Why do shoes have heels?

Even many mens shoes have a small heel - is it purely for fashion or does it help posture or something as well?

Why do shoes have heels?
My guess? It was maybe to keep feet in stirrups, or to keep the shoe from wearing out. Most of your weight is on the heel, so additional layers of leather would help it wear longer.
Reply:It looks good on girls - standing on tip-toes in heels makes women's legs look longer, which is something that is attractive, and it makes them arch their back more, which is also a good thing.





I understand they're not that comfortable, but women have always suffered for their beauty! I think it's also a western thing, because in China, they used to (and still do in some places) bind women's feet so they were small, and danty, and they never wore heals, just flat ballerina-type shoes.





All in all, it's because it looks good. Flat feet give an impression of sloth, or lack of confidence. But a women wearing pointy shoes, standing tall on her toes gives an athletic, ready-for-action, graceful, and light quality. I think that's the idea.
Reply:Heels are there to cause even more discomfort for the wearer. Go BAREFOOT it is much better, much more comfortable, healthy and within the law.
Reply:It could be because the back of the shoe would wear out in days if were not for the reinforced bit (heel) on the back.
Reply:Its suppose to help posture
Reply:Originally when shoes were invented, by ancient cretan fishermen, they had eels, but over time they have changed to heels.
Reply:because when we walk, our body weight and force are exerted on the heel. To prevent wear from constant pressure and pain due to wear out of shoes (without heels) to the sole, shoess are implemented with heels.
Reply:It's supposed to spread the weight evenly over the foot because there is supposed to be more pressure at the bottom of our heel where the weight is concentrated. However I find ridiculous stiletto designs kill your feet no matter what you do...to be honest I either go barefoot %26lt;333 or wear my booots =D I even have a high heeled pair that are soooo comfy.
Reply:So you can go CLIP-CLOP!
Reply:Shoes are not designed to fit feet, but to encourage our evolution into flying creatures; see Shoe Event Horizion HHGTTG book 2, Restaurant at the end of the universe - douglas Adams
Reply:because short women want to look taller
Reply:dunno never wear them,i like my flatties i can walk quicker



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