Sexy High Heels

Pumps are cute and athletic shoes are practical, but when it comes to adding a little bit of oomph to your outfit, nothing beats a great pair of sexy high heels.

Stilettos and high heels are always sexy.

Why Every Woman Needs a Pair of Sexy High Heels

For decades, high heels have been recognized as the ultimate in sexy footwear--and with good reason. High heels are sexy for a number of reasons: the height of the heel alters the wearer's center of balance, creating a walk that makes the hips sway and the bottom protrude (it's often been rumored that Marilyn Monroe would shave an inch of one heel off each pair of her shoes, in order to make this effect more pronounced); the shape of the shoe elongates the leg, making legs appear longer and leaner; that same shape also arches the foot sexily. High heels make the wearer look taller and slimmer, creating an air of confidence and sophistication which is, in itself, sexy. No wonder high heels are one of the most popular types of women's shoes around!

Like the little black dress, the perfect pair of blue jeans and the black pants that go with just about anything, sexy high heels are an essential part of any woman's wardrobe, and shoe designers such as Jimmy Choo and Manolo Blahnik have built their entire careers around creating them. If you don't have at least one pair in your wardrobe, it's time to get shopping!

Walking in Heels

As good as they look, some women recoil in horror at the thought of actually trying to walk in a pair of sexy high heels. They're not known as "killer heels" for nothing, and while some women will happily wear heels for hours on end, others find they just can't used to them, no matter how hard they try.

There's no great secret to walking in high heels. The key point to remember here is that practice makes perfect. If you've never worn high heels before, or just haven’t worn them for a while, you'll want to start of small--literally. Start off with a lower pair of heels--a kitten heel, which has a short, gently curved heel–-and gradually work your way up to that pair of stilettos you've been trying to work up the courage to wear.

Start off by simply standing still in your heels. As we've mentioned, high heels force you to walk in a completely different way to the way you walk in flats. You'll find yourself with a different center of gravity, and it may take a bit of getting used to before you're able to walk comfortably. Practice as much as possible in the privacy of your own home. Remember, there's nothing less sexy than a woman in heels who doesn't know how to walk properly--or who's been forced to remove her shoes and pad along in bare feet!

Different Types of Heels

In general, the thicker your heel is at the bottom, where it touches the ground, the easier you'll find it to wear. High heeled wedges are the easiest heels of all to walk in, and can be a great way to get used to the extra height. You'll find wedge sandals with heels up to four inches high, but the shape of those heels means that your weight is distributed evenly over the foot, making it not too difficult to walk.

At the opposite end of the scale, stilettos have thin, narrow heels which can feel very difficult to balance on if you're not used to them! Somewhere in the middle, high heels which are wider at the bottom than stilettos are, provide a happy medium.

The front of your shoe will also have some bearing on how easy the shoe is to walk in. Pointy-toed stilettos are currently fashionable, but those pointed toes will pinch, and a round or square toe could be much more comfortable. Similarly, slip on mules with sexy high heels can look fabulous for an evening out, but can be almost impossible to walk in as your toes have to continually grip the sole of the shoe to keep it on your foot. If you're a high heel novice, something with a strap could be a much better bet.

Where to Buy Your Hot High Heels

Take a look at the following stores for a great selection of sexy shoes:

• All High Heel Shoes
• Banana Shoes
• Italian Heels
• Viva la Diva

• Women in Knee High Boots
• Fashion Stiletto Boots
• High Heels Models
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• Discount Ugg Boots
• SAS Shoes
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• Sexy High Heels
• Off Broadway Shoes

• Men in High Heels
• Looking Great in Stockings and High Heels
• Stilettos
• Strappy High Heels
• High Heels Free Gallery