What are elevator shoes?
Elevator shoes are also known as height increasing shoes, elevator shoes, or high heels. They are specially designed to invisibly increase the user’s height. The basic idea is to put thick insoles (lifters), so that the user can become taller. (See “Elevator Shoes Inside” for more information.) Elevator shoes look normal from the outside. Well-designed elevator shoes are just as comfortable as normal ones. It may take several days to get used to it. Typically, lift shoes increase 2.5 to 4 inches in height. There are 5 inches of extra height, but you will lose comfort and it is more noticeable.

history of elevator shoes

It may pose the question “Who invented elevator shoes?” The history dates back to the beginning of the 16th century, when cowboy boots appeared in Spain. From the 1700s, Cuban-heeled men’s footwear became popular along with a brief revival of men’s high-heeled shoes.[1]

In modern life, people are more concerned about health. People with flat feet feel uncomfortable when wearing normal shoes. Some of them try to put soft insoles inside the shoes to make them more comfortable. Also, orthopedic doctors sometimes recommend the use of thick inserts to help the patient increase her height. Later on, this type of soft and thick insoles became a shared secret within a particular group of people. Shoe manufacturers began to design special shoes with thick insoles while maintaining the normal look and comfort. They call it “elevator shoes” or “height increasing shoes”.

In the past, height shoes were only for men, but in the late 1990s, elevator shoes for women appeared. Although women can wear high heels or platform shoes to increase their height, some women do not want to show people that they are wearing high heels. High-rise women’s shoes usually come in flat, low, or medium heels with a thick insole.

Inner Elevator Shoes
It seems easy to put thick insoles inside your shoes, but it’s not so easy to keep it comfortable and look normal. All components must be redesigned to achieve this goal.
A pair of high heels consists of four parts:

Higher
The upper part must be designed to fit the thick template. There is more slope between the face and the post. In addition, the curve of the pole is higher than normal shoes.

Template
This is the magic part to increase height. It can be plastic, cork or foam. The front is lower than the rear. There are different designs on the slope and curve to suit different feet.

half template
Because the insole is usually made of soft, expensive material, it is easy for it to wear out. The midsole provides some level of cushioning between the insole and the outsole. Prevents the deterioration of your insole and provides ventilation.

outer soles
The outer insole helps prevent the wearer from feeling uncomfortable and allows for a natural instep. Natural rubber heels can be substituted for an ordinary heel.

Although the components of the height shoes are different from normal ones, they look the same when assembled.

It should be noted that high shoes and elevator shoes are different. Shoe lifts are separate thick insoles that can be inserted into any shoe. Disadvantages of risers are that they need to be replaced every few months (for hygiene reasons), they can be uncomfortable, and larger size risers may not fit smaller sizes.[2]

Who is suitable to wear elevator shoes?
As we all know, there is no effective way for adults to grow naturally. Elevator shoes are designed for people who want to get taller effectively. They are for both men and women, although women are not popular. Also, if you have flat feet, you should give this a try because most people with flat feet feel more comfortable when wearing elevator shoes.

You can choose height shoes for long-term use or just for a special occasion. Some people choose to wear it long-term because they get used to it and like the feeling of being taller. In some occasions like weddings, it is important for a man to be taller, especially taller than “her”. People choose elevator shoes in these situations. Most people feel normal when wearing high heels, but to other people, the wearer appears taller and more confident.

Who’s wearing elevator shoes?
You may not notice it, but actually many people around us wear high heels, including some famous men. For example, French President Nicholas Sarkozy, famous movie star Tom Cruise, and famous venture capitalist Aviv Nevo. Over 1,000,000 elevator shoes are sold each year!

Table of Contents

What are elevator shoes?

history of elevator shoes

Inner Elevator Shoes

Who is suitable to wear elevator shoes?

Who’s wearing elevator shoes?

Note: In this article, “elevator shoes”, “height shoes”, and “high shoes” are used interchangeably.

References

1. Wikipedia High-heeled footwear, section “Men and heels”

2. Hudson Guide