Attitude/Altitude

Apparently shoes have been getting higher in the past few years. I'm of course talking about high-heeled shoes, shoes that are bought and worn by women, and which have heels that can now rise 6-plus inches and more. There is always sporadic but ongoing discussion as to the merits and demerits of such footwear- to some they apparently represent 'empowerment', sexiness and confidence; to others they are just painful and damaging to the foot. So, why do women wear high heels? Well, like climbers and Everest, it's because they're there. Personally, I take my cue from women who, fleeing the site of the World Trade Centre on 9/11, ditched their heels and ran in bare feet.