Heels in men are very common and they have been popular among men since sixteenth century. In the beginning men wore these heels when they ride on horses and butcher wore them when they slaughter the animals. In those days men also wore high heels as a symbol of superiority and status. Another reason because of which the common man did not wear high heels was because at that time high heels were expensive because they became the symbol of wealth and status. Another interesting moment happened when in the year 1660, a shoemaker who was known as Nicholas Lestage, prepared high heels for King Louis XIV, which had heel of approximately four inch.

The trend of high heels was further boosted in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. Women in the upper and lower class were more leaned to wear high heels. However, at the end of the eighteenth century the trend of flat shoes and the low heels got more in vogue. There are different myths there about the disappearance of heels in the world market. Some people believe that in the Revolutionary war, most people tended to avoid any impression of wealth. During the French Revolution heels were almost disappeared from the world market. However, very few women at that time used to wear heels.

After the French Revolution, the trend of heels again got common among men in the decade of 1960s with the Beatle's boot. More men started wearing high heels in the same era in disco shoes. Prince also used to wear high heels in the decade of 1980s. In that era high heels were more famous in western world like US and Europe, however, the trend was not common in Asia. With time high heels for men also got common among men. The trend was further boosted when the models wore heels in the fashion shows on the ramps. More fashion designers stepped in this field in 1990s because of the emerging scope of high heels in men and some of the male designers include Rui Leonardes and Rick Owens.

Nowadays, there is again a trend of wearing high heels by men. Today men do not wear heels in order to show any kind of status symbol but they wear heels to look more elegant and sophisticated. In the modern celebrities Dominic Monaghan and rumored Michael Jackson also wear high heels and therefore, popularity of high heels for men is circling all over the world.

So, men wear high heels because it’s in fashion and also it gives them increase in height with a smart superior look. Now in this century these heels are common but we cannot say about when this fashion will fade away. Most of the people believe that these heels will never go out of fashion. Today, men wear high heels from formal occasions to the informal occasion. Even in the business gatherings men wear high heels with full confidence and this is the right time for you to come and accept this fashion. You can also look modern and glamorous after wearing these heels. Moreover, you can also give a very unique and the stylish look with more confidence with high heels.