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Tread carefully when adding examples that doesn't violate the Administrivia/NoLewdnessNoPrudishness policy, as high heels are prone to FetishFuel.

-->-- '''Mrs. Nadine Dorries, MP (Tory)''

Tread carefully when adding examples that doesn't violate the Administrivia/NoLewdnessNoPrudishness policy, as high heels are FetishFuel potential.

Out of all types of shoes, high heels are perhaps the ones most associated with women [[note]]Originally, high heels were a mens' article to show off their authority until it became associated with women by the 18th century onwards.[[/note]], and as a result, are often seen as symbols of femininity. However, this does not always mean that this translates into WomenAreDelicate. In fact, sometimes it can imply the opposite. A woman in heels can wear heels and still be badass, competent, and in charge. Whether she's an ActionGirl, a competent GirlFriday, someone's boss, a [[HelloAttorney lawyer,]] or any combination of the above, chances are good that when she comes walking in, it will be in a pair of high heels.

Out of all types of shoes, high heels are perhaps the ones most associated with women, and as a result, are often seen as symbols of femininity. However, this does not always mean that this translates into WomenAreDelicate. In fact, sometimes it can imply the opposite. A woman in heels can wear heels and still be badass, competent, and in charge. Whether she's an ActionGirl, a competent GirlFriday, someone's boss, a [[HelloAttorney lawyer,]] or any combination of the above, chances are good that when she comes walking in, it will be in a pair of high heels.

Often part of a FeetFirstIntroduction or FootFocus, along with ShesGotLegs. Sibling trope to CombatStilettos, though for this trope the woman doesn't have to be an ActionGirl to be displaying High Heel Power. She can simply be good at what she does or be in some position of authority.

There could be a multitude of reasons why this is the case. One is that by putting on heels a woman becomes taller, and therefore, more authoritative. Another is that the stride created by high heels, when done at a quick pace, can go beyond being just a SexyWalk and actually look very commanding but in a distinctly feminine way. A third reason may stem from the fact that heels are often accepted feminine footwear in most professional settings, especially when paired with a pencil skirt or other business attire, which results in a lot of women in positions of authority wearing them in the workplace (making it TruthInTelevision).

HighHeelHurt? [[AlwaysFemale She]] doesn't think so.

Often part of a FeetFirstIntroduction or FootFocus, along with ShesGotLegs. Sibling trope to CombatStilettos, though for this trope the woman doesn't have to be an ActionGirl to be displaying High Heel Power. She can simply be good at what she does or be in some position of authority. This trope is AlwaysFemale.

* Discussed by some fans of ''Film/JurassicWorld'' who do not complain about Claire wearing heels during the events of the movie. They simply joke that the fact that she was able to make it through the events of the film in heels made her extra badass. Claire also qualifies because, on top of being an ActionSurvivor, she is also the head of the entire park and therefore the highest ranking member of the company we see beneath [[HonestCorporateExecutive Simon Masrani]].

Out of all types of shoes, high heels are perhaps the ones most associated with women, and as a result, are often seen as symbols of femininity. However, this does not always mean that this translates into WomenAreDelicate. In fact, sometimes it can imply the opposite. A woman in heels can wear heels and still be BadAss, competent, and in charge. Whether she's an ActionGirl, a competent GirlFriday, someone's boss, a [[HelloAttorney lawyer,]] or any combination of the above, chances are good that when she comes walking in, it will be in a pair of high heels.

* Discussed by some fans of ''Film/JurassicWorld'' who do not complain about Claire wearing heels during the events of the movie. They simply joke that the fact that she was able to make it through the events of the film in heels made her extra BadAss. Claire also qualifies because, on top of being an ActionSurvivor, she is also the head of the entire park and therefore the highest ranking member of the company we see beneath [[HonestCorporateExecutive Simon Masrani]].

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* Discussed by some fans of ''Film/JurassicWorld'' who do not complain about Claire wearing heels during the events of the movie. They simply joke that the fact that she was able to make it through the events of the film in heels made her extra BadAss. Claire also qualifies because, on top of being an ActionSurvivor, she is also the head of the entire park and therefore the highest ranking member of the company we see beneath [[HonestCorporateExecutive Simon Masrani]].
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->''I'm 5ft 3in and need every inch of my Christian Louboutin heels to look my male colleagues in the eye. If high heels were banned in Westminster, no one would be able to find me.''
-->--'''Mrs. Nadine Dorries, MP (Tory)''

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-->Six-inch heels, she walked in the club like nobody's business.\\
Goddamn, she murdered everybody and I was her witness.

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* Samus Aran of ''VideoGame/{{Metroid}}'' fame's [[SpyCatsuit Zero Suit]] incorporates high heels in its design. ''VideoGame/SuperSmashBros.'' takes it even further starting in the fourth installment by upgrading her to rocket heels.

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Often part of a FeetFirstIntroduction or FootFocus, along with ShesGotLegs. Sibling trope to CombatStilettos, though for this trope the woman doesn't have to be an ActionGirl to be displaying High Heel Power. She can simply be good at what she does or be in some position of authority.

Out of all types of shoes, high heels are perhaps the ones most associated with women, and as a result, are often seen as symbols of femininity. However, this does not always mean that this translates into WomenAreDelicate. In fact, sometimes it can imply the opposite. A woman in heels can wear heels and still be BadAss, competent, and in charge. Whether she's an ActionGirl, a competent GirlFriday, someone's boss, a lawyer, or any combination of the above, chances are good that when she comes walking in, it will be in a pair of high heels.

There could be a multitude of reasons why this is the case. One is that by putting on heels a woman becomes taller, and therefore, more authoritative. Another is that the stride created by high heels, when done at a quick pace, can go beyond being just a SexyWalk and actually look very commanding but in a distinctly feminine way. A third reason may stem from the fact that heels are often accepted feminine footwear in most professional settings, especially when paired with a pencil skirt or other business attire, which results in a lot of women in positions of authority wearing them in the workplace.

Often part of a FeetFirstIntroduction or FootFocus, along with ShesGotLegs. Sibling trope to CombatStilettos, though for this trope the woman doesn't have to be an ActionGirl to be displaying High Heel Power. She can simply be good at what she does or be in some position of authority. This trope is AlwaysFemale.

* ''WesternAnimation/StevenUniverse'' has White Diamond, who wears high heels upon her FeetFirstIntroduction, and she asserts her dominance over Steven, or in her mind, Pink Diamond, by sending him to Pink's room before he can even barely speak. It's a thing that all gemkind, especially the bosslike Yellow, fear White Diamond.

* Ada Wong of the ''Franchise/ResidentEvil'' series is ever the FemmeFatale while casually fighting (or avoiding) genetically engineered monsters, jumping around rooftops with the aid of her GrapplingHookGun, infiltrating labs ([[ClassyCatBurglar in order to sell their research the highest bidder]]) and always in high heels.

Often part of a FeetFirstIntroduction or FootFocus, along with ShesGotLegs. Sibling trope to CombatStilettos, though for this trope the woman doesn't have to be an ActionGirl to be displaying High Heel Power. She can simply be good at what she does or be in some position of authority.

Often part of a FeetFirstIntroduction or FootFocus, along with ShesGotLegs. Sibling trope to CombatStilettos, though for this trope the woman doesn't have to be an ActionGirl to be displaying High Heel Power. She can simply be good at what she does or be in some position of authority. This trope is AlwaysFemale.

* Samus Aran of ''VideoGame/{{Metroid}}'' fame wears high heels along with her [[SpyCatsuit Zero Suit]] when not in her armor. ''VideoGame/SuperSmashBros.'' takes it even further starting in the fourth installment by upgrading her to rocket heels.

Often part of a FeetFirstIntroduction or, FootFocus, along with ShesGotLegs. Sibling trope to CombatStilettos, though for this trope the woman doesn't have to be an ActionGirl to be displaying High Heel Power. She can simply be good at what she does or be in some position of authority. This trope is AlwaysFemale.

* ''Anime/KillLaKill'': There are several close-ups on Satsuki Kiryuin's heels clicking before she makes a speech or does something badass. Same goes for her mother Ragyo.

* Discussed by some fans of Film/{{Jurassic World}} who do not complain about Claire wearing heels during the events of the movie. They simply joke that the fact that she was able to make it through the events of the film in heels made her extra BadAss. Claire also qualifies because, on top of being an ActionSurvivor, she is also the head of the entire park and therefore the highest ranking member of the company we see beneath [[HonestCorporateExecutive Simon Masrani.]]

--> Six inch heels, she walked in the club like nobody's business -->Goddamn, she murdered everybody and I was her witness

* In ''Theatre/Mean Girls'', AlphaBitch Regina George threatens to "grind you to sand" beneath her Loubitton heel in her song "World Burn."

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* Several female characters in ''Franchise/MortalKombat'' wear high heels (Like princesses Kitana and Mileena) which seem strangely practical in combat.