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70 Unnecessarily High Heels

From Carnivorous High Heels to Soberingly Sky-High Heels

— August 21, 2013 — Fashion
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.
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Pink Python Pumps
Pink Python Pumps
The Christian Louboutin 'Paulina' Stilettos are the Perfect Evening Shoe
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68
Thai Embroidered Accessories
Thai Embroidered Accessories
The Caroline Issa x L.K. Bennett Capsule Collection is Pom Pom-Laden
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67
Backward Nature-Inspired Footwear
Backward Nature-Inspired Footwear
These shoes by Rene van der Berg Feature Backwards Heels
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66
Blood-Splattered High Heels
Blood-Splattered High Heels
Celebrate Dexter Season 7 with These Killer Pumps
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65
Iconic Actress-Inspired Footwear
Iconic Actress-Inspired Footwear
Liam Fahy Spring 2013 Line Honors Katherine Hepburn
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64
Dirty Dancing Stilettos
Dirty Dancing Stilettos
The Tabitha Simmons A/W 2011 Video Gets Tapping
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63
Curtain-Heeled Catwalk Boots
Curtain-Heeled Catwalk Boots
The Givenchy Fall 2012 Collection Featured Chic Knee-High Heels
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62
Crystallized Sod Shoes
Crystallized Sod Shoes
These Daffodile Christian Louboutin Pumps Look Exactly Like Grass
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61
Sky-High Hovering Heels
Sky-High Hovering Heels
The Huvr Platforms by Jeffrey Campbell Defy Odds and Gravity
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60
Architectural-Inspired Stilettos
Architectural-Inspired Stilettos
The Sergio Rossi 2013 Autumn/Winter Footwear is Fabulous
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59
Cartilage-Attached Kicks
Cartilage-Attached Kicks
These Bone High Heels Have Robbed Skeletons of Their Bits
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58
Pumped Workwear Prints
Pumped Workwear Prints
Deichmann Campaign Asserts Height Gets You Higher Up the Corporate Ladder
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57
Biodegradable Footwear
Biodegradable Footwear
Eco-Friendly Pumps By Sergio Rossi Made of Recycled Leather
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56
Racy Cutout Stilettos
Racy Cutout Stilettos
The Giuseppe Zanotti for Christopher Kane Heel is Hot Hot Hot
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55
Victorian-Buttoned Stilettos
Victorian-Buttoned Stilettos
These Fendi Yellow Spats Will Enable Ladies' Shoe Addictions
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54
Classic Color-Block Heels
Classic Color-Block Heels
Jason Wu Pre-Fall 2012 Accessories Line Offers Polished Sophistication
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53
Wildly Sculptural Footwear
Wildly Sculptural Footwear
The Casadei Spring 2012 Collection is Intricate and Detailed
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52
British Culture Pumps
British Culture Pumps
The UK News Shoes From Legend Footwear are Decorated By Historical Headlines
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51
Fire Dragon Stilettos
Fire Dragon Stilettos
The Kobi Levi Contemporary Chinese Shoe is the Artist's Latest Release
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50
Mythical Creature Kicks
Mythical Creature Kicks
These Magical Unicorn High Heels are Glamorously Chic
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49
Chic Chandelier Stilettos
Chic Chandelier Stilettos
The Azzaro Lagon Sandals will Light Up Any Walkway
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48
Star-Spangled Stilettos
Star-Spangled Stilettos
The Miss America Louboutin Heels are Super Hot
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47
Measuring Tape Stilettos
Measuring Tape Stilettos
The Dazzling Christian Louboutin Measuring Tape Sandals
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46
Wacky Bunny Faced Wedges
Wacky Bunny Faced Wedges
These Bunny Wedges are a High-Heeled Take on Classic Bunny Slippers
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45
Ravishing Flower-Adorned Footwear
Ravishing Flower-Adorned Footwear
The Sergio Rossi Spring 2012 Collection is Breathtaking
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44
Curvaceous Sky-High Heels
Curvaceous Sky-High Heels
The Alleviate Platform by Jeffrey Campbell is Definitely a Showstopper
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43
Intricately Studded Stilettos
Intricately Studded Stilettos
The Romi Heels by ZiGi Black Label are Unashamedly Embellished
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42
Eclectic Seafaring Fashion
Eclectic Seafaring Fashion
The Pedro Lourenco SS12 Collection is Intricately Layered
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41
Stick-Constructed Stilettos
Stick-Constructed Stilettos
Take a Walk on the Wild Side with Julia Kaldy
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40
Bedazzled Birthday Shoes
Bedazzled Birthday Shoes
Jimmy Choo Crystal Anniversary Celebrates 15 Years in Haute Couture
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39
Domineering Adult Pumps
Domineering Adult Pumps
Les Jeux Du Marquis' Erotic Shoes Will Help Liberate Taboos
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38
Intense Inferno Heels
Intense Inferno Heels
The Barbara Bui Flame Metallic Leather Pumps are Electrifyingly Fashionable
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37
Spiked Slingback Stilettos
Spiked Slingback Stilettos
The Christian Louboutin 'Lady Clou' Pump is Stylishly Badass
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36
Mirrored High Heels
Mirrored High Heels
Hakoon's Stylish Mirror Mosaic Strappy Sandals Reflect Fashionista Desires
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35
Cigarette Brandishing Stilettos
Cigarette Brandishing Stilettos
The Prada Smoking Lips Sandal is Racy
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34
Kitchen Appliance Stilettos
Kitchen Appliance Stilettos
The Kobi Levi Coffee Pot Shoes are Sizzling Hot
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33
Human Hair Footwear
Human Hair Footwear
Brush Your Feet with Camilla Skovgaard Shoes
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32
Candy-Coated Footwear
Candy-Coated Footwear
Casadei Studded-Heel Platform Pump Shows Off Deliciously Sweet Studs
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31
Supercar Stilettos
Supercar Stilettos
Lamborghini Pumps Are Perfect For Ladies With A Need for Speed
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30
Hellish High Heels
Hellish High Heels
MrRobbieRotten Crafts Glow-in-the-Dark Spiked Zombie Pumps for Badass Chicks
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29
Stiletto Protectors
Stiletto Protectors
Solemates High Heeler
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28
Ponytail Platform Heels
Ponytail Platform Heels
Frankie Morello Spring 2010 Footwear Features Equestrian Influences
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27
Sassy Springtime Heels
Sassy Springtime Heels
Work it in These John Galliano Spring 2011 Shoes
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26
Strikingly Shiny Stilettos
Strikingly Shiny Stilettos
The Alejandro Ingelmo Spring 2012 Collection is a Stunning Debut
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25
Play-Doh Booties
Play-Doh Booties
The Balenciaga Spring 2010 Shoes are Playfully Colortastic
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24
Soberingly Sky-High Heels
Soberingly Sky-High Heels
The Charlotte Olympia Fall/Winter 2011 Shoe Collection is Extraordinary
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23
Complex Spiralling Stilettos (UPDATE)
Complex Spiralling Stilettos (UPDATE)
The Mojito Shoe by Julian Hakes is Dizzying and Delightful
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22
Hollow Wedge Footwear
Hollow Wedge Footwear
6 Inch Tall Wood Wedges
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21
Odd Flesh Fashion
Odd Flesh Fashion
The Human Furriery of Nicola Constantino Makes Areolas an Accessory
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20
Cactus Shoes
Cactus Shoes
Carmel Walsh Creates Knitted Nature High Heels
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19
Piercing Sculptural Stilettos
Piercing Sculptural Stilettos
Designer Richard Braqo is Set to Release a Line of Seductive Shoes
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18
Flamingo-Inspired Shoes
Flamingo-Inspired Shoes
These Animal High Heels Give Style to Your Step
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17
Real Life Cinderella Shoes
Real Life Cinderella Shoes
Glass Designs by Asa Jungnelius
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16
Ballet-Inspired Stilettos
Ballet-Inspired Stilettos
These Pleaser Women's Ballet Ankle Boots Will Make Any Girl Twirl
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15
Stylish Stiletto Sheaths
Stylish Stiletto Sheaths
These 'Heel Condoms' Will Dress Your Pumps with Pizzazz
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14
Spiked Glamazon Pumps
Spiked Glamazon Pumps
Fierce Fashion in the Form of the 'Spikette' by Ruthie Davis
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13
Fiercely Forceful Pumps
Fiercely Forceful Pumps
The Ruthie Davis A/W 2011 Collection Packs a Punch
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12
Extreme Lace-up Heels
Extreme Lace-up Heels
The Lush and Lofty 2007 Shoe Collection by Bruno Frisoni
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11
Candy-Inspired Footwear
Candy-Inspired Footwear
Kandee Shoes Creates High Heels Inspired by Sweet Treats
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10
Naughty Dancer Shoes
Naughty Dancer Shoes
7" Wedges Have a Sexy Carving of a Woman and a Pole
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9
Studded Pumps
Studded Pumps
The Christian Louboutin Resort 2011 Collection is a Stunning Spring Line
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8
Carnivorous High Heels
Carnivorous High Heels
Iris van Herpen and United Nude's Fang Shoe is Literally Long in the Tooth
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3D-Printed Pumps
3D-Printed Pumps
The Instant Shoe Concept Proposes Perfectly Tailored Footwear
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6
High-Tech Hooker Shoes
High-Tech Hooker Shoes
Sky-High Heels Fit For Ladies of the Night
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5
Insanely Intricate High Heels
Insanely Intricate High Heels
Charlotte Olympia Spring 2012 Collection is Mind-Blowingly Detailed
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4
Bolted High Heels
Bolted High Heels
The Ruthie Davis Fall 2010 Shoe Collection is a Girl's Best Friend
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3
See-Through High Heels
See-Through High Heels
Spring 2010 Shoes Take on Transparent Proportions
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2
16" Stilettos
16" Stilettos
Sky-High Shoes Are World's Tallest
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Slamming Stiletto Sneaks
Slamming Stiletto Sneaks
These High Heel Nike Jordans are Fly Kicks for Courtside Chicks
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