The heel acts as an anchor it can dig into ice but not penetrate tile- carpet is okay- and the bosses foot if you don't want to fall for him. Sada you are letting the sexy brigade down get with the high heels it's a symbol of woman's rights. there s more kick or pound per square inch pressure in stilletos, than an elephant standing on one foot. I can do martial arts in them. The only problem is that they can give you big calf muscles.