TexChik ยท F
The smaller diameter of the top piece the less sturdy the shoe . I would call the size of heel you are wearing an โ event โ shoe and not wear it as much . I have found that heels with the top piece the size of a postage stamp and with a steel shank last longer and can be worn more often .

SW-User
@TexChik I did not know that. Thanks for the heads up. :)