Consider a world where men aren't a factor, either a matriarchy or Amazon Island; would high heels exist? I have always been under the impression that high heels were designed to modify a woman's figure to convey a shapelier look and a more exaggerated walk.  If men didn't exist, I couldn't see heels being something women would design.  I'm not suggesting that women dress to attract male attention. My question hinges on the point that if men didn't play a role, would heels even exist and by extension, corsets, lipstick, hoop skirts, etc? 