{"id":18490,"date":"2022-11-17T09:41:28","date_gmt":"2022-11-17T17:41:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/helpshoe.com\/?p=18490"},"modified":"2023-11-03T15:27:05","modified_gmt":"2023-11-03T22:27:05","slug":"high-heels-and-power","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/helpshoe.com\/high-heels-and-power\/","title":{"rendered":"Elevated Confidence: The Link Between High Heels and Female Power"},"content":{"rendered":"

I have never worn high heels as a man, but many women won’t accept anything less. What motivates them to wear high heels, and why are high heels such an important type of shoe for a majority of women in the U.S.? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Women wear high heels for many reasons, but one main reason is for power. Studies have shown that men treat women differently when they wear high heels. Many women use this to their advantage when interacting with men.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Women often insist on wearing high heels, even if their feet suffer from them, because they want to feel power over men. What are the advantages and disadvantages of high heels? We’ll review more about the power of high heels and if they are still relevant in today’s world. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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History of High Heels<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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High heels have been used since the 1600s and before and have become a symbol of military status<\/strong> and power for men. They would wear them when riding horses in battle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When women started wearing high heels more often in the 1700s<\/strong>, they became more of a symbol of feminity, and men stopped wearing them as much. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the 1900s, women continued the trend of wearing high heels, while men usually only wore them as a fashion statement or when wearing cowboy boots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although in the 2000s, women, and society have changed their view on wearing high heels. Many women would rather wear sneakers. The sales of high heels have dropped “…by 65% year-over-year during the second quarter of 2020<\/strong>” (businessinsider.com<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Transformative Power of High Heels<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The trend of not wearing high heels is becoming more popular, yet, over 50% of women still wear high heels. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When discussing with one women’s shoe store owner<\/strong> about high heels, she commented that many women would prefer to wear uncomfortable high heels rather than a shoe with low heels because they feel a noticeable difference in how men treat them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some research suggests that women may feel more confident and powerful when wearing high heels. One study published in the journal Psychology of Women Quarterly found that women who wore high heels reported feeling more confident and powerful, as well as taller and more self-assured, compared to women who wore flat shoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, it is important to note that these feelings of confidence and power may be due in part to societal expectations and gender roles, rather than the shoes themselves. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Men seem to treat women differently<\/strong> when they see a woman who is wearing high heels. There seem to be certain expectations that men and women have that dictate behavior when they interact with each other. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The High Heel Dilemma: Fashion vs. Foot Health<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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It may be important to note that most women are much more informed about how high heels may affect their feet in a negative way. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Women’s foot health<\/strong>, including increased risk of falls and ankle injuries, is important for women to consider when wearing high heels. Choosing footwear that is both comfortable and confident-boosting is when some women are choosing over high heels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Toe Force Calculator – Just For Fun<\/h1>\n

Enter your weight, heel height, and walking speed to calculate the force on your toes. This isn\u2019t accurate but gives an example of possible forces that could occur in different types of shoes. <\/p>\n

\n Weight (in pounds):
\n Heel height (must enter .1+ in inches):
\n Walking speed (must enter .1+ in mph):
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Result: <\/span><\/p>\n