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Heel
Heel can refer to both the rear, padded area of the underside of the foot, as well as the solid part of a shoe that supports the heel cup. The standard measure for heel heights is as follows: an 8/8 (low heel) is 1" high; a 16/8 (medium heel) is 2" high; and a 24/8 (high heel) is 3" high.
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- Part of Speech: noun
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- Industry/Domain: Footwear
- Category: Childrens shoes; Womens shoes; Mens shoes; Sports shoes
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