Accessories
The stiletto of certain kinds of high heels can damage some types of floors. Such damage can be prevented by heel protectors, also called covers, guards, or taps, which fit over the stiletto tips to keep them from direct, marring contact with delicate surfaces, such as linoleum (rotogravure) or urethane-varnished wooden floors. Heel protectors are widely used in ballroom dancing, as such dances are often held on wooden flooring. The bottom of most heels usually has a plastic or metal heel tip that wears away with use and can be easily replaced. Dress heels (high-heeled shoes with elaborate decoration) are worn for formal occasions.
Products have been created to alter the appearance of existing high heels. These products, such as the product "High Pheels" change the color patterning, or offer ways to accessorize the shoe. These products are convenient because of their ease of use (slip on) and ability to give new life to existing pairs of heels that are far past their prime but still fit the user comfortably.
Many philanthropies have been created around the central idea of men fighting gender violence by wearing high-heeled shoes and "walking a mile in her shoes". This theme has shown up in display windows in malls and across several cities in the United States.
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—Gerard Manley Hopkins (1844–1889)
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