Shoe Elf: Ballet Boots – Wedge Heels

April 14, 2012 by Heely GoLightly 28 Comments

Hello,

I’ve been spending a little time chatting away to like minded folk about the styles of ballet heels. I did the wander in the heel-less boots (HERE) and the conversation shifted to wedge shaped heels for ballet boots.

The above ballet heel was made by a person I do not know, but formed the inspiration for this pair. Not much of a fan of the wedge, however, I do like to try things out, so I made these over the last week.

So. The little movie.

I am fast becoming frustrated with the film I make of late. I can’t wait to get outdoors and show the white knee high boots I’ve just completed and a few other pairs of heels that really do need a photographer

I won’t bother again with a tutorial for these things…it’s merely blocks of wood stuck together, whittled away, (Suzanzi-trick-style-strengthened), sanded and painted. The sole of the ballet boot has been removed to help with reducing bulk and the upper then glued and screwed to the wooden base. I’ve just added another 1.5cm onto the base so they will be more extreme a platform. :-)

Have fun and I’ll see you soon, with these things on a road test!!!!

Suzanne

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28 Responses to “Shoe Elf: Ballet Boots – Wedge Heels”

Marti Reply April 14, 2012 at 9:27 am

Great boots. Are they a bit more tough to walk in then any of your other boots?
- Heely GoLightly Reply April 14, 2012 at 9:48 am
  
  Thank you.
  
  They are different, I’ll say that…
duuhjkkbjk Reply April 14, 2012 at 10:32 am

Suzanne, your’s look cooler than the example, more stylish, eh! Is your weight primarily on toes or heels in these, or can you transfer it to one or the other? Does the platform put you at more risk of injury? Looking forward to the walking video!
- Heely GoLightly Reply April 14, 2012 at 10:51 am
  
  Thanks Pete. They are a different animal and they require some more concentration … but they are fun.. I’ll give them that!!!
  
  The weight is right onto the toe area. They pitch my foot forwards incredibly…but it doesn’t feel bad
wendygrrl Reply April 14, 2012 at 12:19 pm

Very nice… thank you for sharing..
H. E. Lexus Reply April 15, 2012 at 1:10 am

Looks very cool. I have some ballet heels. Not something I can walk in. It is amazing to see people who can do so. Just love it.
Nigel Reply April 15, 2012 at 2:29 am

I like the look of these ones I look forward to seeing you walking around in them.
Alphax Reply April 16, 2012 at 1:33 am

Lovely boots! The black finish and studs on the platform were a nice touch. Imagine if you’d managed to stretch some leather or patent over the platforms for a better finish!

It looks like the heels on the platforms are a lot further back than where you usually like to have your modified heels. I wonder if that’s what was putting you off about walking in them.
John Reply May 4, 2012 at 5:15 am

Hi Suzanne,
About thirtyfive years ago, I ordered my balletboots from a dutch mailorder company. In their catalog they had wedge ballet “heels” as well. I remember, you could order them in several heights, from a 1/2″ sole up to 8 or 10″. And the picture you show, looks like the picture I remember.
I haven’t seen them form sale on the internet.
balletboot2000 Reply June 4, 2012 at 11:28 pm

Hi Suzanne,

I remember seeing the picture of the original shoes in some historic fetish publication. Hats off to you to make another pair, in your style, they look amazing. I can agree that they will be interesting to walk in, would so much love to try a pair. Please keep up the good work, BB
- Heely GoLightly Reply June 5, 2012 at 6:13 pm
  
  Thank you. x
- Heely GoLightly Reply June 7, 2012 at 9:10 am
  
  Thank you. I am steadily working on shoes as we talk. Ideas come to mind and I either expand on them or not. We need to do some work on the heel shape…
balletboot2000 Reply June 4, 2012 at 11:32 pm

PS – what are they like to walk in, outdoors – I’m sure that uneven surfaces are great fun !
- Heely GoLightly Reply June 5, 2012 at 6:14 pm
  
  I find them to be quite the trip to be honest. I have NEVER had anything like this on my feet EVER!!!!
  
  I should do a little walk around video indoors…must really find myself a camera person, seriously…
  - balletboot2000 Reply June 5, 2012 at 8:23 pm
    
    Hi Suzanne,
    if I wasn’t 12000 miles away, I would happily volunteer……
    - Heely GoLightly Reply June 7, 2012 at 9:09 am
- Heely GoLightly Reply June 7, 2012 at 9:09 am
  
  Tricky. I will try to get some video of them today…watch this space.
rubberdom Reply July 22, 2012 at 5:56 pm

I think these are one of your best creations ever!
- Heely GoLightly Reply October 9, 2012 at 10:04 am
  
  Thank you
Lucille Spencer Reply October 9, 2012 at 9:53 am

You can be a perfect high stepping pony girl.
- Heely GoLightly Reply October 9, 2012 at 10:05 am
  
  I hope so.
  - Lucille Spencer Reply October 10, 2012 at 7:40 am
    
    Mmmmmmmmmmmm. Can’t wait to see that.
2iguess Reply November 3, 2012 at 7:12 pm

You would have been doing all this and suffering with your lungs filling with fluid! You are truly a machine of dedication! Fantastic!
- Heely GoLightly Reply February 13, 2013 at 11:27 am
  
  Oh I don’t recommend the levels of stupidity I worked at to anyone. I would never do that to myself again. Trust me. x
- Heely GoLightly Reply February 15, 2013 at 7:15 am
  
  Love it when the Aussies drop by and say g’day.
michelle Reply February 17, 2013 at 10:24 pm

love the boots, what kind of glue did you use
- Heely GoLightly Reply February 19, 2013 at 7:29 am
  
  A gel single part epoxy. I don’t recommend it unless you have an industrial fan and ventilation system however. I am out of corsets for a year now so my lungs can heal…