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: 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

 Wedge heel

 Kitten heel

Cone heel

 Spool heel

Puppy heel

Prism heel

Stiletto heel