The world's highest heel. The highest heels. Types of stiletto pumps

Thanks to such an element of the shoe as a heel, the heel rises higher than the toe. He makes every woman slimmer and taller than those who wear shoes without heels. Wondering which heels are the highest in the world?

The most fashionable heels

Of the many options for heels, some quickly go out of fashion, but there are those that, despite time, continue to remain fashionable. This applies to wedges and platforms. Platform shoes are predicted to be around for years to come. The elegant look is combined with ease of wear when the platform is combined with a stiletto heel or square heel.

Classic style shoes, namely pumps combined with heels, remain very popular. Having come into fashion more than a hundred years ago, such shoes do not give up their leadership positions. Some couturiers offer shoes with heels made of beads. Such stylish heels are a little shocking, but they are confidently becoming fashionable.

The undoubted trend is transparent heels. This innovation from fashion designers looks great. Square, stable heels from the fashion of the seventies do not lose their position.

The thinnest heel

Thin heels come into fashion from time to time. The thinnest heel is a stiletto heel, about twelve centimeters or more in height. It is based on a metal rod. Sometimes this rod is not covered with anything, in which case the heel is called a stiletto.

The stiletto heel is considered the sexiest heel. For fashion connoisseurs, it refers to high style, so stiletto heels are best worn with the most fashionable clothes. In 1994, Naomi Campbell walked down the catwalk in twenty-three centimeter heels. That time, unfortunately, she could not stand on them and fell.

Lady Gaga's highest heels

The well-known Lady Gaga can be called the queen of outrageousness. She likes to shock the public by appearing in shoes with incredibly high heels and platforms that more closely resemble small stilts or pointe shoes.

Ankle boots from designer Alexander McQueen, made of python skin, thirty centimeters high, can be considered a work of art. Lady Gaga appeared in them in memory of the deceased designer. The girl did not dare to move on “stilts” on her own, so she resorted to the help of her faithful assistants.

It is known that not only Lady Gaga is a fan of extremely high heels; Beyoncé and Victoria Beckham can often be seen wearing very high heels.

The funniest heels

Today, to attract attention to the heel, it is not enough to decorate it with beads, spikes or mirror fragments. You can see heels in the shape of Easter bunnies, lips or dinosaurs. Fashionistas are literally chasing such shoes, focusing on Katy Perry, who has shoes with heels in the shape of lipstick.

Unted Nude has created shoes with heels in the shape of an office chair. Putting on such shoes, the girl seems to be floating in the air. Shoes with pistol heels are extremely popular. Those who prefer African motifs in their clothes will not be able to pass by shoes with heels with African figurines. Dior designers decided to develop this trend; the heels look like a figurine of an African goddess.

YSL has released shoes with heels that look similar to metal carcass house under construction. Alexander McQueen came up with a shoe model whose heel resembles a hurricane. Shoes from John Galliano are very popular. They are created from streamlined metal parts and they don’t look particularly aesthetically pleasing.

Largest platform shoes

No fashion-conscious girl can do without platform shoes. This is an alternative to elegant stilettos and comfortable ballet flats. The optimal height of the platform is eight centimeters, but more often women strive to rise to a greater height.

Shoes on the highest platform were invented and created by one of the most famous designers - Mihai Albu. Despite the fact that in these shoes the girl immediately becomes thirty centimeters taller, her leg does not bend, but lies quite comfortably in such high shoes. This is possible thanks to the very large platform.

Girls are partial to high heels. Despite the fact that walking on them is inconvenient and dangerous, this does not stop many. Romanian designer Mihai Albu, who is also called the “architect of shoes,” created shoes with a heel height of thirty centimeters. The model was made by hand, so the price of the shoes is quite high, reaching two thousand dollars.

According to the designer, even such a fashionista as Victoria Beckham would most likely not dare to wear these shoes, since the heel is extremely high. Albu believes that his model is perfect for short girls and will help them grow thirty centimeters. Of course, not every woman can wear these shoes, since, firstly, not everyone will be able to walk on them, and secondly, they are absolutely contraindicated for those who suffer from osteoporosis.

Shoes with heels, the height of which is as much as twenty-three centimeters, were released in the UK. These are Parmars brand shoes. Its name is Sky Heel, the price is around one hundred dollars.

The Guinness Book of Records has recorded a record - the highest heels in the world are forty-three centimeters. Most likely, no one will dare to wear shoes with such heels. They deserve the title of the most shocking.

But high heels are not always a sign of expensive shoes. According to the site, there are sneakers with diamonds that cost $50,000. Find out everything about the most expensive shoes in the world.
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October 24, 2013

How to emphasize your femininity?

High heels visually lengthen the legs, make the figure slimmer and the posture more majestic, so it is not surprising that the popularity of heels has not faded for many years.

IN modern world fashion high heels emphasize femininity and sexuality, but not everyone knows that they were originally intended for men. Europe in the Middle Ages was buried in mud; it was impossible to move along the streets without wearing wooden shoes with thick soles. These shoes were invented just for practical application, so she had neither beauty nor attractiveness. The cost of such shoes was high, so only noble men could afford to wear these shoes.

The first woman in heels

The first woman to use heels in her shoes was Catherine de Medici. She was not naturally tall, so she did not look harmonious against the background of her husband. The way out of this situation was high-heeled shoes, which slightly equalized the difference in height between the spouses. But this innovation did not gain popularity at court, and only by the seventeenth century did women at court appreciate the beauty of these shoes. When shorter versions of dresses came into fashion at court, legs became more open to men's eyes, heels gained stunning popularity and became firmly established in every woman's wardrobe.

Over time, they came up with different shapes for the heel, making it higher and lower, but no one can completely give up heels modern man. The stiletto heel was invented in France and became a classic in the modeling business as the most popular heel shape.

The fashion for high heels sometimes reaches complete absurdity. Modern designers, in pursuit of extraordinary solutions, completely forget about the practical side of the issue. In 2010, Romanian designer Mihai Albu created the largest heels for one of the shoe models from his own collection. Heel height is 30cm. The shoes are created entirely by hand, decorated with semi-precious stones and have a simply dazzling and glamorous look. While no buyer has been found for this pair of shoes, they decorate the window of a fashion house.

Higher heels!

In Britain, shoes with a slightly smaller heel, 23 cm high, were released. The Sky Heel company offers customers this model in two sizes. fashionable colors this season, red and gold. But, despite the inexpensive cost (only $100), this model is not very popular among ordinary buyers.

If we consider shoes without wedges, then the leader among the designers who created the largest heels was Christian Louboutin. The basis for this shoe model was taken from ballet pointe shoes and placed on a 20 cm high heel.

The Guinness Book of Records includes shoes that hardly anyone would dare to wear in Everyday life. This is a breathtakingly high wedge heel and the same unrealistically high heel, which will raise its owner above the ground by as much as 43 cm.

The line between beauty and absurdity

For all female representatives who want to give their image the most feminine and sexy look, it is important to remember that the line between beauty and absurdity is very thin and everything is good in moderation. Wearing heels in everyday life is not always comfortable and safe. A very high heel exposes its owner to the risk of falling and seriously injuring the leg; moreover, orthopedists do not recommend constantly wearing high-heeled shoes, as this negatively affects a woman’s health. The most optimal heel height is 2–3 cm; if the heel is higher, then it is recommended to wear it no more than three hours a day. Every extra centimeter of heel puts a load on the spine, which can be equated to 10 kg. In addition, when wearing heels, the natural function of the foot is disrupted, the muscles and tendons stop working properly, creating extra stress on the knees and the circulatory system of the legs, which in turn leads to varicose veins. Frequently wearing high heels changes the angle of the bones and pelvis, which can provoke a number of female diseases.

What about health?

When choosing shoes for frequent use, it is best to follow the recommendations of experts, who advise choosing shoes that do not have a hard sole, have a stable heel, and must have an instep support. Shoes should not be narrow; during the first fitting, you should try to stand on your toes in the chosen shoes; if you cannot lift the heel off the floor, then you should choose shoes with a lower heel; this option will not be suitable for the person. It is also important to take into account the time of year; for the autumn-winter period it is best to choose shoes with lower and thicker heels, but on warm days you can afford to go out in stiletto heels.

To shine at parties, having glamorous high-heeled shoes is a must, but in everyday life such shoes may not be appropriate, so it is best to divide the function of shoes into evening and casual ones.

Both men and women cannot remain indifferent when it comes to high heels. To men, women look sexier and more attractive. Women love them because they increase their height, make their silhouette slimmer and add confidence in their own irresistibility. However, even everyone’s favorite heels can turn into a real instrument of torture. Living in a world ruled by fashion, every person wants to correspond to it, but sometimes it just gets to the point of absurdity!

Designers all over the world have become addicted to the eroticism of high heels. Some of them create original shoes for catwalk shows, some more for exhibitions, because it is not always possible to put on such shoes. The choice of heel height is individual. For some, a heel 10 centimeters high will be high, while for others, anything lower than 15 centimeters is not considered a heel. Here's a look at shoes that prove there's no limit to heel height.

10. Kronier Creations, platform boots, price unknown

The super-high platform boots are from Berlin-based shoe company Kronier Creations, which customizes its customers' orders. Therefore, it is simply impossible to find two identical pairs of shoes. The boots were created specifically for the famous German fetish model Sinteque Berlin. The height of the platform is 30 centimeters. It’s unlikely that you’ll be able to walk on it every day, but for photography it’s just what you need!

9. Alexander McQueen, platform boots, price unknown

Alexander McQueen's shoes are distinguished by their unusual, original and bright design. Boots with a platform height of 30 centimeters appeared for the first time at the autumn fashion show in 2009. The models deftly managed to walk down the catwalk. This model was also featured in the German edition of Vogue magazine on model Heidi Klum. However, due to its high platform, the boots never made it into mass production. Only a few women in the world can boast of such exclusive shoes, made exclusively to their order.

8. James Syiemiong, platform boots, price unknown

Indian designer James Syiemiong received the title of "highest heel shoe manufacturer" from LadyBWear Limited in 2004. His models became recognizable thanks to their 50-centimeter-high platform. The boots are available in three options: denim, black and red leather. The color scheme and material from which the shoes are made are specially chosen so that they can easily be matched with most outfits. The shoes are designed for ordinary women who could wear them daily. But they have a very important sign on them that says “the shoe manufacturer does not accept any responsibility for any injuries to customers.”

7. Christian Louboutin, ballet flats, price unknown

As you know, shoes are not always created for comfort... even everyone’s favorite and most comfortable ballet flats can bring terrible discomfort if you add a high heel to them! Shoes from the famous designer Christian Louboutin are ballet shoes with a twist! Made specifically for the Shoes For Show in Javari, the shoes impress more with their beauty than with their comfort and practicality. The heels are decorated with thousands of Swarovski crystals.

6. United Nude, Biopiracy Boot, price unknown

The shoe collection, called Biopiracy, is the ninth collaboration between United Nude and Iris Van Herpen. The original boots were created specifically for fashion shows. The height of the platform is 18 centimeters. Futuristic design, unusual shape, perfectly emphasizing the foot - such shoes will definitely not go unnoticed.

5. Jeffrey Campbell, Moonwalk, $200

Jeffrey Campbell is known as a high platform shoe designer who draws inspiration from space themes. The futuristic look of the models and the 15-centimeter-high platform will create a feeling of weightlessness and the ability to reach the moon. The shoes are decorated with bright, metallic and wooden elements. You just have to be careful with it and not wear it too often.

4. Giuseppe Zanotti, Suede T Bar Wedge: $595

Giuseppe Zanotti's hot pink suede pumps are a striking and original wardrobe staple and eclectic enough to be used as a sculpture in a museum! The upper of the shoe is made of suede, and the heel is made of contrasting original material. The shoe is secured to the ankle using a clasp. The heel edge has a sculpted design but is balanced with the forefoot so the shoe is comfortable to wear. Truly a fashionable work of art!

3. LadyBWear Limited, Lace-Up Platform Shoes, $1,167

The shoes are listed in the Guinness Book of Records as the shoes with the highest heels the world has ever seen. The designer of the unique shoes is LadyBWear Limited (Cheadle, Cheshire England). When the shoes were in production, they could be ordered for $1,167! Now mass production of the model has been stopped.

2. Mihai Albu, Triple Stacked Wedges, $1,525

The original shoes were created by Romanian designer Mihai Albu. Avant-garde style, multi-layered fancy platform, 30cm heel height - the shoes look like a rare museum exhibit. The designer is known for shoes with two-layer or even three-layer platforms with a cascading effect. You simply can't help but notice them!

1. Alexander McQueen, Armadillo Heels, $3,900-$10,000 per pair

The shoes have become a true style icon for several reasons. Firstly, their designer is the unrivaled Alexander McQueen. Secondly, they became a real hit of the Spring-Summer 2010 collection as soon as they appeared on the catwalk. Thirdly, they really look like armadillos, and in the end, because Lady Gaga starred in similar shoes in the video for the song “Bad Romance”. The shoes gained popularity due to their unusual shape and a 25 cm heel. They are made from different materials and decorations. Their price depends on this.
However, designers' love for heels extends not only to shoes,

Are you ready to see if you can buy them and actually wear them? So, hold your breath!

Be careful not to trip, because these heels, which can easily break your legs, reach from 20 to 30 centimeters, and no lower! Take a look:

5. Platform boots from Kronier Creations – 30 cm.

Ranked in the top 5 tallest shoes, these platform boots were created by Kronier Creations. Their height actually varies depending on the wishes of the buyer, and some can be higher than 30 cm.

These unusual boots will shock everyone famous model Sintek

Kronier Creations – boots specially created for Sintek from Berlin in 2008

This is what the beautiful Sintek looks like in her unusual boots

The model loves to attract attention and has learned to gracefully maneuver in such unusual shoes

Otherworldly platform boots from Kronier Creations

Blue boots look especially stylish and shocking; they are perfect for a photo session

4. Platform boots from the fall 2009 collection of Alexander McQueen - 30 cm.

At number 4 we have Alexander McQueen with his high platform boots from the fall 2009 collection. Heidi Klum wore these boots during a photo shoot for the German version of Vogue magazine. Hmm, what's wrong with high heels in Germany?

It was in these boots that Heidi Klum posed for the German version of Vogue magazine

Alexander McQueen Fall 2009 Collection

The boots amaze the imagination with their sophistication of shape and, of course, height

3. Triple platform shoes from Mihai Abu – 31 cm

Strange Heels “Top 10” (video):

Romanian shoe manufacturer Mihai Abu takes 3rd place in our ranking. He entered this list with these very interesting and very high shoes on a triple wedge platform. Now you can appreciate the height of these shoes, but if you look at the green and gold shoes pictured below, you will notice that they are actually even taller. Most likely, their price is higher precisely because of the staggeringly high platform - 1,200 euros ($1,525).

Mihai Abu created something incredible - boots with a triple wedge platform

Mihai Abu 31cm Triple Wedge Platform Shoes

31 cm shoes from Mihai Abu

Double shoes from Mihai Abu

Double golden shoes from Mihai Abu took a worthy 3rd place in our rating

Double platform shoes instantly found their connoisseurs among famous personalities

2. Lace-up platform shoes from LadyBWear – 40 cm

Coming in second on our list are these head-turning platform heels from LadyBWear from Cheadle, Cheshire, England. The purpose of their creation was to maintain the status of the world's highest heeled shoes (Guinness Book of Records certificate below). When LadyBWear was still producing these shoes, they could be purchased for 725 euros, or about $1,167.

LadyBWear made a huge contribution to the creation of the world's tallest shoes, and released 40 cm shoes for sale

Platform shoes from LadyBWear

1. Platform boots from James Siemyong - 50 cm

Indian designer James Siemiong is the same man who reclaimed LadyBWear's status with these incredibly high platform boots he created in 2004. Not only did he make them so tall, but he also used black and red leather and denim as the material.

He managed to find three models to show off the shoes to prove that they could actually be worn. However, these boots come with a warning that states that “the shoe manufacturer accepts no responsibility for injuries sustained by customers while using the boots.” Creepy.

Platform boots by James Siemyong

James Siemiong and his 50cm record-breaking boots

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The right shoes can transform your look and figure, highlight your wardrobe, making it more expressive. A slender, fit silhouette, a seductive gait, a proud posture, an elegantly defined line of legs - all this has a flawless effect on men. And the highest heels, which are designed to visually increase height and make a woman more impressive and graceful, help to achieve a similar effect. This element allows designers to create more and more shocking and luxurious models every year. There are a lot of high-heeled shoes for everyday wear - it is only important to skillfully select products according to your figure and organically combine them with the rest of the details of the image.

What heel is considered high

High shoes add charm and attractiveness to a woman; with them, the gait is leveled and the height increases. The minimum height for such models is 8-9 cm, upper limit not limited (it can reach 30 cm and above). Orthopedists consider heels up to 4 cm to be safe, so you should wear products exceeding this norm infrequently, trying to alternate with regular shoes. High heels

often cause discomfort, even severe pain. The reason for this is a shift in the center of gravity, poor circulation in the feet and calves. If you cannot do without high heels in everyday life, it is better to choose shoe models with a rise of up to 9 cm. Every year, fashion priorities are increasingly shifting from visual appeal to comfort, and this trend has also affected shoes. Platform shoes - stylish and practical solution

, which allows short women to look taller without heels. Just a few centimeters per platform - and the overall height of a fashionable pair can be significantly increased. Sometimes such a sole can reach 10 cm or more. The disadvantage of this style is less sophistication, in addition, it is not always suitable for those with full calves.

The best option would be to alternate high heels and platform shoes so that the foot does not get used to only one position. Also, shoes should be comfortable and not cause pain when walking.

Popular ultra-high heel shoes

1. Shoes of breathtaking height are not only for formal occasions; there are models for dancing. One of these are strips, they are worn by pole-dance dancers and strip-plastics. The products firmly fix the foot, but the heel is so large that the shoes cannot be used for other types of dances. At the same time, the products are excellent for their purpose: they visually lengthen the leg, reduce the risk of injury and simplify complex movements. All this is thanks to the correct shift of the center of gravity.
2. Stiletto heels never go out of style; they look impressive and are available in a variety of colors and materials. For office style, they prefer models pastel shades made of leather, suitable for parties bright colors and shiny textures.
3. IN Lately Platform heels, which combine a platform and a heel, are gaining popularity. Moreover, the latter can be wide or stiletto, the material of manufacture is also varied. The products are undoubtedly easier to wear, and due to the platform, their total height can reach 20 cm.
4. Hollywood divas give preference classic style. The favorite shoes of ladies on the red carpet are high-heeled pumps. An acceptable replacement is sandals, which are especially loved by slender and young beauties. Hollywood shoes from famous brands are usually made in a laconic design at a fairly high cost, and at the same time they look great on the foot. You can purchase a high-quality replica for everyday life.
5. Ankle Strap Heels are another red carpet regular, characterized by straps that wrap around the ankle. The model can also be combined with a platform or made in the form of sandals. The heel of such shoes is high - 10-15 cm. Sometimes a bow or ribbon is used instead of a strap, then the shoes are called Wrap.

Ankle Strap Heels
Platform heels
boats
Strips
Hairpin

Some designers in their collections focus on high heels, thereby introducing original twist. Christian Louboutin is famous for creating the already legendary model - Louboutins with red soles, which are in the wardrobe of almost every modern woman.

Mihai Albu loves to shock the fashion community by presenting extravagant products in his collections. One of his most famous ideas is multi-layered cascading platforms, the overall height of which is shocking. Alexander McQueen is an unsurpassed virtuoso in the field of fashion; his improvisations with excessively high heels gave the world exclusive models of original, incomparable designs.
Christian Louboutin
Mihai Albu

The tallest models in the world

On the catwalk, the models’ attire is the result of designers’ flights of fancy; sometimes it is impossible to wear it in real life. This also applies to shoes, which are sometimes created as one-off pieces for exhibitions and special fashion shows. The following are products that have incredibly high lift:

1. The world's highest heel was for some time 12 inches or 31 cm (this record was recently broken). Mihai Albu created unique shoes in 2010, thereby confirming his status as a shocking designer. He is also the creator of the most voluminous shoes - multi-layer shoes with a cascading effect. This avant-garde chic is kept in the museum as an exhibit.
2. LadyBWear Limited was able to overtake Albu's record; the heel of its creation is 40 cm. Of course, the main height is on the platform, the color of the shoes is bright red. It is noteworthy that the model was actively purchased for some time. Its cost was almost $1,200. The official name is Lace-Up Platform Shoes. The model is listed in the Guinness Book of Records.
3. Christian Louboutin has created the most unusual ballet shoes in the world, which no woman can wear. The point is their huge 30-centimeter heels, which are made with stiletto heels. The ballet flats are decorated with Swarovski crystals and were created specifically for the Shoes For Show.
4. In 2009, Alexander McQueen showed the fashion world a new miracle - boots with a 30 cm platform. The alien look of the shoes was appreciated. Some models were even able to gracefully walk down the catwalk in it.

The title of the highest heels goes to a model introduced in 2004 by Indian designer James Syiemiong. The height of the shoes was 50 cm, and they were designed for everyday wear. The safety of movement in boots was eloquently evidenced by the inscription - “the manufacturer does not bear any responsibility for possible injuries.”

Christian Louboutin
Mihai Albu, Triple Stacked Wedges
Alexander McQueen boots LadyBWear Limited

Stars in outrageous shoes

Some socialites also like to shock the public. The biggest heels are worn by Lady Gaga, who is only 150 cm tall. In her video for the song Bad Romance, she appeared in Alexander McQueen shoes, the height of which was 25 cm. Unusual design, colorful combination of materials and decorations made them popular for several years.

Victoria Beckham is known for her great sense of style, and high heels have always been her weakness. She wears them not only at official events, but even when shopping. However, she does not try to look extravagant, preferring Hollywood shoes. Beyoncé shocked audiences when she wore 12cm heels while pregnant. Her love of stilettos is widely known, and she adores open-toed sandals in bright colors.

Extremely high heels are a global trend that requires the sacrifice of health for the sake of beauty.

To summarize, it is worth noting that for each girl the question of the highest heel is individual - for some, 8 cm is enough, while others will not even look at a model lower than 15 cm. Meanwhile, experts say that wearing stiletto heels longer than 10 cm every day is unsafe, and for special occasions it is better to choose the most comfortable products.

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