Ladies High Heels & Pumps

Ladies High Heels & Pumps buying guide

This page lists every pair of ladies high heels and pumps we stock. If you already know what you want, the products above are the whole range. If you are still choosing, the sections below cover what actually separates one heel from another, written from the questions customers ask us most rather than a manufacturer brochure.

Sizing and fit

A pump has no laces or straps, so the shoe itself has to hold your foot: snug at the heel, with your toes close to but not pressed against the end. Measure your foot in the evening and compare with the chart on the listing rather than your usual size. A pointed toe, like the Amelia, extends past the toes, so the shoe is longer than the foot without giving more room inside.

Clear uppers will not soften or stretch the way leather does, so the fit you feel on the first try is the fit you will keep. If you are between half sizes in a closed pump, the larger size with a heel grip insert usually works better than a toe that pinches.

Materials and what they demand

Heel shape decides comfort more than height alone. A square or block heel, as on the Modrian, spreads your weight and is steadier on uneven floors. A stiletto, like the Clarissa, concentrates it on a small point and looks sharper but asks more of your balance. Heel height is measured at the back, floor to where the heel meets the shoe; a platform under the toe reduces how steep that height feels.

Clear uppers are a synthetic film that shows the foot and lengthens the leg; nude tones like the Clarissa extend the line further. Glitter finishes, such as the Sophia, are bonded to the upper and shed a little at first. Check each listing for the upper and lining.

Care that preserves it

Wipe clear uppers with a soft damp cloth and dry them straight away. Keep them out of hot cars and direct sun, which can cloud or yellow them over time, and store them in a bag so they do not scratch against other shoes. Brush glitter gently rather than wiping it. Have heel tips replaced at the first sign of wear, before the heel itself is damaged.

Frequently asked questions about ladies high heels & pumps

Q. Do clear heels make feet sweat? A. They can, because the film does not breathe. A little foot powder helps on a warm night.

Q. Which heel is easiest to walk in? A. The square heel. Stilettos take practice, especially on stairs and grates.

Q. Can I wear them with hosiery? A. Yes, though sheer hosiery can slip inside a clear or smooth pump; a heel grip helps.

Common mistakes when buying ladies high heels & pumps

The most common mistake is choosing a stiletto for a long evening on your feet, when a block or square heel at the same height would carry you through. The other is sizing a clear-upper shoe on the assumption it will give, which it will not. Choose the heel for the occasion and get the length right from the chart.

Related categories

If this is not quite what you are after, try Ladies Sandals & Heeled Mules, Ladies Oxfords & Flats, Hosiery, Ladies Shoes & Boots and Clubwear.

Buying ladies high heels & pumps from Power Play Studio

Everything in Ladies High Heels & Pumps is sourced through authorized US distributors, so what arrives is genuine and any manufacturer warranty applies in full. We do not carry grey-market stock and we do not list products we cannot actually supply.

Makers in this range include SurelyMine, Fangyan and Sparkl Fairy Couture, and the line-up moves as new pieces come in. Orders ship from US warehouses in plain unbranded packaging with no indication of the contents or the sender.