It's a dilemma many women face when they go out — do they deal with uncomfortable heels or opt for flats? But believe it or not, the high heel trend began with men.

The first high-heeled shoes were worn in the 15 th century in Venice. Some say they were worn by aristocratic women as a status symbol, while others say they kept feet dry in flooded areas. In the ...

Hip-hop dancer Kamilah Barrett has created Heel Hop, a workout class designed to improve women's confidence and strength in high heels. The Wall Street Journal attended one of the classes in Los ...

Haley Pavone thought this was going to be the biggest and best year yet for her footwear company. Based in Southern ...

Max Von Essen will make his Carnegie Hall debut as Tremont, the exclamatory transsexual in Jerry Springer - The Opera in Concert with pumps and potty mouth in-town. Max takes a moment to hype-up ...

It might be high time to kick your flats to the curb. The classic pump — typically reserved for boardroom execs in pencil skirts and blazers — is expected to reign as 2025’s It shoe after ...

I've always associated CFM boots (I haven't heard it in relation to shoes, but I guess there is no reason it couldn't be) with the high boots that Julia Roberts wears in the poster/cover of the ...

High heels say, "I could conquer the world, but first, let me conquer this cocktail". Those who opt for a more casual ballet pump are 'charming, classic and a little whimsical', according to Jo ...

On the other side of the spectrum, the best high heels for women are, of course, always fitting for dressier moments too. It doesn’t matter if you’re looking for a dance floor-worthy mule for ...

Pee Wee Pumps, which makes soft shoes for infants, describes its products as "cool" and "diva defining". But pictures of the fashion range posted online have led to criticism on social media sites.

Prices for the pumps range from $30 to $55, but more if you fill the heel with more chocolates. Pedraza says men buy the chocolate pumps the most, so she keeps extras on hand for last-minute shoppers.