A Few Heel Truths
Posted in Style Advice on 03. Mar, 2010
Every woman has her favourite pair of heels, whether there knee high boots, studded stilettos or a simple pair of suede courts. They are guaranteed to boost your confidence and height and they will definitely make that ‘ok’ outfit look just ‘perfect’, so here are a few facts about a females’ best friend…
Heel Facts
Recent reports indicate that on average, women begin wearing heels at age 12 and continue doing so until they’re 63 years of age.
The Guinness World Record for most people running in high heeled shoes is 155.
Altocalciphilia is the condition of having a high heel fetish. “Carrie Bradshaw had a borderline case of altocalciphilia.”
Heel History
High heels for women are believed to have originated with Catherine de Medici, a 16th century Italian noblewoman who was short in stature and wanted to make a bigger impression when she arrived in France to marry the future King Henry.
Roger-Henri Vivier is credited with inventing the stiletto heel in the 1950s.
Former Philippine First Lady Imelda Marcos owned 1,200 pairs of heeled shoes.
Designer Heels
Jimmy Choos have been referenced in songs by Hilary Duff, Shyne, Pitbull, Clipse, Sway, 50 Cent, and Chester French.
Christian Louboutin’s red soles are a registered trademark of the brand.
Approximately 80 craftsmen will touch one pair of Stuart Weitzman heels during the 6 to 7 weeks of production time it takes to make them.
