High Heels

Divya Ramachandran
3 min readMar 28, 2024

Why do women go through this torment?

I’ve got this question from a lot of men, especially ones I’ve dated. Why do women wear high heels anyways? Isn’t it painful? Doesn’t it hurt your back and crush your toes down there?

Let me be honest, wearing high heels is like participating in an extreme sport for your feet. It’s a constant battle against blisters, bunions, and wobbly ankles. So, is it really worth the challenge?

But there’s something about slipping into a pair of hot high heels that instantly boosts your confidence and upgrades your whole look to a more polished one. Maybe it’s the way they make you stand taller or the way they force you to walk with purpose, the style statement, whatever it is, it works. Let’s be honest, high heels are attention-grabbers. Whether it’s the way they accentuate your calves or the way they make you tower over everyone else in the room, high heels are sure to turn heads wherever you go.

Clickety clack! clickety clack! clickety clack!

There’s something about the click-clack of high heels on a hard floor that screams power. It’s like wearing your own personal soundtrack of dominance wherever you go. It’s undeniably satisfying to hear it against a pavement or when you strut into a room. It’s like your own personal fanfare announcing your arrival.

We, women wear high heels for a variety of reasons, some practical and some cultural or aesthetic. For obvious reasons, high heels give the illusion of being taller, which can boost confidence, especially in professional or social settings where height might be associated with authority or attractiveness. Plus, it’s much easier than actually growing a few inches! High heels aren’t just shoes; they’re your personal elevator to the clouds. Need to reach that top shelf at the grocery store? No problem! Just channel your inner runway model and strut your way to new heights.

Also, high heels tend to elongate the legs, making them appear slimmer and more toned. Who needs a gym membership when you can just slip on a pair of stilettos?

High heels can turn an ordinary outfit into a fashion statement. Even if you’re just wearing jeans and a t-shirt, adding a pair of killer heels can instantly elevate your look (pun intended).

So, is the pain worth it? Sometimes, I guess, maybe for a little while. Sure, high heels might be uncomfortable, but there’s a certain satisfaction in knowing that you’re enduring discomfort for the sake of fashion. It’s like a badge of honor for surviving a night out in sky-high stilettos. But carry a pair of sandals in your bag, just in case!

Ultimately, women wear high heels because we can. We wear them to feel powerful, confident, and fabulous, even if it means sacrificing a little comfort along the way. After all, life’s too short to wear boring shoes! Ummm, I like sneakers better, just saying :)

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