What is the heel distance
This is the brief explanation of what the heel distance is. If you would like to read the full explanation of all specifications, you can find it on the following page:
Specification information
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Heel distance
Read the explanation about the angle of inclination for more information about this
So: the shorter the heel distance, the higher the heel of the shoe feels/the steeper the shoe will bee.
Measuring the heel distance is actually best applied when you compare two different shoes in the same size and with the same walking/heel height.
So don't compare apples and oranges by comparing a size 36 with a size 40; a size 40 has a different heel distance than the same shoe in size 36 because a foot size 40 is bigger/longer, and the heel will therefore also be at a different distance/height than with size 36.
When comparing shoes, it is best to see whether the heel distance is the same or whether there is a difference. When using heel distance in an equation, the most important thing to keep in mind is the following rule::
- The shorter the heel distance, the higher/steeper the heel of the shoe feels
It can sometimes be difficult to know where to measure this distance exactly. In this more detailed explanation of the heel distance we provide more information about how and where you can measure this. |
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The following image shows an example of the influence of the heel distance.
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Below is an example of two shoes without a platform sole, both of which have a heel height of 12.7 cm: |
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| The right shoe is steeper than the left shoe because the heel distance of the right shoe is smaller. |
Summary:
If the heel distance is smaller, the slope is steeper and the angle of inclination is sharper. The heel of shoes with a smaller heel distance will therefore also feel higher.
General information
We import ordered items especially for you from our supplier in the USA; therefore the average delivery time is 1 to 1½ weeks (within the Netherlands) but this can be longer due to unforeseen reasons.
Please note:
* When returning multiple items that we have imported, we always look at the costs incurred per individual situation; the amount we deduct and the amount we convert into shop credit depends on the actual costs we have incurred. This applies to: This amount only covers the costs incurred for imported the items you ordered; we do not charge any cancellation fees or restocking fees ourselves. |
Of course we prefer not to do this, but in order to cover the unnecessary costs incurred by us and to discourage the many returns, this has unfortunately proved necessary. (think of the environment and please make sure you order the right items)
We won't charge you these costs for a single exchange in case of a wrong size. You can read more about our return policy in our Terms and Conditions and Refund Policy.
Contact
Email:
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Sizing and Dimensions
See how you can calculate your size using a conversion table on our information page: "How do I know which size I have and which one I should order?"
To view a conversion table and see which sizes & dimensions we use, you can use the size chart, which you can find in the following two ways:
On every page (both on your mobile and on a computer) you can find a button for a size chart on the right side, which looks like this:
On all product pages you can find the button for the table above the "Add to cart" button, which looks like this:
Our shoes and boots come from the USA and have American sizes (1 inch = 2.54 cm).
These dimensions have been converted to the Western European size that we use in the Netherlands, Belgium and other EU countries. Our converted EU dimensions differ from those of our American supplier stated on the box. Experience shows that shoe sizes US-12 and up in particular are larger.
Order the size you normally wear, we already take into account how a model fits (large, small or according to size). Sometimes we explicitly inform you about this in the description.
If you are between sizes, we usually recommend rounding up the size for a closed model, such as a pump or boot. With an open model, such as a sandal or peep toes (where the toes and heel are 'open') we recommend to choose the smaller size.
If you want to order a specific US size, please select the desired US size indicated in the sizes. We always order the corresponding US size stated; the corresponding EU size determined by us may therefore differ from the EU size stated on the box.
Of course you can always ask us for advice about which size you need: info@kinky-shoes.nl
If you would like to know the shaft circumference, shaft height and calf circumference of boots, you can calculate these for your size (for an explanation of how to do this; view our information page about calculating the circumference). Use the following data sheet for this:
The Boot calf/shaft size data sheet