spike heel

[ spahyk heel ]

noun

1. a very high heel that tapers to a narrow base, used on women's shoes, sandals, and boots.
2. a shoe, sandal, or boot with such a heel.

spike heel

noun

1. a very high heel on a woman's shoe, tapering to a very narrow tip Often shortened tospike Also called (esp Brit)stilettostiletto heel

Word History and Origins

Origin of spike heel¹

First recorded in 1925–30