High Heel Alternatives

High heels are so fashionable that they have become a must accessory in a woman’s wardrobe. I do wear high heels but my toes tend to hurt when I wear them for a long time.

So when did high heels become fashionable? European noble men wore them to keep their feet in stirrups, but it was the petite Catherine de Medici who started the craze, when she asked for them to be designed for her wedding day.

Just in case you didn’t know, high heels come in kitten, tapered, block, blade and stiletto heels. There are also different heights to choose from low, medium and high.

Despite the health problems related to wearing high heels, they are very popular. According to The Independent, the NHS spends £29 millions a year on high heel injuries, Unbelievable!

For an example of what high heels can do even to a professional model, here is a video from a Vivian Westwood show where the model falls over twice !

So if you are like me and regularly look for a stylish high heel alternatives check out my picks ( as if you need an excuse to check out nice shoes!). I have chosen wide heels in a low and mid height as these can be stylish and more comfortable - they still give you some height and can be the best of both worlds. Another great advantage of wide heels is that you don’t have to worry about getting the thin heel stuck in pavement gaps!

These medium high courts and ankle boots look gorgeous with skinny jeans. You could also pair them up with wide leg trousers and skirts.