Definition

Noun: A type of shoe heel constructed from multiple layers or pieces of leather (or sometimes other materials) that are stacked and fastened together, creating a solid, often thick, block-like appearance.

Usage

The term "stacked heel" is used to describe the specific construction and style of a heel on footwear. It is a common feature in boots, loafers, and some types of women's shoes.

Examples

• She wore a pair of elegant boots with a stacked heel.
• The classic men's loafer often features a low stacked heel.
• The cobbler repaired the shoe by replacing the worn stacked heel.

Advanced Usage

• The term can be used attributively (like an adjective) before another noun.
  • She prefers stacked-heel boots for both style and stability.

Variants and Related Words

• Stack heel: A less common variant with the same meaning.
• Cuban heel: A specific style of a stacked heel that is slightly tapered, being wider at the sole and narrowing as it meets the shoe.
• Block heel: A broader term for any thick, solid heel, which may or may not be constructed using the stacked leather method.

Synonyms

• Built-up heel
• Leather-stacked heel
• Platform heel (Note: This is similar but typically refers to a thick sole heel, not just the heel construction.)

Antonyms

• Stiletto heel
• Spike heel
• Kitten heel

Noun

1. a heel made of many layers of leather