Why aren't there more mid-heel shoes?

catgirl

I can't seem to find many shoes in a mid-heel style that are both edgy and comfortable. And so many of the lower heels are kitten heels, which I really don't do well. Electric blue and animal print shoes are on my list. Have I just become too picky?

There are lots of conventional styles with brands like Clarks and Danskos, but for something more offbeat, it's like a big black hole.

Or am I totally wrong?

14 years ago

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Latest reply was from modgrl

DressLover

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What do you define as mid-heel? 1"-2"?

14 years ago

catgirl

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I'm thinking 1.5" to 2.5".... Obviously part of the issue is that I don't wear traditional pumps, which eliminates a huge part of the shoe market.

14 years ago

rachylou

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Seriously! It's like everything is a mile high or so flat, they're not shoes - they're slippers.

14 years ago

Ginkgo

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Have you looked at GeeWaWa shoes?
http://www.geewawausa.com/shoes_lowheels.html

I've got the ones in the top row and love them.

14 years ago

DressLover

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That surprises me you can't find much in 1.5"-2.5", especially 2"-2.5". I admit I don't usually see many 1.5"-2.0" heels as that seems to be the "awkward" height for shoe designers. It must be harder to get the angle to the shoe to look proportionate at that height.

Electric blue is tricky. It took me at least 3 years to find the pair I wanted. For some reason electric blue shoes often come with a wooden stacked heel, which totally ruins the look of a blue shoe in my option.

Animal print seems easier; however, I know what it feels like to hunt ravenously for the perfect animal print...

14 years ago

Saretta

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Do you like these?
http://www.aldoshoes.com/us/wo.....-madril/35

14 years ago

Saretta

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These are pretty edgy:
http://www.macys.com/catalog/p.....pbY8VULSfw

14 years ago

catgirl

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DL, you have a pair of electric blue shoes? Care to share? I have wanted a pair forever, and now that the color is in style, I had some hopes!

14 years ago

catgirl

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Saretta, I LOVE those Aerosoles! In the grey! How did you find those? Can I hire you?

The others are cute but totally impractical for our weather, sadly.

14 years ago

Saretta

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I am very good with my google!

How about these, they're electric blue AND purple:
https://marketplace.asos.com/l.....-45/143499

14 years ago

Saretta

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Or these are fun:
http://www.dsw.com/shoe/bc+foo.....1b2166c2c0

14 years ago

Saretta

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Here's my last suggestion!
http://www.endless.com/dp/B003.....1JY1684195

14 years ago

Saretta

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No, I lied that wasn't my last...here's an adorable bootie:
http://www.aldoshoes.com/us/cl.....8-kotaki/6

14 years ago

Charmian

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I can't remember where I'd heard of them -- I think it was Angie -- but isn't Scarpasa supposed to have a good selection of mid-heeled shoes?

ETA: yes, it was Angie! http://youlookfab.com/2011/02/.....low-heels/

14 years ago

DressLover

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Here are mine, although I know they are not what you are looking for so I included a pair you might like for inspiration.

#1 are my Manolo Blahnik's I had to have because of the color. I am not big on satin shoes, but I love these.

#2 are my Pour la Victoire's that in this photo look much darker than they truly are. They are the perfect electric blue.

#3 are also Pour la Victorie's for you from a past season, but they may still be out there!

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14 years ago

EmilyC15

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Just wanted to say that I am totally with you on this point. I have a small foot, US size 5.5/ international 35.5. On small feet, a 3' heel wears like a 3.5' heel, and a 4" heel is asking for trouble. So, yeah, more mid-height heel choices, please, universe!

14 years ago

Elly

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What I want to know is why they can't make more shoe styles on a sole similar to these:

http://www.doublehboots.com/Item.asp

Would a heel look stupid with that type of heel? Obviously the rubber could be thinner on the sole, but a stacked, tapered riding heel is the most comfortable heel style ever-- and it is 2". Occasionally I have run across a 2.5" and they are equally comfy and in my mind are much more elegant than some of the chunky square heels manufacturers put on pumps.

14 years ago

rae

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You aren't wrong. :T

Have you considered shortening a 3 inch heel to 2.5? I think Angie did this once... it may get you what you want faster, though it is an extra cost.

14 years ago

modgrl

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I just got 2.5" cole haans. They are not super edgy but amazingly practical and flattering. Let your other pieces shine. Not every part of your outfit needs to be a statement.

14 years ago

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