"A woman should be able to defend herself, regardless of the shoe she is wearing," said Avital ... to defend themselves — both in and with high heels. Zeisler made a YouTube video explaining ...

But when did people start strapping on their high heels ... to members of his court. In the mid-19th century, the French designer François Pinet became the first great shoe designer.

Thankfully, the high street is starting to take notice of us mid-heel size girlies, and there are some really nice options. I'm a shoe lover, so here are my top sandal picks for wedding season and ...