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Knowing different types of heels for men will help you expand your wardrobe.Â
Learning the terminology and backstory of my favorite pair of heels has increased my confidence when wearing them in public.
There’s something empowering about knowing different types of heels and the best way to practice walking in them.
In this post, I’m going to list fifty types of heels that you’ll want to know all about!
50 Types Of Heels For Men
Table of Contents
1. Closed Toe Sandal heels
These types of heels aren’t your typical stilettoes!
Characterized with laces and a closed-toe design, these heels let your feet breathe while giving a bit more fabric.Â
2. Stiletto Boot High Heels
There’s nothing more alluring than the sight of someone who knows how to rock a nice pair of knee-high stiletto boots!
These types of high heel shoes aren’t just sexy, they’re warming and can even provide more support than the average stiletto pump!
Before you consider purchasing stiletto boots, be sure to get a height that you can comfortably walk in.
Because your legs are enclosed within the boot’s material, you should prioritize comfort over short-term wear(you’ll thank me later).Â
3. Platform Sandal Types Of Heels
Platform heels are among the sexiest types of heels that you can wear!
Not only will platforms give you an extra height boost, but purchase them in sandal form and you’re sure to turn heads.
4. Gladiator Sandal Heels
Gladiator heels are one of my favorites because they make you feel empowered!Â
These types of heels are true to their name because they are designed with strappy material that wraps around your feet and legs.Â
Some gladiator heels are closed-toe while others are completely open.
I prefer open-toed strappy gladiator heels because my feet tend to sweat and I just think they look better.Â
Here’s a picture of me wearing my first pair of gladiator heels from onlymaker.com!Â
5. Ballet Heels For Men
If you’re looking for comfort, these are not the heels for you!
Ballet heels are a popular fetish shoe that will literally have you standing on the tips of your toes.
They have a thin stiletto heel and are meant for keeping you bound.
I do own a pair of these heels because I like to experiment, but they are very challenging to walk in.
Watch me walk In THem!
I recommend wearing ballet heels if you’re just looking to take pictures in a sitting or laying down position. I can walk in them, just not very far.Â
6. Heel-Less Heels
Heel-less heels are one of the most shocking types of heels because they can be hard to wrap your mind around!
These unique shoes lack the very thing that makes high heels what they are…heels.Â
The most important thing to know about heel-less heels is that you can walk in them, it just takes practice and a ton of balance!
When walking in heel-less heels, you need to make sure that you’re balancing your center of gravity in the shoe’s front and not the back.
7. Pointed Toe Types Of Heels
These heels have a pointed tip in the front and provide you with an elegant appeal.Â
If you’re someone with wide-feet, it’s important that you pick the right pointed toe heels for you.Â
I recommend measuring your foot length and knowing your exact measurements(in cm and inches).
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8. Chunky Heeled Boots
These types of heels are very supportive and are among the easiest kinds to walk in!Â
Perfect for cooler weather, chunky-heeled boots are great for completing everyday tasks.
9. Open-Toe Boots
Open-Toe booties let your toes breathe while covering the rest of your feet!
10. Block Heels
Block heels are easier to walk in and provide lots of support all day long!
11. Transparent Heels
Transparency is the name of the game for these types of heels!Â
12. Strappy Pumps
Drizzeled in sex-appeal, these types of heels are the definition of aesthetic.Â
13. Glittery Types Of Heels
When you want to add a bit of glamour to your outfit, glittery pumps will make you stand out!Â
14. Open-Toe Pumps
When you want to add a bit of  je ne sais quoi to your outfit, go for open-toe pumps with decorations!
These types of heels are typically seen at fancy events, like weddings.Â
15. Stiletto Sandals With Strap
Sandal heels are great for keeping your feet cool and stylish!
Having an ankle strap is a bonus because it helps keep your feet secure when you start sliding.
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16. Cone Heels For Men
Cone heels are best known for their shape.Â
Similar to how an ice-cream cone has a wide-mouth and narrow base, these types of heels aren’t too tough to walk in!
17. Modern Platform Pumps
You’ll typically see these pumps with a unique platform and design.Â
18. Cut Out Sandal Heels
These unique sandal heels have stylish color padding that can work well with the base tone of an ensemble.Â
19. Metalic Heeled Boots
These types of heels are reflectively fashionable and perfect for parties!Â
20. Printed Pumps
Whatever kind of design you’re looking for, printed pumps offer a flare of freedom like no other heel can!Â
21. Embroidered Types Of Heels
These heels will have an extra shimmer that complements the design.Â
Maybe they’ll have rhinestones or actual diamonds?
22. Platform Strappy Heels
Keep your feet cool while stepping out in fierceness with these sandal heels!
23. Peep-Toe Platform Sandal Heels
When you want to add an extra bit of height to your heels without sacrificing breathability, these are the type for you!
24. Strapped Wooden Sandal Heels
Looking for some boho chic heels? These are a great summer variety to keep close when the heat get’s intense!
25. Kitten Types Of Heels
Taller doesn’t always equal better.Â
These heels are cute, just like kittens and have a height of 1-3 inches!
26. Corset Peep Toe Booties
These corset booties are both intoxicating and comfortable!
27. Fringed Stilettos
These are one of my favorite types of heels because they have strings(fringe) that sway with each step!
28. Eccentric Heels
These types of heels are different. You’ll typically see them with lots of embroidering and designs.Â
29. Wide Block Heeled Pumps
When elegance meets style, you find these blocked-heeled pumps!
30. Dagger Heels For Men
Daggers are the types of heels that only experienced wearers can strut in.Â
They’re characterized as being pencil thin with a wide top.Â
Come Walk In Them With Me!
31. Comma heels
Comma heels are shaped like commas!
32. Wedge Sandal Heels
Wedged sandal heels are the easiest to walk in because they have cork that supports your entire sole!
33. Spiked Heels For Men
While self-explanatory, these types of heels are spikey and make excellent battle gear.
34. Cut Out Heels
These types of heels look like they’ve been cut out with a very fine scissor!
35. Sling-Back Stiletto Heels
Made with an open-back and peep-toe front, sling-back heels are the perfect types of heels for keeping your feet cool at work!
36. Mesh Stiletto Booties
I’m wearing these stunning mesh stilettos in the above picture!Â
Having heels of high-quality make walking easier and your overall confidence shine brighter.
37. Armadillo Heels
Perfect for Halloween costumes and general performance, armadillo heels are a crowd stunner.Â
You may have seen lady gaga rocking these wild types of heels.Â
The sole of these shoes align with you regular foot shape, the outside is more of an illusion.Â
38. Cuban Heels
These heels are mostly seen on cowboy boots, but they can be found on many other shoe styles!
39. Inner-Cut Pumps
These formal types of heels have an opening on the inner side of the shoe’s fabric.Â
This is mostly for artistic purposes, but it can add a bit of breathability!
40. Mary Jane Heels
Mary jane heels have a strap that overlaps your foot in the center, and can have a stiletto or chunky heel.Â
41. Classic Block heel Pumps
Classic block heels are the epitome of elegant and go great with any outfit!Â
42. Espadrille Heels
Usually designed with a wedged platform cork at the bottom, these heels are super summer ready!
43. Mules
Mules can either be closed or open toe and usually have a completely open back.Â
These types of heels are the perfect slip-on fashionable shoe wear!Â
44. Sleeved Open Toe Heels
These types of heels have a sleeve that can bring comfort and extra style!
45. Super High Heels
Whenever you see a heel that’s above 6 inches, that’s considered a “super high heel”.Â
I strictly wore this kind for a long time until I transitioned to more practical heels.Â
46. Pant-Heels
These types of heels for men are special because they stretch higher than your knees!
An oversized T-shirt of a complementary color will go great with these shoes!
47. Spool Heels For Men
These heels start out narrow and grow wider at towards the bottom.Â
I would definitely recommend these if you’re looking to feel more stability when walking!Â
48. Fuzzy Mules
If you love fuzzy slippers, these types of heels are for you!
49. Oxford High Heels
Oxford heels are often associated with class and poise.Â
50. Peak-A-Boot Wedges
When you want to look incognito, peek-a-boot wedges take you to a different level of mystery and style!Â
Those were fifty types of heels for men that you’ll want to explore!
Trust me, once you get into the flow of wearing heels with your outfits, styling them will become easier.Â
I started shopping for heels in 2019 and didn’t become accustomed to knowing my proper heel size(in women’s) until mid 2020.Â
High heels are a process that takes time to master.
With this list, you’re well on your way to show-stopping perfection!
