I'm new here, feel like I'm muscling in on a conversation at a party! My shyness extends to the www!

I like heels as I am vertically challenged and have bought these, which are v comfy despite the height: http://www.marksandspencer.com.....1315126370

But have always loved that worker / boy boot look in the Chanel collection, and have been eyeing up these for the last week:

http://www.marksandspencer.com.....1315127270

Low, but not totally flat, flats. Not leather but great price. Will continue to look and think.

PS Hope the links work - not sure if I'm supposed to do something other than cut and paste.

Hey, innersmile - I also love those second boots. And, yay! Another Brit

I am pleased that heels are getting lower, they were getting ridiculously high, particularly for 'party' shoes - 5 inch heels, high platforms - I can't even walk in those!

A heel height of 2 and half to 2 and three quarter inches is perfect for me - I already have wedge ankle boots of that height, and can walk all day in them, and I still get that little extra bit of height (I am 5ft 3 and half inches tall).

The Chanel collection was beautiful - that shade of green, the scrunchy textures, the shapes .... heaven!

This is good news! I would like to try wearing more heels and it would be great if we had a bigger assortment of lower heels to choose from.

Good news! Thanks for the heads-up, Angie!

I enjoy all heel heights (I think my max pair are 5" but that's with a 1" platform, and they're sitting shoes!) so even though I'm on Team Heels, I welcome this news. Sometimes I wish it were easier to find mid heights, since it seems lately it's been all one extreme or the other.

Of course, now that our closets are loaded with chunky heels and platforms, I expect the return of slim heels and delicate shapes. The designers have to do something to keep us buying more!

Just after I realized that a higher heel is more comfy for me!

Hm, feeling a bit more pressure to snap up some high wedges before it's too late...

I truly hope so! I have been seeing some heel height variety at the high end of the price range, so that does bode well, maybe. Just check out these Alexander Wang boots!

This news makes me happy! 3" heels are my absolute maximum height, but I prefer 2" for dressier shoes -- they have been nearly impossible to get though. There have been slim pickings for several seasons as shoes were either too high or flat (I like flats though).

Angie, how long until you think the runway trends trickle down to mass market?

Such sweet music to my ears. I like to walk a lot.

I am glad to hear it! I don't think that super-high heels will be going away at all any time soon, but the more *variety* of heel heights that we have out there - and the opportunity to purchase mid, low, or flat-heeled shoes that are fun and stylish - the better. I'm all for moving away from the concept that you can't be stylish without wearing 4+" heels, and my feet are happier for it, too.

While I love my heels, I'd be a lot happier with fewer stratospheric heels and more reasonable heel heights out there to choose from, so I hope this trend continues!

Alongside all the skyscraper heels in Topshop, check out the range of flats, everything from evening to menswear inspired:
http://www.topshop.com/webapp/.....geSize=200

Interestingly, most of the styles I looked at are sold out. So your instincts and eye for trends look to be on the money, Angie.