The Small Heels Trending In A Big Way For 2023

It might be time to retire your steep heels for something a little closer to the ground. In a recent The List survey, nearly 40% of respondents said they were tired of wearing high heels. Fashion experts agree that spindly shoes are out. "For so long, the best shoes in the market were north of 100mm. Now, we are seeing a fashionable return to heel heights somewhere in the middle," Ryan Kleman, the Director of Buying, Non-Apparel at Moda Operandi, told Elle.

Abigale Masters, a fashion stylist, also prefers shorter heels for practical reasons, admitting, "I don't enjoy walking in high heels. I find them uncomfortable." Likewise, as Masters pointed out to The Strategist UK, "They're risky if you don't know what type of terrain you'll be walking on." Kitten heels could be the ideal option for elongating legs without the wobble that accompanies wearing high heels. 

They add just enough height for petite women, without adding too much for those who are naturally tall. And besides being flattering, they're safer for your feet too. According to Health, heels that are under three inches are recommended by experts to avoid straining and injuring your hardworking tootsies.