Fit and sizing

Heel height guide

Choose the height first and the style second. Every pair below is sorted by the heel height in our product data.

What the specialists suggest

For everyday wear, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American Podiatric Medical Association both put the heel below two inches. The American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society suggests a lower heel, a wider toe box and a wider heel for stability, worn for shorter stretches, and extra care on wet or uneven ground.

For wedges, the Podiatric Medical Association prefers a wider, flatter wedge with a sole that grips. For older adults, the National Institute on Aging suggests nonskid, low-heeled shoes and counts high heels and backless shoes among the footwear that makes a fall more likely.

How to read the height

A platform under the front of the foot lowers the slope you actually stand on, so a platform boot feels lower than a pump with the same heel height. The product details list the platform height separately where our data has it.

Our pairs by heel height

Flat: 23 styles

Flats, slides, flip-flops, clogs, sneakers and slippers, plus styles with a heel under an inch.

1 to 2 in: 35 styles

Under two inches: kitten heels, low block heel booties and flat knee-high boots.

Athlefit Lace-Up Work Combat Boot, 1.2 in
Athlefit Buckle Low Block Heel Bootie, 1.65 in
Athlefit Strappy Thong Kitten Heel, 1.97 in
Athlefit Kids' Side Zip Combat Boot, 1 in
Athlefit Buckle Strap Low Heel Ankle Boot, 1.4 in
Athlefit Girls' Block Heel Dress Sandal, 1.2 in

2 to 3 in: 51 styles

Two to three inches: most of our block heel sandals, pumps and riding boots.

Athlefit Lug Sole Chelsea Boot, 2.3 in
Athlefit Hidden Wedge Chelsea Boot, 2.55 in
Athlefit Low Hidden Wedge Bootie, 2.55 in
Athlefit Braided Low Block Heel Sandal, 2.25 in
Athlefit Slouchy Suede Knee-High Boot, 2.36 in
Athlefit Ankle Strap Espadrille Wedge, 2.75 in

3 in and up: 12 styles

Three inches and up: stilettos, high block heels and platform boots.

Athlefit Braided Block Heel Sandal, 3 in
Athlefit Wide Calf Platform Knee-High Boot, 3.68 in
Athlefit Strappy Ankle Tie Block Heel, 3.6 in
Athlefit Square Toe Block Heel Knee-High Boot, 3.14 in
Athlefit Ankle Strap Pointed Toe Pump, 3 in
Athlefit Square Toe Ankle Strap Block Heel, 3.6 in

This is general fit and footwear information, not medical advice. If you have foot, ankle, knee or back pain, or a condition such as diabetes that affects your feet, ask a doctor or a podiatrist before you change what you wear.

What the foot health organizations say

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, OrthoInfo: Shoes: Finding the Right Fit. Feet swell during the day, so shop late in the day, fit the larger foot and leave about half an inch beyond the longest toe; for women it suggests heels under 2 inches. Read September 13, 2026.
American Podiatric Medical Association: Avoiding a Sandal Scandal. Prefers a wider, flatter wedge with a traction sole, heels under two inches, and warns against long wear in flat slides. Read September 13, 2026.
American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society, FootCareMD: How to Wear High Heels and Avoid Injury. A lower heel, a wider toe box and a wider heel for stability, worn for shorter stretches and with care on wet or uneven ground. Read September 13, 2026.
National Institute on Aging: Falls and Fractures in Older Adults. Suggests nonskid, rubber-soled, low-heeled shoes, and lists backless shoes and high heels among footwear that raises the risk of a fall. Read September 13, 2026.

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