Stiletto Shoes

The stiletto heel inspires abject devotion. It rivals the erotic power of the wearers naked body by sending out a heady mix of sexual signals. It can be  dominating and phallic- a bitchy pump- but at the same time hobbling and passive, the reading dependent on the viewer or the wearer. Its very design arches the insole and shortens the foot. The combination of high, hardened heel with an ankle in a permanently flex state effects a magical transformation-the stiletto shoe, the pre-eminent symbol of femininity evokes the erect penis. It is the ultimate fetish. It is not surprising, therefore, that the first true stiletto existed in sado-masochistic pornography before they entered into the fashion system in th 1950's, then conjured up in the fevered imagination of the fetishist for his own sexual pleasure.

Labeled super sexy in the genre of high heel shoes for women, stiletto shoes are most coveted by women who love to be seen a notch higher than others, in fashion and otherwise.

Read on to know more about the stylish stiletto shoes that instantly raise the sex appeal of your dress from zero to sixty. The article also talks about the latest trends is stiletto shoes in terms of style, shape and color to help you make a more informed decision when you go on a stiletto shoes shopping spree next time.

What are Stiletto Shoes?

Ãf¢e"Ultra thin shoes with ultra thin heelsÃf¢eTM, is what our ultra trendy stiletto shoes can best be defined as. The popular shoe derives its name from Ãf¢e"Stiletto DaggerÃf¢eTM which is endowed with a murderous long slender blade. Aptly named, stiletto shoes are no less dangerous than their namesake with the length of their heels typically varying from 4 inches to 8 inches or more!

Stiletto shoes are sometimes also defined as shoes with heels having a diameter at the ground of less than 1 cm (slightly less than half an inch). Stiletto-style heels shorter than 5 cm are called kitten heels.

Stiletto shoes became popular in 1950s when a thin metal rod was placed within the heel to make it strong enough to support the weight of a person. Today, stiletto heels have become extremely popular and are found in various types of shoes and boots such as sling-backs, pumps, mules, ankle boots etc. Stiletto shoes have become on and off ageing fashion accessories several times since then. The slender stiletto heels however, staged a major comeback after 2000, when young women adopted the style for dressing up office wear or adding a feminine touch to casual wear like jeans.

Nowadays stiletto shoes are highly popular. While the kitten heel versions have become an everyday office and party wear, higher heel versions are associated with the image of femme fatale and are known more their erotic nature than for their ability to make height.

Latest Trend in Stiletto Shoes

Stilettos are a hot rage these days! More and more women are realizing the inherent power of stilettos to make the wearer look slimmer, taller and sexier. Shoe designers too are harping on the growing penchant for stiletto shoes amongst women and displaying creativity more than ever when it comes to stiletto heels. From ballet and fetish styles to sleek and classic, thereÃf¢eTMs a stiletto shoe for woman of every age, style and attitude.

Style Ãf¢e" Stiletto shoes are available in chic and intriguing styles. Lace-up, ankle boots, knee-length, thigh high, court shoe, pumps, mules and pointed toe shoe, all genres of shoes are experimenting with spindly stiletto heels and are being lapped up by fashion conscious ladies.

To further accentuate the fun of sleek and sexy stiletto shoes, designers are playing with buckles, zippers, clasps to glitter, rhinestones, crystals and more. Two tones, flames, animal prints

Shape - A popular trend observed in stiletto shoes these days are pointed toe shoes. These shoes are slender and elongated in shape just as the stiletto heel themselves and make the foot appear smaller and sexier. However, women also have the option of going in for more rounded or squared toe stiletto shoes if the slimmer versions are bit too uncomfortable for them.

Color Ãf¢e" A lot of experimentation can be seen in terms of colors when it comes to stilettos shoes. Classic shades of brown, grey and black are sharing shelf space with the bolder and flirty tones of deep red, purple, white, pink, yellow and green. Gold, silver, clear and glitter are also catching attention at the same time.

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