublimated high heels into fashion after this indescribable re-appearance.
When she wore high heels, she was addicted to the beauty of how her back muscles stretched and her leg muscles tightened up, and she had men and women wear them and held balls.
Although it will appear later, a genre called "Louis Heel" was born as a remnant of this time.
I'm surprised that men were wearing them at the time, but it's great that they've returned to the fashion genre from "avoiding filth".
After that, from around the Napoleonic Wars, men began to wear practical boot-type shoes that could go to war, and high heels developed to the present day as women's.
type of heel
Various types of high heels are born as they develop as a fashion item.
Among them, there are things whose definitions have become ambiguous and new genres that are constantly emerging, so there are some parts that cannot be clearly divided, but I will introduce mainly the types that are often encountered in Japan in recent years.
[High heels <High heels>]
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As the name suggests, it is a shoe with a high heel.
But, specifically, how many cm do high heels start? Many people think that...
Actually, it's not strictly defined, but generally speaking, shoes with heels of 7 cm or more can be called high heels.
However, it is not possible to generalize because the standards differ depending on the manufacturer and brand.
For this reason, MAMIAN also divides heels of about 5 to 8 cm into middle heels and high heels of 9 cm or more.
[Stiletto heel]
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Stiletto heels are easily confused with high heels.
Stiletto heels basically refer to something similar to high heels, but among them, it is the name of the thin heel.
Needle-thin heels create a feminine and delicate foot, and are said to be the best heels to make your legs look beautiful.
By the way, if you step on it with a stiletto, you will get injured normally. Please be careful...
[Chunky Heel <Chunky Heel>]
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In recent years, it has become more common to be called by this name, so it is probably more well-known.
“Chunky” means “stumpy” and is a general term for thick heels. Stilettos are the exact opposite.
Regardless of the heel height, many of the thick heels are called chunky heels.
The thick heel provides a solid sense of stability, making it easy to walk even for those who are not used to wearing heels.
It has a casual image, so I think many people use it daily.
[Cone heel <Cone heel>]
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It is similar to a chunky heel, but the shape of the cone heel is conical.
It is shaped like an ice cream cone and tapers to the ground.
It's not as good as a chunky heel, but it also has a solid sense of stability.
I'm not good at heels, but I'm also active in formal situations where heels are required.
[Louis heel]
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Louis heels were established as a remnant of Louis XIV, who appeared earlier, and made high heels popular.
It refers to a curved heel shape that is thick at the base of the heel, narrow in the middle, and thickens toward the ground.
After Louis XIV, it is also called "Louis Fifteen Heel" because it was popular in the era of Louis XV. It's long...
[French heel <French heel>]
French heels and Louis heels are almost synonymous.
French heels are a kind of Louis heels, and they sometimes refer to heels that are not so high, but I think there is almost no difference in modern times.
In modern Japan, French heels are more widely recognized than Louis heels.
[Flare heel <Flare heel>]
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If you just look at the name, it looks like a friend of French heels and Louis heels, but flare heels are likely to be confused with chunky heels.
The basic is a trapezoidal heel with a thick heel that tapers straight toward the ground.
In fact, it is a heel with a mysterious position that has survived without being a hit even though it appeared in the 1940s.
However, in recent years, as young people are moving away from heels, it seems that chunky heels and low heels that are easy to walk in are gaining attention.
[Wedge heel (Wedge sole)]
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Wedge heels, as the name suggests, are wedge-shaped heels.
The heel part is high and the toe side is low, so when viewed from the front, it looks like a normal heel, but when viewed from the side, the sole is shaped like a right triangle.
The part that touches the ground is flat and the bottom of the arch has no depression.
Also called wedge sole.
[Set back heel <Set back heel>]
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Among the high heels, the setback heel is for advanced users.
It is a design that is mainly seen in high brand shoes, but it is characterized by the heel extending vertically from the back of the heel toward the ground.
[Stacked heel <Stacked heel>]
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Stacked heels are a representative of misunderstood heels.
Stacked heels tend to be made of wood because they have a grain-like pattern, but stacked heels are made by stacking leather.
It is a manufacturing method that is also used for high-end men's shoes, but it is characterized by a classic atmosphere and a sense of luxury due to the traditional way of making heels.
The stack is made entirely of genuine leather, so it weighs a bit, but is extremely durable.
However, in recent years, there is also a "print stack" that is made by slicing thinly stacked leather and wrapping it around a plastic heel, or printing a striped pattern directly on the plastic heel. It may not be easy to meet a stack.
[Kitten heel <Kitten heel>]
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Kitten Heel is a compound word of Kitten and Heel.
It refers to small and cute heels. In general, it often refers to a low heel of about 3 to 5 cm.
Even people who usually wear sneakers or flat shoes can easily try it, and the slightly attached heel is very cute in appearance, so it has been attracting attention in recent years.
Even with the same kitten heel, the impression changes considerably depending on the thickness of the heel, so even girls who are not good at heels can enjoy various types.
How was it?
There are various types even if you say "heel" in a bite.
The heel you should choose will change depending on the image and the occasion you use it.
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I want to be able to understand the difference well and choose the perfect heel for TPO.
