BUS 449 Post 9

Browsing around my previous posts, I realized I was writing only about flats. For that simple reason I will commit this post to 10 interesting facts I know about high heels. I hope you will enjoy it ;)

#10 High heels were first worn by men and were considered as a status symbol among the European aristocracy in the 1600′s

http://www.messynessychic.com/2013/02/27/women-wear-high-heels-because-we-are-idiots-says-history/

#9 On average, women start wearing high heels at the age of 12 and continue to wear them until the age of 63

#8 The world’s largest high heel collection belongs to the heel-aholic Beth Shak. Beth claims to have the world’s largest high heel collection, with a toe-tingling 1,200 pairs spread across four separate shoe closets in her house.

http://favim.com/image/621092/

#7 Feet aren't made for heels

#6 A stiletto lower than 5 cm is called “The cat heel”

http://www.vogue.com/vogue-daily/article/the-ten-best-kitten-heels-for-fall-cat-week-exclusive/#1

#5 Jimmy Choos have been refered in songs by Hilary Duff, Shyne,Pitbull, Clipse, Sway, 50 Cent, and Chester French

#4 Christian Louboutin’s red soles are a registered trademark of the brand

http://iplj.net/blog/archives/3502

#3 155 -  The Guinness World Record for most people running in high heels

#2 Women who wear high heels frequently have a higher incidence of degenerative joint disease of the knees. This is because they cause a decrease in the normal rotation of the foot, which puts more rotation stress on the knee

#1 High heels change the angle of the foot with respect to the lower leg, which accentuates the appearance of calves.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/picturegalleries/theweekinpictures/5578657/The-week-in-pictures-19-June-2009.html?image=8

 SG