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| What Is A SuperArch |
 A
"SuperArch" is basically an arch in the shoe that is more
curved than the average shoe. Its purpose is to compliment
the natural curve of the foot, usually referred to as the
arch. The arch helps to distribute body weight more evenly.
This becomes critical if your wearing high heels since most
high heels usually do not have have an arch to support the
foot or the arch is so minimal that it really serves no
purpose. That's the difference? SuperArch shoes feel totally
different. They feel higher. They feel sturdier. They feel
more comfortable. They are simply... better! |
| Why Don't Most Companies
Make SuperArch Shoes? |
 Money,
plain & simple money. It's just much easier much cheaper
to mass produce shoe with the curve. Many smaller sizes
actually have a reasonably good arch but size 7 and up the
arch just gets straighter & straighter. Average heel heights
are based on size 9 or smaller. Heel heights can vary from
¼ inch - 1 full inch depending on the shoe size & the manufacturing
company. Generally the larger the shoe size, the higher
the heel. The smaller the shoe size, the lower the heel.
One can not expect a size 6 to have a 6" heel since the
heel would be to long for the shoe itself. There is no one
single universal standard when it comes to shoes, or heel
heights for that matter. Remember, a shoe advertised as
6" will vary from size to size.
Not many people can walk in 6" heels & most of the ones
that can do not do it a lot. Basically, it should be a kind
of heel, toe type of walk with the majority of the weight
distributed on the balls of your feet not necessarily the
heels. |
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| Why Are SuperArch Shoes
Different? |
 The
SuperArch manipulates the angle of the shoe by curving &
bending the arch. The foot is forced in to a new super
sexy, "high-arched" position. The shoe actually feels
much taller when compared to other shoes because the arch
has been reshaped from flat or super curved. Thus,
creating the SUPERARCH.
Although heel height is important for high heels, the arch
is much more important. The heel on this size 8 shoe
is a 6" heel, yet the arch is not curved... nowhere near
a 90º angle. A flat, non-curved arch will only give
the feeling of having your heels raised of the ground.
Hence the term high-heels. How are heel heights measured?
Heel height is a vertical measurement of a heels original
base starting point to an elevated level of desired height...
the heels new resting point. |
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| Why High Heels By Sandra
Bernhard |
| Why do you insist on wearing
those outrageous high heels?" the woman asks. I cross my
legs and admire the bulge of my calf exaggerated by the
arch of y shoe, and stare down at her conservative little
boat-shaped slip-on that gives her foot the illusion of
floating away down a shallow creek like a withered fall
leaf. I sip on a sweaty Scotch and reply warmly, "When I
walk out the door in a good pair of heels, and I'm not referring
to some crap that you can buy on a trip to Frederick's
of Hollywood but a really solid set of heels from Manolo
or Prada Chanel Clergerie, I never feel vulnerable, there's
no time for any weakness, I feel focused strong secure,
my stride is potent and no one hassles me when I'm standing
on the corner hailing a cab, you'd better believe I'm the
first fare I'll throw on his breaks for, you put the two
of us just a few yards away, he'll pass you right by. Why?
Because I demand respect and my heels back me up--so don't
go worrying about me, I've never been better, care for a
cigar?" |
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The Four Inch Heel Returns
By Mimi Avins LA Times News Service 11/17/1997 |
| The female baboon, when she
is aroused, walks on her toes, thereby signaling the male
that she is ready to mate. Is it any wonder human males
consider high heels sexy? They're just responding to potent
memories of an earlier evolutionary state. Women, however,
seem to have mixed reactions to the stiletto heels that
are, without a doubt, the look of fall. Responses range
from, "Are the Gucci mules hotter than the Manolo Blahnik
ankle-straps?" to "Do I have to?" to "Hell, no, not this
baboon mama." Those of us who prefer to contemplate contemporary
style as well as wear it wonder, why now? Gucci's Tom Ford
was an agent provocateur in the stiletto war. He finds towering
heels both titillating and empowering for women. His detractors
find being able to walk the dog, run for a taxi, or outrun
an attacker more empowering, but let's not quibble. For
the past few seasons, women have complained of a dearth
of sexy shoes in a marketplace dominated by big, square
toes and clunky heels. Where was the delicate sandal to
show off a slender ankle, the pump to exaggerate the curve
of a well-turned calf? It's here now, balancing on 10 centimeters,
or 4 inches, of skinny heel. Stores like Saks Fifth Avenue
report that the stilettos are selling out -- especially
the designer versions, according to fashion director Nicole
Fischelis. The women who look the best in them look comfortable
and have the brio to appear as if they were born to wear
them. Suzy Yalof, fashion editor of Glamour, insists she
always wears high heels and can walk in them all day. "Manolo
Blahniks feel like bedroom slippers. But the problem with
the new shoes is our feet are squares, not triangles." Right.
Even though the new stilettos feature dangerously pointy
toes as well as skyscraper heels, my own road test of the
silver Gucci heels with ankle straps revealed that the shoes
are ingeniously cut so they don't cramp the toes. Walking
in them isn't difficult, but standing too long on such tall
heels hurts my back. And I'm not the only one to suffer
from such realignment strain. Martha Nelson, editor of In
Style, wears stilettos for black tie events. "But I know
I always have to get a massage the next day," she says.
"For my back, and especially for my feet." Like short skirts
and longer lengths, stilettos will coexist with more moderate
heels and flats. What it comes down to, I think, is a question
of which is more appealing, a confident woman in flats or
an insecure, suffering one in heels? It is one of those
cruel truths of fashion that the woman in the killer heels
will usually command more attention, either because she's
risen from 5 feet 7 inches to 6 feet, or because she feels
like a femme fatale in a Raymond Chandler story, and communicates
the mystery and erotic promise of that identity. |
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A History of Heel
Source
Jonathan Walford, curator of the Bata Shoe Museum in Toronto |
1580 -
Heel first added to men's and women's shoes in Europe.r>
1710 - Louis XIV decrees that red heels may be worn only
by aristocrats.
1791 - High heels disappear with the French revolution,
because everyone has suddenly been created equal.
1851 - Heel for women return on shoes shown at the Great
Exhibition in London, the first world's fair, which attracted
more than 6 million attendees.
1885 - Parisian boot maker Francois Pinet introduces his
signature hourglass heel.
1925 - High heels become the preferred shoe for women as
hemlines shrink and the foot becomes more visible.
1936 - Pointy heel is replaced by the wedge, invented by
Salvatore Ferragamo.
1953 - The high point of high heels arrives with the introduction
of the stiletto. |
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| Choosing Shoes That Fit |
Poorly fitting shoes are painful
and can promote foot problems. To make sure new shoes fit
properly, follow this advice from the American Orthopedic
Foot and Ankle Society, the National Shoe Retailers Association
and the Pedorthic Footwear Association.
Sizes vary among brands and styles. Judge the shoe by how
it fits your foot, not by the size marked on the box.
Select a shoe that conforms as nearly as possible to the
shape of your foot.
Have your feet measured regularly. Foot size changes as
you grow older.
One foot is usually bigger than the other. Measure both,
and fit shoes to the larger foot.
Fit shoes at the end of the day when your feet are largest.
Stand up and check that there is at least 3/8 inch to 1/2
inch of space in the shoe beyond your longest toe.
Make sure the ball of your foot fits comfortably into the
widest part of the shoe.
Don't buy shoes that feel tight, expecting them to stretch.
Your heel should fit comfortably in the shoe with minimum
slippage.
Walk in the shoe to make sure it feels comfortable. |
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| Treatise du Spike
Thomas B. Lierse |
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President, Long Island Staylace Association
High heels change the presentation of a woman's entire body:
The calves become more delineated and therefore sexier;
the body's center of gravity is changed, and thus the hips
are thrust into a sexy position, as well, the breasts are
forced to jut out slightly. In addition, women, knowing
they present an erotic picture, array themselves with more
confidence and grace. The required walking pattern changes,
because she must take a more mincing step. The whole
shoe itself exhibits a fetishist sexuality and displays
the foot in its best light, showing the feminine shape of
the arch, and pointing the way north, toward further "delights".
The heels themselves can be viewed as phallic symbols, the
inner part of the fronts symbols of penetrative entry. Then
there is the material used for the shoe: soft, hard, breathing,
silky, shiny, lacy and on and on: all parts of a woman's
body or image. Then there is the toe "cleavage", which brings
to mind breast cleavage. The type of shoe also changes
the perspective: Ankle straps connote bondage, while sandals
allow a peak at painted toenails, representative of the
inner parts of a woman's sexual organs and the opportunity
for probing. Mules suggest the slapping associated with
spanking. It has been said that a woman's body in
spikes emulates her posture during orgasm. I don't know
how true that is, but I can see from where to idea came.
"The air up there is not so thin, but rather imbued with
the delights of knowing that all those below you envy you."
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GOOD STILETTO KARMA OR BAD
STILETTO KARMA?
Info From MSN |
1. Good stiletto karma:
Do you have good balance and coordination skills?
If you have bad ankles, you’re just asking for trouble
with stilettos. An occasional twist doesn’t mean you can’t
wear stilettos, but be forewarned: Common injuries associated
with wearing these heels are ankle twists, sprains and fractures.
2. Good stiletto karma: Do you have a history of ankle
sprains? Balance is just one of the basic elements
of good stiletto karma. If you’re not very coordinated,
you should reconsider before slipping on a pair of power
stilettos. You could take a power fall. Without good balance,
it’s best to limit your heel height to about 2 inches.
3. Good stiletto karma: Do you ever experience pain,
numbness or tingling in the balls of your feet? Healthy
feet are imperative for stiletto wearers. Even occasional
tingling may indicate problems with the balls of your feet.
The higher the heel, the more weight your feet must support.
4. Good stiletto karma: Do you have a history of knee problems
such as torn ligaments or tendonitis? Strong knees are a
must. Having bad knees could significantly increase your
chances of taking a bad tumble.
5. Good stiletto karma: Do you ever experience cramping
in your toes? Pointy stilettos don’t leave much
room for toes, so if yours are already sensitive, that could
be a problem. So if yours will fit into the glamorous shoe
painlessly, you’re in good shape.
6. Good stiletto karma: Do you have foot problems
such as hammer toes, bunions and ingrown toe nails?
Hammer toes, bunions and ingrown toe nails don’t mix well
with stilettos. Tight shoes will only aggravate these.
7. Bad stiletto karma: Is the front half of your foot
wide? Wide feet are problematic when coupled with
stilettos. The front of the shoe narrows to a point which
can be very unforgiving to chubby little piggies.
8. Good stiletto karma: Are you on your feet for more
than 30 consecutive minutes during the day? Thirty
minutes can be torturous to the balls of your feet. In general,
the less time you spend on your feet, the better.
9. Good stiletto karma: Can you comfortably wear heels
that are at least 3 inches tall? If you normally wear
super-high heels, you could well graduate into the stiletto
category! If not, consider a fatter high heel before walking
around in stilettos.
10. Good stiletto karma: Is the surface you walk on
solid and flat (i.e. not grass or gravel)? The flatter
the ground, the better. Step on a pebble and you may wipe
out; walk on grass and you may sink. The ideal surface is
thinly carpeted floor, because heels may get caught in thick
carpeting.
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