The Ultimate Guide for Different Types of Heels

We women are selective when it comes to heels as they are an integral part of our fashion statement. Heels for women are the ultimate feminine footwear that showcases our style sensibilities and personality. If you like heels then this guide will make you love them. You will learn about different types of heels and how to rock them. You will get to know about all types of heel shapes, styles, lengths, and names, from sensible and stylish kitten heels to gorgeous stilettos. With the help of this guide, explore and evaluate what works best for you and be the center of attention where ever you go.

For ease of understanding, we have divided this guide into 2 parts. The first part deals with heel shapes and the second part is about heeled footwear styles. Without any further delay, let’s jump into the first part.

A. Different Types of Heels as Per Shapes

Before we start, here’s a bit of interesting trivia for you. Do you know that the global high heels market is expected to reach more than 42.7 billion US dollars by 2024? We knew that high heels were popular, but this just blows my mind! Now, let’s move on to the heel shapes.

1. Block Heels

Block heels also known as chunky heels are the first on our list. Block heels have a thick block shape hence the name. They have a large surface area that distributes the body weight on the feet evenly. This factor makes block heels one of the stylish and more comfortable types of high heels to wear. These heels come in different shapes ranging from square, rectangular, and even cylindrical.

Style tip- Pair block heels with casual skirts and skinny jeans to let the heels shine through.

2. Cuban Heels

Cuban heels are a type of chunky heels with a curved back and straight front design that are slightly tapered from heel to toe. These are used in the construction of closed shoes like cowboy boots, loafers, dance hall shoes, brogues, pumps, and Oxford shoes. Cuban heels usually are opposite or darker in color to the upper of the shoe to give them a distinct contrast.

Style tip- Cuban heels look especially good with casual maxi and flowing skirts, denim wear, and sheath dresses.

3.Kitten Heels

Kitten heels have a short and narrow shape. These types of heels are between 1–3 inches in length. Kitten heels are the perfect coming together of style and practicality as they are placed exactly in the middle between flats and high heels. These are “on-the-go” and versatile heels that pair well with both casual and formal attire. Kitten heels are easy to walk in and used in a range of women’s footwear including mules, pumps, booties, and sandals.

Style tip- Kitten heels are versatile wear. Pair your elegant kitten heels with well-fitted jeans and tees, midi, and one-piece dresses to office attire including pantsuits.

4.Stiletto Heels

Stilettos are thin and pointy high heels that are the preferred heels of fashionistas all over the world. These are classy heels that make you appear taller and thinner. Due to their thin and pointy shape, these types of high heels have a steel or hard alloy core for durability. Pin heels is another name for thin and metallic stiletto heels.

Style tip — Stiletto heels are sophisticated and versatile footwear that elevates the look of any ensemble. Get a pair of black or nude stilettos and wear them with formal dresses, party attire, and also with leggings and denim wear.

5.Scarpin Heels

Scarpin heels are sleek and sexy and even thinner than stilettoes. Uppers of Scarpin heels usually have a closed pointed toes construction. These are classy heels that look great with any ensemble. Scarpin heels give you a unique kind of sophisticated yet edgy look.

Style tip- Get a pair of Scarpin heels in a bright color and flaunt these fancy heels with skinny jeans and short skirts.

6.Cone Heels

Cone heels as the name implies are shaped like ice cream cones. The broader part of the heel is connected to the base of the footwear from which it tapers down to the thinner tip at the bottom. These types of heels are used in a variety of shoe styles and come in all lengths from short to high.

Style tip- Cone heels look great with maxi skirts and dresses with flowing hemlines like A-line silhouettes.

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