# Crazy Heels in Practice Ankle-Breaking Footwear As Actually Worn by the Stars By Bianca | Published 2009-03-05 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crazy-heels References: [stylelist](http://www.stylelist.com/trends/fashion-trends/crazy-shoes) You know those crazy-high shoes you see in stores, in fashion magazine editorials or on the catwalk that you think no one would actually, in their right mind, wear? Well, this gallery proves people really do wear [sky high shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/8inch-flipflops) that threaten to snap even the most of athletic of ankles... and they're all attached to familiar faces. This gallery features frighteningly [crazy high heels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ninlo) as seen on Mischa Barton, Vanessa Williams, Lisa Connelly, Agynes Deyn, Heidi Klum, Chloe Sevigny, Victoria Beckham, Rachel Weisz and Beyonce. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.4/10 - Popularity: 97% | Activity: 86% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Extreme Heels:** There is a growing trend of people seeking out and wearing even higher and more outrageous heels. - **Celebrity Endorsement:** Celebrities wearing and being photographed in extreme heels is driving a trend in footwear fashion. - **Athletic-style Extreme Heels:** A new trend is emerging where extreme heels are designed with features normally found in athletic shoes, such as arch support and shock absorption. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Retail:** Retailers can capitalize on the trend by offering a wider selection of bold and extreme heels, especially those that are marketed as being comfortable despite their height. - **Footwear Design:** There is opportunity for footwear designers to create innovative and unique extreme heel designs that are both aesthetically appealing and comfortable to wear. - **Orthopedics and Foot Health:** As the trend of extreme heels continues, there is a need for orthopedic specialists to create products and services that help prevent or treat ankle and foot injuries caused by wearing such shoes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dynamic Ultra-High Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/platform-sneaker-1.md) - [Comfort-Forward High Heels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vida-collection.md) - [Comfortable Hybrid Heels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sneex.md) - [Balletcore Heeled Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandy-liang-1.md) - [Celebrity-Inspired Cartoon Heels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/katy-perry-1.md) - [Platform Statement Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/8inch-flipflops.md) - [Virtual Heel Try-Ons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heel-try-on.md) - [Pool Slide Heeled Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flipped-flop.md) - [Cartoon-Honoring High Heels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-kitty-heel.md)