noun
High-heeled footwear (often abbreviated as high heels) is footwear which raise the heel of the
wearer's foot significantly higher than the toes. When both the heel and the toes are raised equal amounts, as in a platform shoe, it is not considered to be a "high-heel". High heels tend to give the illusion of longer and more slender legs. High-heels come in a wide variety of styles, and the heels are found in many different shapes, including
stiletto, pump, block,
tapered, blade, and wedge.