Heels yes, but my way: anatomy of a balance (and a promise)

Heels yes, but my way: anatomy of a balance (and a promise)

There are those who think that the heel is just an aesthetic whim. A stylist's whim.
Not me. For me it's a question of posture, proportions, character.
But also respect. For the foot, first of all. And for the woman who moves that foot in the world.

Yes, I create high heels. Often high heels.
I draw them as if they were supposed to support a thought, not just a walk.

Every time I design a model, I think about balance.
Not only physical, but also symbolic.
The heel, in my mind, is not there just to make the leg look slim, it is there to tell something.
Of the one who wears it, not of the one who looks at it.

Let's take my cigarette heel. It's become a bit of a signature, I know.
But it wasn't born at a table. It arrived almost by itself, in an afternoon of ideas.
I wanted a thin, elegant, but not fragile heel.
A heel that looked light, but was stable. That looked good under trousers, but also under a dress.
And, above all, that he carried himself with irony.
Because for me a shoe should never take itself too seriously.

Then came the "off effect" heel, the one that ends up like a crushed cigarette.
A small rebellious gesture, perhaps. An idea that made me smile, but that spoke clearly:
Even imperfection has charm, if you wear it with elegance.

My shoes have heels, yes. But they don't ask anyone to suffer.
I don't design torture instruments.
I study the inclination, the materials, the balance.
I try them, I make them try them. And if one walks badly… we start all over again.
It happens more often than you think.

The truth? A beautiful but uncomfortable heel is a bad design.
And I can't live with the wrong plans.

The women who choose my shoes are all different — but they have one thing in common:
They don't want to compromise. Not with style, not with comfort.
So yes, heels. But only if they are well thought out. Better constructed. And designed with respect.

For me, a shoe is like a promise.
That doesn't break in the middle of the day.

With passion,❤️
Alberto

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FAQ

Q: Are Alberto Ciaschini heels comfortable?
A: Yes, they are. Each model is carefully studied in terms of inclination, internal materials, posture. Nothing comes out that is not also truly wearable.

Q: How high are the heels?
A: It depends. From 7.5 cm to 11 cm, but always with a construction that accompanies the foot. The height alone doesn't say much: what matters is how you fit in it.

Q: Can I walk on it all day?
A: If you are used to heels, yes. If not, maybe don't start with 11 cm. But many clients write to me that they didn't wear heels anymore... until they tried mine.

Q: What is the most unique heel you have designed?
A: Currently encased in an ice cube. It was a crazy idea, but it worked. For me it is important that a shoe surprises, but remains true to the wearer.