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The Power of Heels: Status. Sex Appeal. Power.

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Women do not walk in heels.

We STRUT in heels

In heels we strut on our own catwalk, head high, chest out, with long confident strides. Heels emphasize the assets of a lady’s figure creating a slimmer, sexier silhouette. Something about a woman in heels seems powerful, sensual and graceful at the same time.

Heels create instant attitude. The elevation of the shoe elongates the leg by raising the arch of the foot, Barbie Doll style. By shifting the body’s posture, the legs are extended creating a lean line. Because the legs are lifted/flexed, the muscles raise your derriere. In other words, heels place your booty on a pedestal. Since the body’s center of gravity is shifted, the back adjusts balance by curving the back into a sexy “S” shape. The chest is arched forward while the stomach sucks inward creating the right curves. Last, but definitely not least, heals change the wearer’s walk. Amazingly, a shuffle becomes a saunter. Hips are pushed forward and sway to and fro like a sexual pendulum.

Take a peek into a woman’s closet.

The contents tell a lot about her tastes, personality and how she views herself. Is she traditional? Adventurous? Or does she have a pair of shoes for every occasion? Surprisingly, even the most conservative wardrobes may surprise your with a sexy, sleek pair of shoes waiting for a special occasion.

Perception is Reality.

A woman’s attire projects a statement of social and economic status. When women pass judgment on one another, one of the first things they note are shoes. The woman who saunters in a room wearing Manolos, without a doubt projects a certain persona. Fashion creates an image. Today, shoes have become a signature item. Personal style either flaunts or hides personality. Shoes illustrate personal taste and wealth. A woman’s confidence level is placed in public display.

Birthplace of the World’s Sexiest Shoe

In Venice a subdued elegance presides. Residents dress in classic, dark colors. Across the cobblestone streets, women glide effortlessly in sharply tailored outfits, paired with delicate heels. For these women, heels are a way of life. They do not stumble. Instead, they gracefully take each step, alluding incredible confidence. In sharp contrast, tourists awkwardly fumble around in khaki shorts and flip-flops.

Layered within the conservative dress, Venetians host an influential undercurrent of cutting-edge fashion. Lets not forget, Italy did invent the stiletto heel. Leonardo da Vinci was the mastermind behind the artistic design of heels. Elegant designs and elaborate materials contribute to the idea, that for serious shoe collectors, heels are perceived as wearable art.

Boutique windows showcase eye-catching shoes. Limited edition designs made of decadent fabric draw small crowds of admirers. Skilled craftsmen sew the shoes by hand from the finest Italian leather. Paired with flawless workmanship and superb quality materials, it’s no small wonder why Italy maintains its reputation for making the finest shoes in the world.

Shoe Love: Ingrained Since Childhood

Throughout our childhood pop culture has carefully guided our obsession and for some a fetish with shoes. Just think, where would Cinderella be without her glass slippers? Most likely, she’d be scraping corns of her creepy stepmother’s feet between sobbing into her sooty little hands. Or take Dorothy of the famed Wonderful Wizard of OZ. where would that little damsel in distress be without her magical ruby red slippers? The poor dear most likely would be stuck in OZ hanging out with random drifters on the yellow brick road.

Fast-forward to Recent Pop Culture

Tom Hanks’ character, Forrest Gump said, “Mama always said you could tell an awful lot by person by the kind of shoes they wear.” His mama was a smart woman. Bottom line, your shoes tell a story. Second example, Imelda Marcos, former Philippine first lady was famed for possessing 1,200 pairs of shoes. For this woman of power, her way of illuminating wealth and prestige was through her footwear. And third, let’s not forget about loved protagonist, Carrie Bradshaw (Sarah Jessica Parker), in Sex in the City. Carrie had an incredible collection and infatuation with designer shoes. So much, in fact that in one episode while trying to buy an apartment she realized she’d spent $40,000 on shoes. Yet, to Carrie, each pair told its own story. Each served as a time marker of her life.

Stiletto

Block

Tapered

Blade

Wedge

With these styles in mind, designers have discovered there are two types of shoe shoppers.

1. Women who buy expensive shoes for purely functional reasons (e.g. to match the quality of other expensive clothes, like a nice suit)

2. Women who value their shoes like pieces of wearable art. They agonize over designers, and love special edition shoes.

No matter what shopper category you fit into, all shoe fanatics share common interests. Heels make us feel sexy, confident and poised. Ladies, we can all agree, shoe therapy is a wonderful thing.