Today more than ever, it seems that donning a pair of sky-high heels is more appropriate than ever for the modern woman. Although the footwear style has been panned by health professionals around the world as one of the leading causes of foot problems for those that wear them, high heels remain a cultural symbol of femininity.
Whether they're strictly reserved for a special occasion or worn to the office on a daily basis, we're seeing the intensity of sky-high heels heading even more upward. The previously conceived limits have seemingly gone out the window with designs hitting the shelves that don't even look safe, let alone able to be worn for any amount of time by any woman in her right mind.
70 Unnecessarily High Heels
From Carnivorous High Heels to Soberingly Sky-High Heels:
Michael Hemsworth — Aug 21, 2013 — Fashion

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Slamming Stiletto Sneaks
These High Heel Nike Jordans are Fly Kicks for Courtside Chicks

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Carnivorous High Heels
Iris van Herpen and United Nude's Fang Shoe is Literally Long in the Tooth

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Bolted High Heels
The Ruthie Davis Fall 2010 Shoe Collection is a Girl's Best Friend
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Insanely Intricate High Heels
Charlotte Olympia Spring 2012 Collection is Mind-Blowingly Detailed
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3D-Printed Pumps
The Instant Shoe Concept Proposes Perfectly Tailored Footwear
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See-Through High Heels
Spring 2010 Shoes Take on Transparent Proportions
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Piercing Sculptural Stilettos
Designer Richard Braqo is Set to Release a Line of Seductive Shoes
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Odd Flesh Fashion
The Human Furriery of Nicola Constantino Makes Areolas an Accessory
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Extreme Lace-up Heels
The Lush and Lofty 2007 Shoe Collection by Bruno Frisoni
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Stylish Stiletto Sheaths
These 'Heel Condoms' Will Dress Your Pumps with Pizzazz
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Ballet-Inspired Stilettos
These Pleaser Women's Ballet Ankle Boots Will Make Any Girl Twirl
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Soberingly Sky-High Heels
The Charlotte Olympia Fall/Winter 2011 Shoe Collection is Extraordinary
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Candy-Inspired Footwear
Kandee Shoes Creates High Heels Inspired by Sweet Treats
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Studded Pumps
The Christian Louboutin Resort 2011 Collection is a Stunning Spring Line
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Naughty Dancer Shoes
7" Wedges Have a Sexy Carving of a Woman and a Pole
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Spiked Glamazon Pumps
Fierce Fashion in the Form of the 'Spikette' by Ruthie Davis
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Complex Spiralling Stilettos (UPDATE)
The Mojito Shoe by Julian Hakes is Dizzying and Delightful
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Sassy Springtime Heels
Work it in These John Galliano Spring 2011 Shoes
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Play-Doh Booties
The Balenciaga Spring 2010 Shoes are Playfully Colortastic
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Cartilage-Attached Kicks
These Bone High Heels Have Robbed Skeletons of Their Bits
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High-Tech Hooker Shoes
Sky-High Heels Fit For Ladies of the Night
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Kitchen Appliance Stilettos
The Kobi Levi Coffee Pot Shoes are Sizzling Hot
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Wacky Bunny Faced Wedges
These Bunny Wedges are a High-Heeled Take on Classic Bunny Slippers
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16" Stilettos
Sky-High Shoes Are World's Tallest
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Strikingly Shiny Stilettos
The Alejandro Ingelmo Spring 2012 Collection is a Stunning Debut
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Stiletto Protectors
Solemates High Heeler
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Fiercely Forceful Pumps
The Ruthie Davis A/W 2011 Collection Packs a Punch
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Eclectic Seafaring Fashion
The Pedro Lourenco SS12 Collection is Intricately Layered
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Victorian-Buttoned Stilettos
These Fendi Yellow Spats Will Enable Ladies' Shoe Addictions
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Spiked Slingback Stilettos
The Christian Louboutin 'Lady Clou' Pump is Stylishly Badass
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Real Life Cinderella Shoes
Glass Designs by Asa Jungnelius
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Cactus Shoes
Carmel Walsh Creates Knitted Nature High Heels
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Cigarette Brandishing Stilettos
The Prada Smoking Lips Sandal is Racy
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Hollow Wedge Footwear
6 Inch Tall Wood Wedges
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Intricately Studded Stilettos
The Romi Heels by ZiGi Black Label are Unashamedly Embellished
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Domineering Adult Pumps
Les Jeux Du Marquis' Erotic Shoes Will Help Liberate Taboos
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Curvaceous Sky-High Heels
The Alleviate Platform by Jeffrey Campbell is Definitely a Showstopper
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Pumped Workwear Prints
Deichmann Campaign Asserts Height Gets You Higher Up the Corporate Ladder
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British Culture Pumps
The UK News Shoes From Legend Footwear are Decorated By Historical Headlines
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Bedazzled Birthday Shoes
Jimmy Choo Crystal Anniversary Celebrates 15 Years in Haute Couture
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Intense Inferno Heels
The Barbara Bui Flame Metallic Leather Pumps are Electrifyingly Fashionable
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Hellish High Heels
MrRobbieRotten Crafts Glow-in-the-Dark Spiked Zombie Pumps for Badass Chicks
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Ravishing Flower-Adorned Footwear
The Sergio Rossi Spring 2012 Collection is Breathtaking
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Racy Cutout Stilettos
The Giuseppe Zanotti for Christopher Kane Heel is Hot Hot Hot
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Fire Dragon Stilettos
The Kobi Levi Contemporary Chinese Shoe is the Artist's Latest Release
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Mythical Creature Kicks
These Magical Unicorn High Heels are Glamorously Chic
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Oxford-Inspired Stilettos
These Darla Pumps by Pour La Victoire are Both Chic and Classic
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Blood-Splattered High Heels
Celebrate Dexter Season 7 with These Killer Pumps
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Architectural-Inspired Stilettos
The Sergio Rossi 2013 Autumn/Winter Footwear is Fabulous
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Supercar Stilettos
Lamborghini Pumps Are Perfect For Ladies With A Need for Speed
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Chic Chandelier Stilettos
The Azzaro Lagon Sandals will Light Up Any Walkway
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Ponytail Platform Heels
Frankie Morello Spring 2010 Footwear Features Equestrian Influences
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Stick-Constructed Stilettos
Take a Walk on the Wild Side with Julia Kaldy
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Classic Color-Block Heels
Jason Wu Pre-Fall 2012 Accessories Line Offers Polished Sophistication
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Crystallized Sod Shoes
These Daffodile Christian Louboutin Pumps Look Exactly Like Grass
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Wildly Sculptural Footwear
The Casadei Spring 2012 Collection is Intricate and Detailed
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Candy-Coated Footwear
Casadei Studded-Heel Platform Pump Shows Off Deliciously Sweet Studs
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Human Hair Footwear
Brush Your Feet with Camilla Skovgaard Shoes
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Measuring Tape Stilettos
The Dazzling Christian Louboutin Measuring Tape Sandals
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Sky-High Hovering Heels
The Huvr Platforms by Jeffrey Campbell Defy Odds and Gravity
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Flamingo-Inspired Shoes
These Animal High Heels Give Style to Your Step
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Mirrored High Heels
Hakoon's Stylish Mirror Mosaic Strappy Sandals Reflect Fashionista Desires
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Curtain-Heeled Catwalk Boots
The Givenchy Fall 2012 Collection Featured Chic Knee-High Heels
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Backward Nature-Inspired Footwear
These shoes by Rene van der Berg Feature Backwards Heels
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Dirty Dancing Stilettos
The Tabitha Simmons A/W 2011 Video Gets Tapping
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Star-Spangled Stilettos
The Miss America Louboutin Heels are Super Hot
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Iconic Actress-Inspired Footwear
Liam Fahy Spring 2013 Line Honors Katherine Hepburn
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Pink Python Pumps
The Christian Louboutin 'Paulina' Stilettos are the Perfect Evening Shoe
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Thai Embroidered Accessories
The Caroline Issa x L.K. Bennett Capsule Collection is Pom Pom-Laden
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Biodegradable Footwear
Eco-Friendly Pumps By Sergio Rossi Made of Recycled Leather
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Pashion’s Made-to-Order Styles Offer Interchangeable Components
Gold-Toe Sneaker Lines
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Luxe Slip-On Clogs
Journal Standard Joins Birkenstock on a Premium Tokio Clog Design
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Elegant Hybrid Sneaker Clogs
Cecile Bahnsen Presents Her ASICS GEL-Quantum 360 VIII Design
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Famous Footwear Boasts the DV Dolce Vita Sneaker
Luxury Men's Footwear Collections
Stuart Weitzman Embarks on a New Venture with Itss Latest Range
Fashion House-Made Skate Sneakers
CELINE Presents the Premium Huntington Skate Shoe
Dynamic Sole-Unit Hiking Footwear
HOKA Unveils its New Skyline-Float X Sneaker Model
Sophisticated Tie-Belt Dresses
The Tie-Belt Shirt Dress is an Elevated Sustainable Fashion Piece
Whimsical Character-Inspired Statement Capsules
ALDO x Disney Partner for an Iconic Collection
Eye-Adorned Furry Mules
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Streetwear Hiking Sneakers
The Hoka Tor Summit Looks Trail-Ready But is City-Suited
Reversible High-Top Unique Footwear
MSCHF Introduces a Look at the Transformative BWD High
Sculptural Shoe Activations
Briony Douglas Created a Striking Sculpture Exhibit for Browns Shoes
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HOKA and BEAMS Join Forces on a Collaborative Series
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Olympic-Ready Elevated Footwear
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NOBULL Launched a Series of Floral Sneakers
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