I Promise Not to Ask Again... Shoe Info

What constitutes a <B>Cuban Heel</B>?

I know it's the shape & style, but what about the height? Are there numerous heights that are all considered <B>Cuban</B>?

I have these great shoes...I thought I may list them, but they don't seem to be doing that great on eBay. figures...
I'll post some pics later.

thanx for any info!
leisa

 

Lisa, I found this...

<b>Cuban heel
n.
A broad heel of moderate height with a slightly tapered back and straight front, used in shoes and some boots.</b>

I don't think the height would be too tall.

 

Post a picture...then people will be able to tell you.

there was cuban heeled stockings i believe as well

 

There's no specific height that I know of. It's generally just based on that slanted (tapered) shape in back you see when you look at the profile. Now that I think about it you really couldn't go very high with the heel because of way it tapers...it would probably snap!!!! You can see great examples of the cuban heel if you look at some western cowboy boots...those are the shoes that the Cban heel if most often associated with. ...hope I'm not rambling...lol

(someday I'll figure out how to add those great little yellow smiley faces!)

 

Thanks, kids!

So - I tried on the shoes again & I can't bear to part with them just yet... LOL

I will take a pic of the heels later, tho, just to satisfy "our" curiosity.

and, bea,all ya gottado is click on whatever smiley you want to stick in your message. be sure you leave spaces after the last word, tho. 'Cause that's where the smilies are gonna go, regardless of where you want them. Then you can cut & paste them. :D

:bouncy: :roll: :smug: :love008: :bisou:

 

Thanks!!!...that was tooooo easy!!!! :D

 

Cuban heels:

<img src=http://members.sparedollar.com/fuzzylizzie/brownbuckleshoe.jpg>

 

What a cute shoe!!!! and that's a cubanheel alright!!! (I guess I always associate them with boots!) ...I still have aways to go on that learning curve! :o What a great place to learn! :bisou:

 

More cuban heels...

 

Okay - since y'all showed me yours... :D

<img src="http://img5.ranchoweb.com/images/leisa/cuban5.jpg">

<img src="http://img5.ranchoweb.com/images/leisa/cuban2.jpg">

I'm thinkin' they might NOT be cuban heels..?

But, I love 'em anyway! LOL

<img src="http://img5.ranchoweb.com/images/leisa/cuban4toe.jpg">

xoxoxo
leisa

 

I would just call them "Baby Doll or Pin Up Pumps....they are too narrow to be called a cuban heel.

 

Thanks queenie - They are rather Pin Up-ish, aren't they?
I'll keep that in mind if I ever decide to part with them.

Right now, I'm so low on personal clothing that I don't wanna give them up.

I may not be able to get into any of my clothes, but I can still wear my shoes!!! LOL

I've gone from a size 6 to a size 10 in like 2 months. ouch!

thanx again for your help, everyone.
xoxoxo
leisa

 

to alter an old saying...

"If the shoe fits....KEEP it"