Shoe Tips & Tricks: Product Review: High Heel Stoppers

Posted by Ellen on Monday Aug 30, 2010
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One of the perks of working at a place like Heels.com is that we get the inside scoop on all things shoe related.  We have recently received a nifty new creation from the team at Diva Dilemmas.  They are called High Heel Stoppers and they protect your Stilettos from sinking into the lawn or scuffing expensive hardwood floors.

Take a look at their video here

This is definitely one of those “Why didn’t I think of that!” products.  They are super simple and very easy to use.  Just slip them on your stilettos and you are good to go!

You can order them in 3 different sizes which are Petite, Small, & Medium;  And there are 5 different colors/styles to choose from such as Classic Sparkle, Classic Black, Black Rose, White Rose, and Jewel.

Here I am testing the Medium Classic Sparkle Heel Stoppers in my friend Meghan’s back yard.

They do help prevent your heels from sinking into the ground but they don’t really improve your balance.  It was still a little tricky navigating over small twigs and such.

Heel Stoppers are also ideal if you need to protect those beautiful hardwood floors in your house.  Here I am trying out the Classic Black Heel Stoppers in the Petite size.

Definitely no scuff  marks here but one thing that I do miss … the sound of my heels on the floor.  If you want to silence the sound your shoes make when you walk these are perfect for that.  I personally like all the noise.

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1. Angel Iglesias 08.30.10 / 12pm

   The model you tend to use actually distracts and ruins the look of the shoes with her tattooed feet. It’s tacky looking and as I said, very distracting from the shoe itself. Can’t you find someone to model the shoes whose feet aren’t marred with tats?
   I honestly can’t always tell how the shoe will look since the markings add disturbance to the lines of the heels.
2. Adina 08.30.10 / 12pm

   Angel, I never thought in 2010 that I would see someone so intolerant of some tattoos. The “model” is actually the writer of the article – if you scroll up her picture is right there! How rude of you to call someone else tacky. Just because you seem to not agree with their decision to “mar” their body as you say, doesn’t mean that others don’t think the art on her feet is lovely. I don’t think it distracts from the shoe at all. If you have a problem, scroll on.
3. Gin 08.30.10 / 1pm

   Clearly, the comment by “Angel” is her own personal opinion- as is her own personal definition of what constitutes “tacky”.

   The woman modeling the shoe is clearly the author of the piece, not a paid model. She’s giving a review of a product and wants to show us action shots of the product in use by the reviewer, to prove she actually did try them out. This shows us how they look and function in real life, and not in some set up, photoshopped professional shoot. She’s also not modeling the shoes, but the little heel stoppers. The line of the shoe is of little consequence in these casual photos.

   And as far as my own personal opinion; I love her tattoos. They’re not distracting at all to me, since I’m able to tell the difference between a shoe and a foot.
4. Angel Iglesias 08.30.10 / 1pm

   I’m not intolerant of tattoes, and regardless of what year it is, tacky is tacky! I want to look at the SHOES being featured, not her tacky feet. You don’t use models who are missing toes (even though that is through no fault of their own) do you? NO, and why not? BECAUSE IT’S DISTRACTING FROM WHAT YOU ARE SELLING!!!
   When the focus is taken off of the product because of some other reason, it ruins the point. This is why earring models have only one hole in each ear, lipstick models do not have piercings and hand models do not have scars, marks or undone nails. Because it takes away from the product’s focus. Take a marketing class if you don’t believe me. Or . . . just look at “Heels” shoe of the day with Ellen’s foot in it.
5. Meghan 08.30.10 / 2pm

   I’m fairly positive your feedback was wanted for the product, not someone’s tattoos. Also, there’s a nice little video at the beginning of the post featuring some “unmarred” feet modeling the product, in case you’re having trouble determining the difference between the tattoos and the heel stopper.
6. Leslie 08.30.10 / 3pm

   Marketing campaigns used to be based around the general public. The ideals of the 1950’s cookie cutter lifestyle was what the majority of Americans strove to achieve. However since the 1960’s subculture has gained more acceptance, variety, identities, and prominence amongst the general population. So as cultures and what is acceptable has changed so has the marketing world. There are plenty of marketing campaigns that are for specific groups of people where they will market things with models, tattoos and scars, due to the fact that the group they are hoping to appeal to relate to those things. There are marketing campaigns trying to give the feel a product with give you more edge, make you cooler and hipper, that even though the majority of the people who buy the product are NOT that way still are drawn to the tattooed models. MINI Cooper is one instance where this mindset is used in their marketing. And it works great!
   This is also a blog and not an advertisement. There for what it hopes to achieve is drastically different than an advertisement, so such expectations or ideals of a commercial ad are inappropriate to expect. Instead, appreciate the fact someone is giving you an honest opinion that is not based solely on trying to sell a product.
7. Haha 08.30.10 / 3pm

   To each their own. I personally think her tattoos are very cute, and did nothing to distract from her review of the stoppers.

   I’m surprised that anyone would get this upset over something so petty. So much anger! Grr, argh! Conformity!
8. lauren 08.30.10 / 3pm

   Ellen’s tattoos are beautiful and she is showing the stopper on the htip od the heel so chill out and pay attention to the topic of the article.
9. Ellen 08.30.10 / 3pm

   I feel the need to address these comments myself since this post has sparked such a heated discussion.

   First of all, I am not a model; Never have been and never will be; Unless you count that one time when I was 9 years old and I got to stand in the window of Limited Too at the Mall for a few hours. I do not model shoes for Heels.com. I am not modeling shoes in these photos. I am showing evidence of having tested the Heel Stoppers for their intended purpose.

   Next, the shoes in these photos are no longer for sale on Heels.com so we are not trying to advertise them. These shoes are not being featured. None of these shoes are the “Heel of the Day.” The Heel Stoppers are the focus of this blog post. We are not selling Heel Stoppers either. This is a product review with my own honest opinions.

   Everyone is entitled to their own opinion and I love the fact that each and every one of you has chosen voice yours. Some with more tact than others no matter your view on the subject of tattoos (which is not the subject of this blog post). It was a personal choice to get tattooed on my feet and I live & love the fact that I did years ago. I realize not everyone will like them and that is okay because they are on my feet and no one else.

   Heels.com is a fashion forward company that is extremely tolerant of tattoos in the workplace. The owner talks to me about my work and encourages me not to hide it. This blog post was also assigned to me knowing that I would be posting photos of my own feet (tattoos included) and then it was proofed and posted with no objections or corrections from my supervisors. He has even supported the fact that I felt the need to write a response on this post.

   Also, I have just received a forwarded e-mail from the owner of Diva Dilemmas who makes the Heel Stoppers and she said “Please tell Ellen, she looked lovely! Thanks!”

   P.S. It is spelled T-A-T-T-O-O-S
10. Suleika 08.30.10 / 3pm

    Fabulous job on the post Ellen. P.S. Your feet look beautiful!
11. Linda McCoy 08.30.10 / 4pm

    Thank you for your post Ellen. You are such a wonderful person and we are lucky to have you on our team. I enjoy reading all of your blogs. Keep up the good work!

    P.S. Different is good :)
12. Angel Iglesias 08.30.10 / 5pm

    I love that if your opinion differs from someone else’s “your’s” is always wrong; and to be frank here . . . I’m not commenting on the shoe stoppers at all. I am commenting on the “Shoe of the Day” that Heels.Com always has her vulgar looking foot in. I like to look at the shoes I may be purchasing minus the nasty looking tats. They are distracting, they are unattractive and I find them as ugly as some people would yellowed, dirty nails on a foot.
13. Kara 08.30.10 / 6pm

    I understand and appreciate all angles of this debate.
    But the bottom line is…this blog posting should NOT be about tattoos vs non-tattoos on feet or any other body part. It is designed for and about the honest feedback/testimony on a product for the high heel wearing consumer…nothing else. Personally, I appreciated it as is and was well done on all levels, photos included. Great job Ellen!
    Keep your own personal judgements to yourself and in check and appreciate the fantastic and unique-ness at Heels.com, a fun place to shop for shoes!

    p.s. In the future, if Ellen’s feet are too distracting for you to concentrate on the shoes or products shown, perhaps you should consider another online shoe source…
14. Haha 08.30.10 / 7pm

    “vulgar looking foot”
    “nasty looking tats”
    “unattractive”
    “ugly as some people would yellowed, dirty nails on a foot”

    Sounds kind of hypocritical from someone who also claims that it is wrong to judge someone for having a different opinion from your own.
15. Diva 08.30.10 / 10pm

    To all our Diva’s out there…… we love you and we appreciate each and everyone. May I say, it is the spirit of the individual that makes the person. There seems to be a lot of spirit here… : )

    XOXO The Diva…..
    Ps.. Big Hugs Ellen
16. Serena 08.31.10 / 12pm

    Opinions are just that…an individuals thoughts regarding a subject matter. So I figure I will give you mine. As for the heel stoppers….they are a pretty cool idea! I like the idea of them, however in the top video, they look kind of cheap and cheesy…in the pictures at the bottom where they are shown in black on the writers dainty foot….they appear more classy and transform the shoe into a timeless look while making it supportive and safer as well. Great job! It was nice to see the pix and have a fixed visual on the product. Cute Feet! Love the Tattoos! How Adorable, built in jewelry for your feet!
17. Serena 08.31.10 / 12pm

    Angel, I think its time we see your feet in an open toe pair of sandals such as the ones Ellen is wearing. Just to be fair. Please post the picture today. I’m very excited to see your glass house feet!!!!
18. angel4prez 08.31.10 / 1pm

    WAY TO GO ANGEL! IM SO GLAD SOMEONE FINALLY STOOD UP TO “OFFENSIVE” “VULGAR” AND “DISGUSTING” FEET TATTOS. I MEAN, REALLY?! GAH, ALL I WANNA DO IS LOOK AT SOME SHOES AND I CLEARLY CANT WHEN IM SO EASILY DISTRACTED BY HER “NASTY” FEET. GEEZ. ELLEN DO YOU THINK YOU COULD INVEST IN SOME LAZER REMOVAL SO THAT WHEN YOU MODEL THE SHOE OF THE DAY I COULD MORE EASILY DECIPHER WHAT IT LOOKS LIKE?

    Actually, Angel, could link to one Shoe of the Day that features Ellen’s adorable tootsies? No? Thats because she doesn’t often show pics of herself modeling shoes on her blog. In fact, Heels usually posts stock photos or photos of just the shoes. If you have dislike tattoos or “vulgar” subject matter why don’t you complain to customer service? Did you think making fun of the author of this article was the best way to make your point?
19. dd 10.18.11 / 7am

    Personally I am not a fan of Tattoos, but have seen a few that look quite nice, until I started to read Angel Englasis comment I hadn’t even notices the Tattoos I was looking at the heel stoppers. It is a shame people see the need to insult others when there is no need.