National High Heels Day 2023: Date, History, Facts, Activities

National High Heels Day is observed on May 20 to celebrate the strutters, confidence boosters, and posture correctors that are high heels. Originally created as a cosmetic aid, this multibillion-dollar product is now all about fashion. Someone once said, “the higher your heels, the closer you are to God,” and we might concur. This thrilling day was established in 2021 by a court order issued by Judge Gisela Laurent as part of a confidential settlement. The holiday is celebrated by women throughout the United States by adorning their finest footwear and stepping out with confidence.

The Background of National High Heels Day

It is appropriate to honour high-heeled shoes, the embodiment of femininity and grace, with a day of their own, given their historical significance as both the ultimate friend and foe of women. The day was created and endorsed by Supreme Court Mediator Kimberly E. Lorenz at the request of Judge Gisela Laurent to honour the splendour of this fabulous footwear.

Foot soldiers of the 17th-century Persian army wore boots with high heels to prevent their shoes from becoming tangled and ruined. This is the origin of women’s most beloved fashion accessory. The wealthy quickly caught on to the trend and began using heels as a status symbol. Due to the invention of the sewing machine, which paved the way for the mass production of heels, heels did not become a common foot accessory and replacement for traditional shoes until the early 1800s.

As wars dominated the majority of the 20th century, the public’s perception of heels shifted once more, and the luxury of donning fashionable shoes vanished. In the late 1980s, heels became the focal point of the western fashion statement. After being embraced by musical icons such as Freddie Mercury, Madonna, and a large portion of the jazz community, heels once again became the topic of conversation. The discussion about the impracticality of heels introduced by the second generation of feminism was counterbalanced by their irresistible allure. A pair of heels continues to be the finishing touch to a woman’s celebration attire and to her style and wardrobe.

NATIONAL HIGH HEELS DAY ACTIVITIES

Wear your most exquisite footwear.

It’s time to bring out your five-inch stilettos and that boot you’ve had in the back of your wardrobe for the past year. Let’s place our best foot forward as we exit the door and turn heads.

Have a shoe procession

The only thing better than rocking a solid pair of heels is putting on a fashion show with all of your finest shoes. Gather your closest acquaintances for a shoe parade. It need not be a Prada or Giuseppe Zanotti. All that matters is your confidence and affection for heels.

Donate some footwear.

Not forgetting that the less privileged among us may not be able to afford the luxury of foot coverings. Donate a pair of your sensible shoes to shelters or Goodwill on National High Heels Day, and encourage your peers to do the same.

5 THRILLING FACTS ABOUT HEELS

Louis XIV, King of France, contributed to the rise in popularity of heels in the 17th century.

In the late 1800s, the introduction of pornography initiated the association between heels and erotica.

Prior to the 1950s, most heels were made of wood.

In Italian,’stiletto’ means ‘dagger’.

According to medical professionals, the average time spent wearing heels comfortably is one hour and six minutes.