You may probably think all the high heels you see on the shoes of ladies are the same. But see, there are different kinds of heels for shoes. Stiletto heels are narrow pointed heels, giving it the look of a spike or a dagger. Stiletto heels make legs look longer. Stiletto heels can have different heights, from half and inch to five or six inches. Women who dance in ballrooms and stages like to wear stiletto heels because of its sleek look and sexy feel. Not only dancers, but also almost every woman who want to appear themselves as exotic.

Most women have many pairs of stiletto heeled shoes in their wardrobe. They are simply main types. Some give them a sexy look while others make them appear as a businesswoman. You can also find one that is appropriate for just any occasion.

Just like many good things, stiletto heels too were first designed in italy. They became extremely popular in the 50s. Not only women, but men also wore stiletto. Unbelievable! But true. Stiletto heels would go well with formal outfits. Men wore it to add two or three inches to their actual height and were in a search for better (taller) personality.

After the mid seventies, stiletto shoes were seen more as an erotic content than as a measure to make one taller. Women begin to see it as a source of confidence and power. Of course stiletto shoes were part of bedroom life for a number of couples across Europe and America.

If you hit a ladies footwear store, you will be amazed at the variety of shapes and sizes available for stiletto shoes. The style of the shoes depends much on your choice of occasion to use them. The price as you guess is on the higher end. Given the nature of usage of stiletto heels only in select occasions, you can expect to keep the shoes for at least a few years, justifying your investment.