Kitten Heels: yay or nay

chewyspaghetti

I think kitten heels are adorable- I always have. I rarely wear them because they are a more formal look to footwear and less stable for the running around that I do. I’ll probably be looking for a pair for dressy occasions, though- since I can’t do high heels.

September 8, 2010 at 7:30 am

lifeasamama

oh i love kitten heels! when i am chasing after kiddos but still want to look cute, kitten heels do that for me. i am very comfortable with this height, and wear it often. i like that they make me feel dressy without compromising comfort. as i’m usually carrying my fat baby around, my center of gravity is off, and higher heels than this (no matter how comfortable they are) make me feel like i’m off balance all day, and my lower back gets all wonky. kitten heels don’t have this problem for me.

September 8, 2010 at 7:33 am

Becky

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It would have to be the *right* kitten heel. I’d be more apt to wear the one in the upper right than any of the others. First, I like a heel with a wider base than most kitten hells (for more stability), plus with my wide feet and muscular legs I feel a sturdier heel suits me better.

September 8, 2010 at 7:37 am

Becky

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Oops, kitten *heels*.

September 8, 2010 at 7:38 am

marie

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I do feel slightly dumpy in most kitten heels, but the right pair are more comfy and can be stylish- not marmish.
Marie @ Lemondrop ViNtAge

September 8, 2010 at 7:38 am

Vani

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Hmm…I’d much rather prefer a low wedge heel to a kitten heel. It’s just a personal balance thing. I love 2 inch heels on the other hand. Perfect for those days I don’t want to handle heels but don’t want to wear flats either. But those DVF booties are calling my name.

September 8, 2010 at 7:39 am

Kate

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I like this height of heel, but I find they’re more comfortable when the heel is thicker – more like the black and white striped shoes than the purple ones you posted.

September 8, 2010 at 7:40 am

LoP

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I have a few kitten heels that I like under almost short pants that I can’t wear with heels and also full skirts. I love the look of kitten heels with knee length full skirts and a fitting top.

September 8, 2010 at 7:40 am

gina

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Don’t like ’em. If I’m going to wear heels, I want a bit more height.

September 8, 2010 at 7:46 am

kimlee

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Kitten heels are my 2nd favorite heel height. Admittedly, I love the way my calves/left look in 3 inch heels, but after more than 4-5 hours of wear, my feet and knees are screaming for relief. However, I can wear kitten heels for hours on end without pain. I have also become very efficent at running in kitten heels, which will be a necessary skill as my 6 month old is attempting to crawl.

September 8, 2010 at 7:48 am

Michelle

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Yes, yes, a thousand times yes! It’s the only heel-height I can wear without exposing my inner clutz. My only problem is that many shoes offered in that height range have delicate, almost-stiletto-like spike heels that I can’t walk on. More wedges and stacked heels, please!

September 8, 2010 at 7:49 am

quail

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I would also prefer a low wedge to a kitten heel, but I prefer a kitten heel to a higher heel. I’m not a fan of any of the shoes pictured here though.

September 8, 2010 at 7:49 am

Cookie

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Even though I am short, I love kitten heels! I have a pair of brown ones and a pair in oxblood that go with many things. I can run around in them all day. They make me happy.

September 8, 2010 at 7:49 am

shell

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Not a fan unless we are counting low wedge heels. Like others, I prefer a more stable heel.

September 8, 2010 at 7:50 am

taylor

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I have a few pr. Not my favorite height, but they are probably the best height for mos people to wear:)t.

September 8, 2010 at 7:52 am

Emely

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Like VIni, I prefer wedges and 3 inch heels.

September 8, 2010 at 7:52 am

Mrs. M

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I think they’re ADORABLE! They might be my favorite heel. They’re so sweet and feminine, but they’re still really comfortable. (Those purple ones are darling.)

September 8, 2010 at 7:55 am

Dusty

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Kitten heels are okay if they’re thicker, like black and white pair above, but I can’t do spindly heels like the rest of them. I just can’t do spindly heels, no matter the height and sometimes the proportions of the shoe just look better for a chunkier heel if the heel is a bit taller.

September 8, 2010 at 7:55 am

BlondeAmbition

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Love em!

September 8, 2010 at 7:56 am

NK

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Not a fan, at least, on me. Like Gina, if I’m going to wear heels, I prefer something higher. Plus, they seem harder to walk in than a higher heel to me. I think part of it has to do with the balance of the shoe, a smaller heel doesn’t weigh as much as a higher heel does. That sounds crazy, right?

September 8, 2010 at 7:57 am

Kristen

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When I first started wearing heels, I stuck with kitten heels. But now I don’t think they look right on my foot, and they are far less comfortable than a solid 2-3 inch. Like several have said above, I would rather wear a low wedge than a kitten heel. Something about that tiny heel imprint feels much less stable to me in the low version than it does in a taller one. Weird, but true!

September 8, 2010 at 8:00 am

summerbl4ck

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They’re not a good shape for my short thick legs. But count me in for low wedges, pls!

September 8, 2010 at 8:00 am

Angie

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Ladies, not getting the lack of stability thing here at all.Thick, or chunky kitten heels are VERY stable – one of the reasons I love them (MJ heel top right and my new red Miz Mooz Alcott pumps). And that my foot is less arched.

Wedges are not included

September 8, 2010 at 8:02 am

Sarah

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Yeah, I find them unstable too. Why is that?! I’m not a fan of heels that low unless they’re a wedge.
So I guess I’m a “nay”.

September 8, 2010 at 8:07 am

sinead

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I echo Kristen on this. I’m all for low heels, but a narrow low heel can feel unstable. The chunkier version (like on the striped pump) would probably be fine.

But very happy to hear lower heels are being made!

September 8, 2010 at 8:07 am

FiestyWife

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WOO-HOO! Love me some kitten heels! I’m solidly on Team Kitten Heel. If I could find enough kittens & low wedges that is all that I would wear. I do prefer a slightly thicker heel (black & white above) but I prefer that on all my heels no matter the height. Kittens give me the little bit of height & calf shaping that I enjoy but are still very comfortable and let me chase my very active toddler around. GO KITTENS!

September 8, 2010 at 8:08 am

Scarlet

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I love a kitten heel. I think three inches looks more glamorous but I cannot get on about my day in those things. The kitten heel gives me a feminine feeling but allows me to stay on my feet and walk for reasonably long stretches.

September 8, 2010 at 8:09 am

Tara

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Angie, I find that the more stiletto-style a kitten heel is, or the more “inset” the heel is from the back of the shoe, the less stable it is. I also find they wear very quickly as the center of gravity means the edges of the heels get worn away, particularly cheaper plastic finished heels.

I think wedges and thicker heels not set in too far from the back of the shoe solve this issue though.

I love the height! I am tall already so its perfect for me to be tall without towering, yet still lengthening my line and making me feel like I’m wearing heels

September 8, 2010 at 8:13 am

Laura

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Love kitten heels. Always have! They are ladylike and comfortable. That said, I am petite and have a small foot. The scale of a kitten heel suits my frame and puts me in an Audrey Hepburn state of mind. Totally fab.

September 8, 2010 at 8:17 am

bj1111

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mostly i want options. i may pick up a pair of black courts with an interesting texture to swap between super-high heels instead of the flats that i keep as back up.

September 8, 2010 at 8:18 am

Sally McGraw

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I don’t have a problem with how kitten heels make ME look, but the heel size and style itself doesn’t appeal to me aesthetically.

September 8, 2010 at 8:21 am

Jodi

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Nay. I have thick ankles and the little heels just look like my strong legs squashed them down. To balance out my leg I need chunkier heels. I love the cute kitten heels on others though!!

September 8, 2010 at 8:26 am

Inge

I was always under the impression that a kitten heel was a very specific type of thin, low heel (more like the first picture)?
I’m not a huge fan of that look for myself (not my kind of aesthetic and they look a bit off on me too, probably because of my height and build).
I don’t mind the look of the heels on the boots (the one on the left reminds me a bit of my purple Fly London ankle boots), but at heart I’m a chunky heel/wedge heel girl, no matter the height of the heels. Therefore I’m most attracted to the MJ striped (oh dear, striped!!) pumps in the upper right corner.

And I do prefer a slightly higher heel with skirts and dresses, makes me feel more elegant. But I’ll wear chunky low heels with pants and jeans without given it a second thought.

September 8, 2010 at 8:28 am

Antje

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I think they’re cute but not my favorite heel. I generally prefer a chunkier heel, both for the look and for the stability.

September 8, 2010 at 8:30 am

rute

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I prefer higher heels!

September 8, 2010 at 8:31 am

sherrykay

I went to my daughter’s wedding in long dress, smart kitten heels….or so I thought. In the mirror I looked like something very big teetering on something small.

September 8, 2010 at 8:33 am

Queen Mum

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I love the height of kitten heels. They are the most versatile for me. What I don’t always like is the particular shoe that sports the kitten heel. Often the heel is not the right “kind” of heel for my eye. So I guess what I mean is that I often don’t care for the particular heel that they put on the shoe. LOL… am I making any sense whatsoever?
I do like all the shoes you posted above, the first one not being my favorite.

September 8, 2010 at 8:35 am

Beth

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Like Inge, I always thought kitten heels were specifically low and slender. That style of heel has always felt more unstable to me than a 3″ heel and in fact, the only shoes I can remember stumbling in have had heels like these. I think it also has to do with the fact that the heel is often farther under the foot and not centered.

I do like the look, but only with pants. I prefer a taller heel for skirts and dresses.

September 8, 2010 at 8:35 am

Marlene

I am on Team Kitten Heels. If I’m not in flats, its kitten heels. I find them very stable and keeps my foot at a good angle. I have some Fidji heels and they are about 1-1/2 inches…my favourite shoes! Even when kitten heels are thinner, they feel stable to me. Although I like the LOOK of the thicker ones…seems more proportional than the thinner ones to my eye.

September 8, 2010 at 8:37 am

Amanda

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As someone who can’t wear 3″ heels, I love the height of kitten heels. But the somewhat narrow heel keeps them from being an every day shoe for me. I did just buy a pair of booties with a kitten heel so we’ll see how I do walking cobbled stoned streets in them!

September 8, 2010 at 8:38 am

Barbara

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I love the classy look and comfortable feel of kitten heels and rarely wear anything higher. Favorite: My black leather kitten heels with a killer pointy toe and cream colored top stitching. I have an identical pair in red. I believe in duplicates. Meow!

September 8, 2010 at 8:46 am

Diana

I love love love the height of kitten heels, but I actually do not like the look all that much. For lower heel heights, I prefer a chunkier heel to balance it out. I feel that most kitten heels tend to look squat and wobbly – the exceptions are the hourglass-shaped ones that flare out at the bottom.

September 8, 2010 at 8:51 am

Jonesy

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How funny! I thought I was the only one who had issues with stability with these types of heels, but apparently not. I think they look great, but they aren’t stable for me. I think it has to do with what Beth W mentioned: The placement of the heel isn’t usually right under the back of the shoe, but further down toward the arch, making the shoe unstable (at least for me, and many others, apparently :). The skinniness of the heel doesn’t help matters either. I’m much more stable, with less ankle strain, on a 2- inch solid heel. Or a wedge, of course.

September 8, 2010 at 8:53 am

looloo

short answer: if I am wearing pants I HAVE to wear close to 3″ BUT w/ a PLATFORM of up to an inch….as I have short legs and need to get my butt “off of the ground”…if I am wearing dress/skirt i can go lower. For pants they all need to have the samae height.. Tall order. AND I have a curvy foot so very few brands work for me.

September 8, 2010 at 8:53 am

marianna

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LOVE them. These are the only heels that I can truly wear. I don’t like kitten heel sandals (look a bit dated to me), but pumps and booties — absolutely!

September 8, 2010 at 9:01 am

Anne (mrsanniep)

I love kitten heels! I much prefer the look of my bare leg in a kitten heel than I do in a flat (although I wear both). Just that little bit of lift that angles the top of the foot …

September 8, 2010 at 9:01 am

Mamapicklejuice

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Kind of a wobbly heel height for me, but I’m not totally against it. I think my LC ankle boots have a kitten heel…

September 8, 2010 at 9:02 am

Carole

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Yay from me, as long as they are comfy! Anything that is less than 2 inches I will try wholeheartedly! I don’t have a pair, unfortunately, but I would if I found a cute versatile pair!

September 8, 2010 at 9:11 am

April

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I like their lower height but not the kind with a very skinny heel, which looks odd and imbalanced to me.

September 8, 2010 at 9:12 am

Sveta

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Even though I prefer heel height to be under 2″ most of kitten heels are not for me. I prefer heels like in the striped pair (which are chunkier and not curving in but go in a straight line) but I never thought they are kitten heels! However majority of them look really bad with my big feet and thick ankles – I have a feeling they are going to break under me! I need a chunkier heel which does not curve in – if they are still considered a variety of kitten heels then these ones are for me.

September 8, 2010 at 9:14 am

Bianca

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Like the way I look in 3inchers best, however I will more likely wear the kittens for the comfort. (Flats are still my fav).

September 8, 2010 at 9:17 am

Steve Galindo

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Nay .. =? Heels look dated ..

September 8, 2010 at 9:18 am

JewelryGirl

Like others have mentioned, I thought kitten heels resemebled the thinner lower heel on the upper left. I would not have considered the others kittens, maybe the bottom right gray bootie though. I can wear them & think they are the perfect balance between a heel & comfort. Go kitties here also!

September 8, 2010 at 9:28 am

Rose

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I <3 kitten heels-perfect for my job (can NOT wear higher heels in my job..). I got a pair of black, pointed toe kitten heels last spring and I think the pointed toe helps the heels seem like they are higher, somehow the pointed toe seems to lengthen the leg line in a way that a higher heel would, am I crazy?

September 8, 2010 at 9:30 am

Cecilia

I like the idea of a kitten heel, but they have always looked “odd” on me. I find the shape of the heel has much to do with it, as I find a heel that has a wide top and a tiny, tiny heel bottom to look disproportionate. Out of all the ones pictured, the one I would try is the one on the bottom left.

September 8, 2010 at 9:36 am

Lisa

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I’m not a fan of the kitten heels. If I am going to wear a heel, I opt for a higher heel than these. If I am going to wear something on the low side, I’ll grab a pair of ballet flats with a one inch heel instead. As others have stated, I often feel I am wobbling around in a stiletto kitten heel, which is odd because I can wear a 3 1/2 inch stiletto with no noticable wobbling. For a lower heel style I prefer a very chucky to wedge type of heel instead.

September 8, 2010 at 9:50 am

slythwolf

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I prefer kitten heels to higher heels and flats. When I’m barefoot, I naturally walk around with my heels a little bit off the ground, my mom says because I have such high arches. So they’re really perfect for me. I’m glad they’re trending because it means I’ll be able to stock up–they’ve been hard to find in my price range for a while now.

September 8, 2010 at 9:58 am

klauren

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Meow! Feisty Wife sez love me some kitten heels – yes, indeed – If it has to be a heel, it’s kittens for me.

September 8, 2010 at 10:13 am

Christine

I love kitten heels!

September 8, 2010 at 10:44 am

Mae

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I’m not fond of the kitten heel- it looks like one is teetering on a toothpick. However, the idea of a “chunky kitten heel” (which I would have said was an oxymoron before Angie posted examples) seems more reasonable.

September 8, 2010 at 10:51 am

Nell Jean

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I failed to vote before. My fav heel height for pumps is 2 and 3/4 inches: high enough, but not dangerous. I like a straighter heel than ‘kitten,’ but not quite as substantial as the Talbots heels that look like columns in front of the courthouse.

September 8, 2010 at 10:51 am

Lauren

They make me look stumpy, other wise, I would wear modern looking versions more often. I have a wedge pair I adore, but can only wear them with jeans.

I need sky high heels for skirts and dresses.

September 8, 2010 at 11:01 am

Cherie

I’m a “woman of a certain age” and I’m short, but I love them and I receive compliments when I wear them. And, in Phoenix, without hose!

September 8, 2010 at 11:13 am

chellebrate

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I like them. They wouldn’t be my first choice most of the time, but I do find them cute. I have only one pair – a leopard print.

September 8, 2010 at 11:26 am

Melody

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I love kitten heels. I think they look demure & feminine … I much prefer kittens to thick chunky heels. And kitten heels are usually the best height for most of my dress pants. I will be stocking up.

September 8, 2010 at 11:33 am

Lannie

Love kitten heels. They are sexy but still lady-like, and a little bit retro. Plus they’re easier to walk in than a higher heel (for me, anyway). What’s not to love?? I’m glad to hear I’ll be able to find a pair this fall! The purple pair on the upper left are right up my alley.

September 8, 2010 at 11:41 am

Linda

Joining the chorus of those who are skeptical of the daintiness, not the height. They do feel wobbly to me, as well as looking silly beneath my general Sturdiness.

September 8, 2010 at 11:44 am

Donna

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I like kitten heels. I do prefer a bit thicker heel though.

Since I don’t have fussy feet I can wear flats or heels although I usually don’t wear anything over about 3″. I like most any heel height, it just depends on the overall look of the shoe.

September 8, 2010 at 11:51 am

Louise

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I love the height of kitten heels but find the narrow ones unstable. I don’t think I’ve come across wider kitten heels? x

September 8, 2010 at 11:54 am

Sihaya

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I love kitten heels for both low heel height (my favorite) and looks. However, they’re not as stable as thicker heels which I can wear a bit higher. So most of the kitten heels I own only come out when I don’t have an 8 hour standing or a long walking day.

September 8, 2010 at 12:10 pm

Alecia

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Oh, I LOVE kitten heels. Those booties you posted, Angie, are to die for! Why are they called kitten heels anyway?

September 8, 2010 at 12:54 pm

Dawn

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I like kitten heels and will wear them when I want to be practical and feminine. However they aren’t my favourite heel height by far, I much prefer 3 inch heels.

September 8, 2010 at 1:46 pm

Polly (thunalata)

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I like the height of the heels but prefer the shape of the heels on the striped one for me – more of a stacked heel, which is my ‘go-to’ heel. I think that my ankles (which are not very slender!) look ‘thick’ in the curved shape of the other ones. Are there any rules about this – I thought I couldn’t wear mary-janes and other shoes with straps because of my shape and then after another post of yours I realised that yet again I could wear them but only if they were made a certain way – the devil is in the detail. Is it the same with kitten heels?

September 8, 2010 at 1:55 pm

Meredith2

I agree with Diana’s comments. I’d rather have a wider, chunkier heel if the shoes are low, or just where the high heels if it’s narrow. I find the comfort level almost the same with the low and high heels if it’s a narrow base.

September 8, 2010 at 1:59 pm

Sparky

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What Laura said!

September 8, 2010 at 2:12 pm

Tanya

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I love short heels, but mostly go for wedges or chunky kitten heels. I actually did not know those were called kitten heels too, I thought the name was reserved for the dainty ones. For some reason, the thin kitten heels do not appeal to me.

September 8, 2010 at 3:24 pm

Lena

Hmm. To my eye a delicate kitten heel gets overwhelmed by my legs, and I prefer more chunky styles. It’s not a matter of height, but of shape.

However, the striped MJ pair is giving me heart palpitations

September 8, 2010 at 3:48 pm

shana

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Wow, some of these are very cute! I adore the black booties. I’m never been a fan of them on myself – like many others, I prefer a small wedge heel but if I found something similar to those repetto booties, I would definitely give them a try!

September 8, 2010 at 4:27 pm

Sandi

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I prefer a higher heel. I like the shape & length they give my legs and find them fairly comfortable. But I have a pair of kitten heels that are rather old, but look fairly new in style. I may have to try them again in front of the mirror.

September 8, 2010 at 5:41 pm

Bevs

I love kitten heels! I like to mix up my heel heights and these are a nice alternative to higher heels for those times when a higher heel isn’t practical.

September 8, 2010 at 6:10 pm

Maya

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I’m surprised so many people who wear 3″ stilettos complain about kitten heels being wobbly! Strange.

I like my heels short and slim–a bit like me. Or short and chunky–a bit like me when I’ve had too many cupcakes.

I don’t see these replacing high heels, so even if I were a high heel wearer, I’d be happy that there is more variety available. Variety is always a good thing.

My shoe challenges go far and beyond simple issues of heel height, so I’m neutral on a personal level. I think most of these shoes will still be painful for my needs, but they are definitely cute and much more wearable than the 3-inchers.

September 8, 2010 at 7:49 pm

Meredith

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I think kitten heels look great as long as they are not too skinny. If they are chunkier they look great. Somehow they just look odd to me when they are short and skinny.

September 8, 2010 at 8:32 pm

Marley

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Kitten heels – if they have a tapered, almost pointed toe – are alright for me. Otherwise, I feel like a little girl when I am wearing them. I’d much rather wear a higher heeled shoe – or a flat! Actually, I could go the rest of my life without ever wearing a kitten heel and be just fine!
Why ARE they called kitten heels????

September 8, 2010 at 8:39 pm

Fathenry

I’m wearing kitten heels almost every day to work. I have a pair of madden girl pumps in dark red that truly go with just about everything. The kitten heel makes them dressy enough for work, but still extremely comfortable for running around. I’m glad there will be a good selection. Wearable, dressy and nice!

September 8, 2010 at 9:44 pm

MsMary

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I usually wear higher heels because I’m short and like the additional height. But I had a favorite pair of red patent leather kitten heels that I literally wore out. So I am open to feeling the kitten heel love. They are certainly comfy for a busy running-around day.

September 8, 2010 at 10:43 pm

Dana

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Love, Love, Love kitten heels! I actually like having a variety of heel heights, but kitten heels are both sophisticated and comfortable. I love the looks of 3 inch heels, but the comfort factor makes them limiting. I have the most trouble finding flats that I like and are comfortable-never feel quite as chic in flats as I’d like.

September 9, 2010 at 12:34 am

Frances

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I seem to see less kitten heels in stores now than a few years ago, but I still have a few pairs that I love. In my latest quest for a flesh-toned pump, I am even eyeing a pair of Ann Taylor shoes right now that are described as a kitten heel, though with a 2 3/4″ heel, I am skeptical that it qualifies for that distinction.

September 9, 2010 at 5:49 am

Debora

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I’m a fan! Glad to hear that heel heights are coming down.

September 9, 2010 at 8:46 am

Debbie

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If I’m going to wear heels they are perfect for me. Just the right height.

September 9, 2010 at 9:55 am

Nicki

It is situational. I will say, more often than not, I don’t like them. The ones I see are actually harder to walk in than a higher heel because I think they are less stable. Also, they make a lot of women’s feet appear wider and flatter in my oppinion. In addition, they look more formal than many everyday outfits. I prefer a lower, wedge or stacked heel to a kitten heel generally.

September 9, 2010 at 4:16 pm

AJ

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I’m all for kitten heels! This one is my teeniest heeled pair:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/w.....926761777/
The stubs are so cute!

September 10, 2010 at 1:12 am

Mac

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What Quail said : )

September 10, 2010 at 2:46 am

Jenava

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I only like them when they are pencil thin with a pointy toe. I like to wear them with pencil skirts and skinny pants for a 1960’s-inspired look. With thick heels or round toes I feel the look a bit frumpy. In the above examples I only like the DVF shootie…and actually none of these really are what I think of when I think of a classic kitten-heel pump…

September 10, 2010 at 9:49 am

Katana

I hate kitten heels. Especially thin ones, I find them rather inelegant, the heel looks disproportionnally small, so trying them on makes me feel like I’m so heavy I crushed my shoes. They don’t bother me on other people though, but I wouldn’t wear them. For small heels, I prefed wedges, or stacked heels.

September 13, 2010 at 4:17 am

Elbe

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Yes to kitten heels! Look how great MObama looks in them. Sometimes a lower heel looks better than a higher one.

September 16, 2010 at 5:12 am

jenergy

i think i may be able to explain some of the physiology behind the “kitten heels are less stable than stilettos” theme: when walking in a very high heel, the weight of your body comes down repeatedly on the balls of your feet, which are built to support such weight with some stability. (you can walk across the room on your “tip toes,” right? you’re actually walking on the balls of your feet.) as such, very high heels feel more stable, and even fairly comfortable, at least for a few hours (after which time i think any woman who claims her stilettos aren’t killing has got to be lying). when walking in a kitten heel, your body weight is still coming down mostly on your heels, just as when you’re walking flat-footed. that weight coming down on a small point instead of your broad, flat heel can leave many a kitten-heeled walker feeling wobbly. i know the “unstable” complaint isn’t universal, but it does seem to be a running theme, and i do think there’s some clear physiology behind it. (indeed, i purchase only stacked or chunky heels in this height, after a few unfortunate ankle twists in kittens. i just don’t feel confident walking in them.)

September 21, 2010 at 11:23 am

Pouty

I had only one pair of kitten heels, that was back in the mid-late eighties. They were size 8 1/2M (my feet were smaller then, but I was still plus sized). They were taupe, had a pointy toe, and showed the cleavage of all of my toes. They fit my feet comfortably with no pinching or squeezing. However, in addition to being wobbly, I could not keep these kitten heels on my heels at all. They mercilessly flapped on my heels, and they mercilessly slipped and fell off my heels, even with the mere flexing of my toes. With the extremely low vamp, the heels would almost touch the floor after popping off my heels when I knelt down. About a year or so after buying the kitten heels, I lost over 50 lbs; and those kitten heels slipping and falling off my heels ceased! Must’ve been my fat feet that caused the merciless flapping on my heels, and the constant slipping and falling off my heels! But they were still wobbly, so I donated them and never bought another pair of kitten heels since. But they were cute shoes, and I wore them with dresses and jeans.

April 10, 2024 at 5:08 am

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