Heels

Also known as chunky-heel shoes, this design features a thick, square heel that resembles a block. The heel's larger surface area makes this style easier to walk in by distributing your body weight more evenly rather than loading it all onto a small point (like that of a stiletto heel).

A Cuban heel is very similar to a block heel but is almost always short to medium in height, whereas block heels can be quite tall. On the scale of comfort and wearability, Cuban heels rank highly.

This heel showcases a cone-shaped design with a thick base that tapers to a delicate point. Think of this versatile, timeless heel shape as a thicker version of the classic stiletto—the cone heel accentuates your legs like a stiletto, but the extra support at the base makes it easier to walk in.

A flared-heel style features an inverted tapered design, with a slimmer top that gradually widens toward a square bottom for more of a chunky-heel effect. This heel type rose to popularity in the 1970s and offers a bit of vintage nostalgia today.

If you're looking for a bold heel shape, consider a decorative heel. These styles vary widely, ranging from simple sphere-shaped heels to more ornate, whimsical designs like flowers, animals, hearts and globes.

The spool heel (also called a pompadour heel, an Antoinette heel or a Louis heel) is a variation on the French heel, which reigned in popularity from the seventeenth century to the 1920s. The French heel featured a pronounced hourglass design: a wide top, thin middle and curved bottom for more stability.

The stiletto is an iconic heel type that rose to fame in the 1950s and has remained a constant in fashion ever since. With its tall, thin, pointed silhouette, this shoe is aptly named after the stiletto dagger. While their design helps legs appear longer, stiletto heels certainly require some practice to walk in.

When you want a heel that offers comfort and stability, a platform heel is one of our top picks. Popular in the '70s, this style is typically elevated in both the back and front of the shoe. Because of its retro look and walkable design, a platform heel is a great choice for concerts, festivals and everyday events.

Unlike other types of heels, this design features a continuous, solid, wedge-shaped outsole that starts low in the toe box and gradually grows in height back to the heel. This distributes weight across the foot more evenly and gives you the best of both worlds: height and comfort.