What is a red carpet without high heels? Celebrities love to hit the step-and-repeat in their towering stilettos, whether in the form of closed-toe pumps, strappy sandals or sleek boots.

From the killer stiletto to the casual cowboy boot, one can find a pair of heeled shoes for almost any occasion. But when did people start strapping on their high heels, and how did they become a ...

I wouldn’t advise anyone to wear high heels for prolonged periods for many reasons. They squash your feet, crush your toes and can give you in-growing toe nails, corns, blisters and infections.