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Here is one way to make sure potential suitors know you mean business: heels with dozens of thorns sticking out. You are either saying, "I am a rose, and like a rose, I can be prickly," or you are stating, "I can kill you with my footwear." These unique shoe styles certainly make a lasting impression.

In all honesty, I think they are kind of cool. Sure, it is a little over the top, but they will certainly make you stand out. Especially from a distance, they wouldn't look that dangerous. If you are looking for more traditional fashion, this might not be your first choice, but avant-garde fashion has its place.

I think the main problem with the thorn heel is practicality. You would have to be very careful while walking to make sure the shoe didn't pass too close to your ankle as you shifted from one foot to the other, and I do not think you could wear these anyplace crowded. Could you imagine being in a club, trying to look cool on the dance floor, when someone tries to hit on you, only to stumble away in pain after their foot was accidentally stabbed by one of the spikes?

Here are a few things to consider before wearing such an extreme style:

Unfortunately, for those of you who are interested, I have no idea how you would acquire shoes like this. The site I found the photo on is not selling them, and a quick search on Google didn't turn up any current results for purchasing them. However, I have the feeling if you took this photo to your local university and gave it to a fashion design student, they would almost certainly be up for the challenge of creating a custom pair.

If you are exploring wild shoe designs, here is a quick comparison of extreme footwear:

Maybe try something other than nails for the thorns, OK? Something a little safer, perhaps? Try looking into studded boots from brands like Steve Madden for a safer alternative.

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