Types of High Heels
Types of heels found on high-heeled footwear include:
- cone: a round heel that is broad where it meets the sole of the shoe and noticeably narrower at the point of contact with the ground
- kitten: a short, slim heel with maximum height under 2 inches and diameter of no more than 0.4 inch at the point of contact with the ground
- prism: three flat sides that form a triangle at the point of contact with the ground
- puppy: thick square block heel approximately 2 inches in diameter and height
- spool or louis: broad where it meets the sole and at the point of contact with the ground; noticeably narrower at the midpoint between the two
- stiletto: a tall, slim heel with minimum height of 2 inches and diameter of no more than 0.4 inch at the point of contact with the ground
- wedge: occupies the entire space under the arch and heel portions of the foot
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