Stiletto heels

A stiletto heel is a long, thin, high heel found on some boots and shoes, usually for women. It is named after the stiletto dagger, the phrase being first recorded in the early 1930s. Stiletto heels may vary in length from 2.5 centimeters (1 inch) to 25 cm (10 inches) or more if a platform sole is used, and are sometimes defined as having a diameter at the ground of less than 1 cm (slightly less than half an inch). Stiletto-style heels 5 cm or shorter are called kitten heels.

A boot with stiletto heel

Wearing them from time to time could be a good thing for your posture. Another way that high heel stiletto shoes can be beneficial is through the way they strengthen legs. Because the legs of the wearer are flexed as she stands or walks, calf muscles become strengthened.

A pair of shoes with 12 cm stiletto heels

 All high heels counter the natural functionality of the foot, which can create skeletal and muscular problems if users wear them excessively. Stiletto heels concentrate a large amount of force into a small area. The great pressure under such a heel can cause damage to carpets and floors. The stiletto heel, unless equipped with a "heel stopper", may also sink into soft ground, making it impractical for outdoor wear on grass.