I Wore 5-Toe High Heels For A Week
Safiya Nygaard・27 minutes read
Balenciaga released controversial separated toe heels in collaboration with Vibram, sparking strong reactions online. Safiya tested the shoes and found them uncomfortable, struggling with foot pain and ultimately retiring from wearing them due to discomfort.
Insights
- Safiya's experience with Balenciaga's separated toe heels highlights the discomfort and pressure these shoes exert on the wearer's toes and feet, leading her to retire from wearing them due to intense foot pain.
- Despite the unique and provocative design of the toe heels, Safiya's trial of these shoes in various settings, including hiking trails and water crossings, reveals their limitations in practicality and comfort, ultimately emphasizing the balance between fashion-forward aesthetics and functional wearability in such collaborations.
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Recent questions
What sparked controversy in the fashion world recently?
Balenciaga's release of separated toe heels with a three-inch heel caused a stir in the fashion community due to their unique design and high price point.
How did Safiya feel about wearing the toe heels?
Safiya found the toe heels uncomfortable, experiencing pressure on her toes and the balls of her feet, making it difficult for her to walk and causing foot pain.
What outfits did Safiya style with the toe heels?
Safiya styled different outfits inspired by Balenciaga's fashion show, experimenting with various looks while wearing the toe heels, despite experiencing discomfort and foot pain.
How did Safiya test the toe heels in nature?
Safiya tested the toe heels on a hiking trail, finding them surprisingly comfortable on natural terrain like dirt and grass, but struggling with the heel angle affecting her speed and stability.
What was Safiya's final verdict on the toe heels?
Safiya ultimately found the toe heels too uncomfortable for regular wear, especially in glam settings, despite warming up to their aesthetic appeal and receiving positive responses when paired with a bedazzled FedEx racing jacket.
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Summary
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Balenciaga's Controversial Toe Heel Review
- Balenciaga released separated toe heels with a three-inch heel, sparking controversy.
- The shoes are part of a collaboration with Vibram and cost $1,300.
- The internet had strong opinions on the split-toe footwear.
- The shoes were ordered for review after much online discussion.
- The shoes were finally opened and examined after being received in December.
- Safiya struggled to put on the shoes due to the unique design.
- Despite initial difficulties, Safiya managed to wear the shoes.
- Safiya found the shoes uncomfortable, feeling pressure on her toes and the balls of her feet.
- Safiya styled the shoes in different outfits inspired by Balenciaga's fashion show.
- Despite liking the outfits, Safiya's feet continued to hurt due to the shoes' design and the pressure on her toes.
12:02
"Safiya's Toe Heel Fashion Experiment"
- Safiya feels unsteady like a mountain goat while walking in toe heels.
- Safiya enjoys the massaging action of gravel on her toes.
- Safiya struggles with foot pain and decides to retire from wearing the toe heels on day two.
- Safiya dresses in an outfit inspired by Rihanna for a futuristic sportswear look.
- Safiya experiences intense foot pain while trying to walk downhill in the toe heels.
- Safiya receives mixed reactions on Instagram about the toe heels, with some finding them intriguing and others negative.
- Safiya experiments with a glove dress trend on day five, finding it fun and somewhat terrifying.
- The glove dress trend, popularized by brands like Vetement, is linked to the toe shoe trend.
- Balenciaga's collaboration with Vibram for the toe shoes is seen as a mix of function and provocative fashion.
- Safiya tests the toe heels on a hiking trail to see how they fare in nature, ultimately twisting her ankle.
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Toe Heels: Comfortable but Unpractical Fashion Statement
- Safiya and Tyler embark on a nature hike to test Balenciaga x Vibram Toe Heels.
- Safiya finds the shoes surprisingly comfortable on natural terrain like dirt and grass.
- Despite feeling better, the heel angle hinders her speed and stability, making her feel like Meredith Blake from "Parent Trap."
- Safiya tests the shoes in water and finds them not waterproof, but she successfully crosses a stream.
- On the final day, Safiya pairs the toe heels with a bedazzled FedEx racing jacket, receiving positive responses.
- Safiya warms up to the shoes aesthetically but finds them too uncomfortable for regular wear, especially in glam settings.
