Victorian Heels

Victorian heels of the late period were made from all sorts of materials such as suede or satin. They came in the form of buckles or laces and were mostly dark in color. During the last decade of the nineteenth century, high heels reached over six inches. By the early twentieth century, heels were lowered to around three inches. Women could wear day slippers to feel more comfortable, but not the slippers we think of today; they were classy slippers with the back end exposed with the tip of the slipper still resembling a high heel. Other lighter Victorian heels mostly came in the summer with white or heels that were made of soft canvas.

All sorts of decorated cloth, lace and ribbons could be added to Victorian heels which gave the wearer a refined and sophisticated look which matched their gowns. While some heels were uncomfortable, there were slippers and more comfortable Victorian heels which complimented a woman’s physique and curves. The arch of the shoes came to symbolize the Victorian era’s obsession with curvature. Victorian heels came in wide varieties from short to long with the size depending on the wearer and season of the year. As skirts began to recede in the late Victorian era so came the need to develop more elaborate-looking heels. With the sewing machine, many women had access to footwear, but only the wealthy woman had the luxury of choosing between the many different styles that were offered.

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