Maybe its a backlash from the towering heels of the past two seasons like Alexander McQueen's infamous Armadillo shoe and Christian Louboutin's 6 inch high platforms. This fall, the classic kitten heel is back. Kitten heels, usually a manageable 2-3 1/2 inches, gives us non-model types a little lift without the risk of tumbling down.
Of course, anyone into fashion knows Audrey Hepburn wore them in Breakfast at Tiffany's, but did you know that these low pumps were originally developed for teenage girls in the 50's? According to Wikipedia, these shoes were considered "training heels," as higher heels were considered inappropriate for younger adolescents because of the certain sexy swagger they added to the woman's walk.
