spike heel

American  

[spahyk heel] / ˈspaɪk ˈhil /

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.

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spike heel British  

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of spike heel

First recorded in 1925–30

Example Sentences

A: It’s actually Jimmy Choos with a spike heel that I love.

From Washington Post

The mighty Valkyries don’t fly through the sky, but bray around a waiting room in spike heels, flame-colored nouveau riche outfits and cosmetic surgery bandages.

From New York Times

Emmanuelle Alt, the editor of French Vogue for a decade, with her sweep of rock star hair obscuring one eye, her skinny jeans, spike heels and military jackets?

From New York Times

It shows a burly, bearded man — a bear — fancied up and prancing in curvy platinum wig, billowy dress and spike heels, mimicking Johnson’s statue.

From Los Angeles Times

Platform spike heels become an obvious metaphor for relearning how to strut.

From New York Times