Our love of heels has been gleaned from research conducted by customised footwear company Shoes of Prey. While globally, the average heel height is 7cm, Australian shoe lovers love to wear an 8.3cm ...

You're a woman getting ready for a big job interview. You're obsessing over your outfit, are worried about running late and are already sweating in anticipation. You need to feel as comfortable, ...

The well-heeled Marilyn Monroe reportedly once said if you give a girl the right shoes, she can conquer the world. The allure of high-heeled shoes is no secret among women, who have used them to ...

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TOKYO — Japan is the latest battleground for women revolting against the tyranny of high heels, as a fledgling movement seeks government protection from workplaces that require the footwear. Thousands ...

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You know what? It does. Or, at least, walking in a pair of Thesis stilettos—whose shanks, and heels, are constructed mostly of dense, slightly flexible polymer (“ballistics-grade,” Thesis’s marketing ...

Editor’s Note, October 30, 2025: Our editors have updated this list, ensuring that all models are in stock. We will be monitoring inventory and updating with new running shoes next month. At Runner’s ...