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Would you consider 2 3/4" a high heel?

annagybe

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In light of my annoying pain in the @*# I'm off high heels.
I have a 15% coupon was considering these in black/nude.

http://piperlime.gap.com/brows.....=212175022

12 years ago

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bj1111

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for me...those are running shoes. but in your condition, should you be wearing any heels at all? how about flatform for edge and height?

12 years ago

Janet

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Those look like everyday shoes to me, but you need to make sure your feet are happy so you heal!

12 years ago

modgrl

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I guess it's all in the shape of the heel. A larger heel, especially a wedge would be more stable. My DV Pali's are 3" and feel like air, usually 3" heels are high for me.

12 years ago

Queen Mum

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Those look like a great height to me. I always look at the angle... two shoes with the same listed heel height can have a different angle of slope for some reason. Those look like a nice gentle slope and the heel looks very stable.
But, I don't know what is going on with you, so it could be that you need to go no more than an inch or so for a while until you get things squared away.

12 years ago

catgirl

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I'm good with anything 3' or under.

12 years ago

Antje

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I think "high heel" is a relative term and based on your personal experience. For me it's getting up to the limit, but I would absolutely consider these because of the chunky heel (I've found that for me the chunkiness of the heel makes a bigger difference than the height). Finally, heel is only one factor of foot comfort - the shape and cushioning of the foot bed makes a huge diff as well.

12 years ago

ironkurtin

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A skinny heel at that height, yes. A chunky one, not as much.

12 years ago

annagybe

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Well it's free returns so I'll gamble. Also finally bit the bullet on these

http://piperlime.gap.com/brows.....=887527002

12 years ago

Scarlet

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Major Yay for the BSMs!! I think with health issues, yes I would say 2.75 is high.

12 years ago

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Well, I would say a stacked chunky heel makes it much more manageable, and if it were stiletto I would call it too high. But . . . since your issue is a medical one, and not just ease of walking I'd say it's a high heel. I found 3 months after my ankle sprain that my riding boots, that I would normally consider flat with their 1 1/2" heel, caused pain and swelling in the healing foot

12 years ago

Kappy

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Yes! Any orthopedist would also consider it a high heel. But those are cute!

12 years ago

Sylvie

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High for work but not for play. How's that for a non-helpful answer?

12 years ago

Laura B.

Active Member

I agree with Kappy, I think they aren't very high, but your doctor might!

12 years ago

rae

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I hope they work for you! I'd consider that a low heel, myself, and they are cute!

12 years ago

Angie

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Fashion Stylist

I consider that a high heel. It's all relative

12 years ago

HeleenH

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For me those are high heels and if you are told you can't wear high heels, you should look further...

12 years ago

rachylou

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health-wise, ya, 2.75" is a high heel.

12 years ago

missvee

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I'd say they are high heels given your foot problems but they'll probably be comfortable enough providing you're not on your feet all day.

12 years ago

Carole

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Cute shoes! I can't wear anything over 2 inches. PERIOD. 1 to 1 1/2 is best, I'm never even tempted. I have bad feet and have wasted too much money on shoes that I thought would work for me and have learned my lesson. I have very strict requirements!

12 years ago

Mellllls

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i wouldn't consider that heel a high heel based on the way it's shaped.

12 years ago

Anonymous

I would consider those shoes practical and sturdy. But it's in the construction and fit. ( and quality of materials). Order them , try them , and make your mind. I don't know about how one should react to medical problems like that. Maybe you can try them but have a pair of flats in back-up?

12 years ago

Dashrashi

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Anna? I have a deep and abiding personal relationship with that pair of shoes, in the black/nude. I visit them at the shoe store around the block every couple of weeks. I think about them while daydreaming at work. They are unspeakably amazing. Can you please take lots of pictures when they get there and tell me how the sizing runs? I would be eternally grateful.

(That said, 2.75" is right on the border of being a high heel for me. 2-2.5" tends to not really feel high-high, and anything under 2" I can basically treat as a flat for all intents and purposes. And this is coming from someone who tends to max out at 3.75" and really more like 3.5".)

12 years ago

annagybe

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Thanks everyone; you have to remember I'm the crazy one who wears 5" sometimes, 4" inches with ease.
Dashrashi I will post pictures and a full report.

12 years ago

citygirldc

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Anything over 3" for me is too high. 2 3/4 is the perfect heel for me and my arches.

12 years ago

Aziraphale

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That's a medium heel for me. If it's a thick heel like that, I'd be fine wearing it all day walking all over town.

12 years ago

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