Nadia El-Yaouti

From heel type, material, and support, knowing how heels differ from one another will enable you to pick the right pair for your next outing. Let’s take a look at 40 types of high heels every gal should know.

Peshawari chappals are traditional Pakistan footwear. They feature a semi closed construction with two wide straps that overlap one another and connect at the sole of the shoe.

Hessian boots are a type of military riding boots made from polished leather and decorated with ornamental tassels.

Kitten heels have a short, stiletto heel that is usually 1.5 inches to 1.75 inches in length and tapered at the top.

Mary Janes are characterized as a closed-toe, low-cut shoe with one strap across the instep.

Bast shoes are a basket woven shoe made from the bark of a birch tree.

A buskin boot is an ancient form of footwear characterized by an open toe and uppers with a front lace up closure.

Brogue shoes are a style of men’s shoes characterized by their iconic perforations. They also feature multiple pieces of sturdy leather uppers and a low heel.

Winklepicker shoes dominated the British Rock and Roll scene during the 50’s. They feature a leather construction, pointed toe, and silver buckles on the side.

Espadrilles are a type of casual footwear characterized by a cotton or canvas upper with a flexible rope sole made of the rope fiber, jute.

Crakow shoes gained popularity in 15th century Europe. They have a very long and pointed toe, ranging from two inches to more than twenty inches.

A chopine is a type of women’s high platform shoe popularized during the 15th, 16th, and 17th centuries. They’re characterized by a wooden or cork platform and can range from 2 to 20 inches in height.