Over the past 60 years high heels have fallen in and out of fashion, during the late 60′s and 70′s lower heels were preferred, by the late 80′s and early 90′s high heel pumps were making a comeback with the shape of the fashionable heel changing from tapered to stiletto. Today Pumps high heels are commonly worn with evening wear and for dancing, they are rarely worn for everyday purposes.
What are Pumps High Heels? Typically worn by women high heel pumps are a shoe that raises the heel higher then the toes, giving the allusion of a longer, leaner more toned leg and range between 1 1/2 inches to 4 inches or more.
What is the most common heel on a high heel?
There are many types of heels found on a high heel shoe but the most common heels are:
Stiletto: Which is a very tall thin heel with a minimum height of 3 inches and a diameter measuring no more then 0.4 inches at diameter at the point of contact with the ground.
Prism: Which are three flats sides which form a triangle when the heel touches the ground.
Spool: which is broad wear it meets the sole and at the point of contact when touching the ground.
The stiletto, prism and spool are the most common high heel found on a pump, there are also pros and cons to wearing high heel pumps that a person needs to consider when adding a pair to their collection.
Pros of wearing high heeled pumps
* The legs appear to be much longer and well defined
* The foot appears to look smaller with many pair of pumps
* Lower leg muscles appear to be more prevalant
* The angle of the foot changes which accentuates the calves making them appear more sexy
* The arch of the foot is higher and much more defined
* The derriere’ appears to be more firm and well defined
* The pelvic floor of a woman becomes more toned
* Posture changes giving it a more upright appearance which looks more seductive
* High Heels add height to the individual making them appear to be taller
* The toes appear smaller
Cons of wearing high heeled pumps
* Sprains and fractures are commonplace for many who do not know how to walk in the high heel
* The wearer’s stride can be shortened when wearing the heel
* Calves appear to be more stiff and sinewy
* Running is complicated when wearing a pair of heels
* There is higher incidence of degenerative joint disease in the bones
* Hammertoes and bunions can be caused from wearing high heels
* The foot can be in excruciating pain from wearing the high heel
Tip when walking in high heels
When walking in a heel it is best to walk toe to heel not applying all of your weigh to the back of the shoe which could cause the heel to crack or break.
Wearing the highest Pumps High Heels has its pros and cons , depending on how often a person wears them determines what the negative possibilities could be, but wearing them occasionally makes a woman look and feel fashionably sexy.
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