High Heels for Women | Black & Leather

Height you can actually stand in

A high heel only works if the architecture underneath it does. The pitch, which is the angle between heel and toe, is what your foot feels rather than the number on the box. A platform under the toe closes that angle, so a tall shoe can feel considerably lower than it measures, and a firm shank holds the arch so the foot stops sliding forward.

That is why platforms and block heels keep turning up in the range. Both widen the base, both stay steady on a hard floor, and neither asks you to choose between the height and the evening.

Black first, then the ones that surprise you

Black high heels are the pair that quietly resolves everything else you own. In polished leather the silhouette reads sharp under tailoring. In suede it softens enough for dinner, and patent sits between the two while keeping its shine with almost no effort.

After that the range gets more interesting. Nude lengthens the leg under a dress. White has stopped being a summer-only colour in Australia and now carries through the year. Pointed heels draw the same long line without adding height, which is worth considering if you want the effect and not the altitude.

FAQs

Q: How high is a high heel?

A: Most styles described as high heels sit between eight and eleven centimetres at the back. Anything taller is usually built on a platform, since the pitch would otherwise be too steep to walk in for long.

Q: How do I stop my foot sliding forward in high heels?

A: Look for a firm shank and a snug fit through the topline, since a shoe that gapes at the sides lets the foot travel. A strap or a slingback holds the heel in place, and suede grips better than smooth leather.

Q: Are black high heels the most versatile colour?

A: For most wardrobes, yes. Black carries across formal and casual dressing and sits with almost everything, which is why it is the pair most people buy first before adding nude or white.

Q: Can high heels be comfortable?

A: Some are considerably more comfortable than others. A wider heel, a platform under the toe, a padded footbed and the right width all help. Many find a block heel easier for a long evening than a stiletto of the same height.

For pre-Christmas delivery, Australian orders should be placed before 17th of December, and New Zealand orders before 10th of December.

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Height you can actually stand in

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Women's High Heels

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adrew black leather sandals

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agen black leather sandals

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anisa black leather sandals

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anarbel black patent leather sandals

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jeney black mesh heels

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antoneo clear black vinylite leather sandals

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pablo black mesh leather heels

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harmoni black suede clogs

Height you can actually stand in

Black first, then the ones that surprise you

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