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shoerepairer · 28th May 2008, 09:43

yes you can go the other way, but as with the previous post, only by 6 - 12mm (¼ & a ½ inch) or you will feel as if you are stumbling forward all the time.
the strain on the shank is in the other direction & the heel could collapse outwards.
On a stiletto type heel you will in almost all case's have to replace the entire heel block to achieve this safely & this more often than not out ways the cost of simply buying shoes the correct height.
On other heels this can be achieved in various ways with few problems.

Its also worth remembering that any footwear design is based around the height of the heel block being put on it, this is often the starting point of the design.
Altering this will always be a compromise between design, comfort & strength altering the height of your heels should always be given considerable consideration as it can be a fruitless exercise.

Lee

28th May 2008, 09:43	#16 (permalink)
shoerepairer I'm a Bronze Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: England Age: 39 I am Male Posts: 44 Thanks: 3 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts My Mood: Rep Power: 0	Re: Is it possible to reduce the heel height.. yes you can go the other way, but as with the previous post, only by 6 - 12mm (¼ & a ½ inch) or you will feel as if you are stumbling forward all the time. the strain on the shank is in the other direction & the heel could collapse outwards. On a stiletto type heel you will in almost all case's have to replace the entire heel block to achieve this safely & this more often than not out ways the cost of simply buying shoes the correct height. On other heels this can be achieved in various ways with few problems. Its also worth remembering that any footwear design is based around the height of the heel block being put on it, this is often the starting point of the design. Altering this will always be a compromise between design, comfort & strength altering the height of your heels should always be given considerable consideration as it can be a fruitless exercise. Lee __________________ Repair Reuse Recycle.