On the other side of the spectrum, the best high heels for women are, of course, always fitting for dressier moments too. ... The Sandal Heel.

It's described by a long, thin heel—often found on boots, pumps, and strappy sandals alike. Stuart Weitzman Merinda Patent-Leather Sandals $395 at NET-A-PORTER ...

Gueguen's study had 19-year-old female volunteers wearing black shoes with heels that were 0.5cm (0.2 inches) or 5cm (2 inches) or 9cm (3 1/2 inches) high. Then they asked men between the ages of ...

As women normally walk differently from men, high heels may help exaggerate the particularly feminine aspects of gait. What these shoes do is make women walk even more like women.

It's a dilemma many women face when they go out — do they deal with uncomfortable heels or opt for flats? But believe it or not, the high heel trend began with men.

“While women’s fashion constantly evolves, this research aligns well with previous research that men perceive women in high heels as more attractive than those in flat shoes,” the report read.

How on Earth do women walk in high heels? Seriously now . . . shouldn't they tip over? The answer is: Science.