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As all women know, we take a huge risk every time we put on a sexy pair of heels. Ankle injuries, circulation problems, tendon and joint pain are all in our future...anything, in the name of fashion.
When heels became popular again in the 90's [after the women's movement], the average height ranged from 2 1/2 inches to 4. When the sexy stiletto was introduced, they upped the vixen scale a couple notches [an average stiletto is about 6 inches]. In the new millennium, most designers have added an inch platform to the already, elevated accessory that provides 'elegance and grace' , and now....

we have the armadillo shoe. The latest design by the late [Lee] Alexander McQueen that stands a whopping 10 inches! A cross between a horse hoof and a lobster claw, his design hit runways this past spring and has been a hit with celebrities and fellow designers. Here are a few flavors they come in:

McQueen was known in the industry for his forward designs and has become the go-to-guy for many celebrities in search for that piece that will make a statement.

KELIS

LADY GAGA

I've always believe that comfort is a huge part of fashion, and these shoes look anything but it! But to each diva her own. Perfect for photo shoots dead wrong for the streets! Cool for effect, but personally:

But for arts sake, let's take a minute to see how someone walks in those things! This is a video of Alexander McQueen's full women's wear show, spring/summer 2010. Fashion heads enjoy ♥