If you're a woman, there's a chance you've probably worn high heels before. So you know how uncomfortable they can be. 

Yet, for many different reasons, despite the pain, we continue to slip our feet into 4, 6, even 8 inch heels. For some, they make you feel powerful, others like the additional height they provide, some like how they make our butts and legs look. But did you know heels were never intended to walk in? 

In this episode of The Quicky we're going back in time to understand the history of the high heel, how they were meant for men and whether they are considered a feminist or anti-feminist statement.

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Host: Claire Murphy and Grace Rouvray

With thanks to: 

Nicole Rudolph - Fashion Historian and shoe maker

Producer: Claire Murphy and Grace Rouvray 

Executive Producer: Kally Borg

Audio Producer: Thom Lion

If you're a woman, there's a chance you've probably worn high heels before. So you know how uncomfortable they can be. 
Yet, for many different reasons, despite the pain, we continue to slip our feet into 4, 6, even 8 inch heels. For some, they make you feel powerful, others like the additional height they provide, some like how they make our butts and legs look. But did you know heels were never intended to walk in? 
In this episode of The Quicky we're going back in time to understand the history of the high heel, how they were meant for men and whether they are considered a feminist or anti-feminist statement.
Liked this episode of The Quicky? <a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/the-quicky/">You can listen to daily news and deep dives here.</a>
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CONTACT US
Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at <a href="mailto:thequicky@mamamia.com.au">thequicky@mamamia.com.au</a>
CREDITS 
Host: Claire Murphy and Grace Rouvray
With thanks to: 
Nicole Rudolph - Fashion Historian and shoe maker
Producer: Claire Murphy and Grace Rouvray 
Executive Producer: Kally Borg
Audio Producer: Thom Lion

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The History Of The High Heel Did Not Start With Women

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