The hottest new fashion trend in shoes is the block heel, which is good news for those of us who have lived too many years in pencil-thin heels. According to podiatry experts, the thicker the heel, the better for comfort and less strain on your feet and ankles. While the block heel officially debuted a few years back, they were typically edgier and higher than most of us would care to wear. Fortunately, now, you’ll find a multitude of styles and heel heights to choose from.
Block Heels for Every Occasion
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Cool and Colorful
![Journee Collection Adras Sandal](https://i0.wp.com/primewomen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Journee-Collection-Adras-Sandal.jpg?resize=300%2C282&quality=89&ssl=1)
![Larroude Brigitte Heels](https://i0.wp.com/primewomen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Larroude-Brigitte-Heels.jpg?resize=300%2C173&quality=89&ssl=1)
![Zala Block Heel Pump](https://i0.wp.com/primewomen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Zala-Block-Heel-Pump.jpg?resize=300%2C244&quality=89&ssl=1)
![Franco Sarto Wendy Clogs](https://i0.wp.com/primewomen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Franco-Sarto-Wendy-Clogs.jpg?resize=300%2C204&quality=89&ssl=1)
![Dolce Vita Natie Sandal](https://i0.wp.com/primewomen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Dolce-Vita-Natie-Sandal.jpg?resize=300%2C229&quality=89&ssl=1)
![Marc Fisher Zasha Sandal](https://i0.wp.com/primewomen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Marc-Fisher-Zasha-Sandal.jpg?resize=300%2C227&quality=89&ssl=1)
![Majorca Block Heel Sandal](https://i0.wp.com/primewomen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Majorca-Block-Heel-Sandal.jpg?resize=300%2C263&quality=89&ssl=1)
![Adrienne Vittadini Albi Sandal](https://i0.wp.com/primewomen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Adrienne-Vittadini-Albi-Sandal.jpg?resize=300%2C206&quality=89&ssl=1)
![Journee Lirryc 2 Sandal](https://i0.wp.com/primewomen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Journee-Lirryc-2-Sandal.jpg?resize=300%2C262&quality=89&ssl=1)
![Noles Heel](https://i0.wp.com/primewomen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Noles-Heel.jpg?resize=300%2C196&quality=89&ssl=1)
![Lisbon Platform Mules](https://i0.wp.com/primewomen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Lisbon-Platform-Mules.jpg?resize=300%2C266&quality=89&ssl=1)
Delightfully Dressy
![Paxton Heels](https://i0.wp.com/primewomen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Paxton-Heels.jpg?resize=300%2C277&quality=89&ssl=1)
![GG Quarter Strap Sandal](https://i0.wp.com/primewomen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/GG-Quarter-Strap-Sandal.jpg?resize=300%2C229&quality=89&ssl=1)
![Gold Palm Beach Sandal](https://i0.wp.com/primewomen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Gold-Palm-Beach-Sandal.jpg?resize=300%2C275&quality=89&ssl=1)
![Roellan Sandal](https://i0.wp.com/primewomen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Roellan-Sandal.jpg?resize=300%2C255&quality=89&ssl=1)
![Sumatra Frayed Upper Heel](https://i0.wp.com/primewomen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Sumatra-Frayed-Upper-Heel.jpg?resize=300%2C137&quality=89&ssl=1)
![Gold Penny Knot Mules](https://i0.wp.com/primewomen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Gold-Penny-Knot-Mules.jpg?resize=300%2C247&quality=89&ssl=1)
![Alondra Block Heel Sandal](https://i0.wp.com/primewomen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Alondra-Block-Heel-Sandal.jpg?resize=300%2C238&quality=89&ssl=1)
![Gold Fiji Chain Vachetta Sandals](https://i0.wp.com/primewomen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Gold-Fiji-Chain-Vachetta-Sandals.jpg?resize=197%2C300&quality=89&ssl=1)
![Ulla Block Heel Slide Sandal](https://i0.wp.com/primewomen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Ulla-Block-Heel-Slide-Sandal.jpg?resize=300%2C186&quality=89&ssl=1)
![Hibiscus Sandal](https://i0.wp.com/primewomen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Hibiscus-Sandal.jpg?resize=289%2C300&quality=89&ssl=1)
![Naturalizer Bristol Sandals](https://i0.wp.com/primewomen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Naturalizer-Bristol-Sandals.jpg?resize=300%2C267&quality=89&ssl=1)
![Dolce Vita Parris Sandal](https://i0.wp.com/primewomen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Dolce-Vita-Parris-Sandal.jpg?resize=300%2C201&quality=89&ssl=1)
![Saged Sandal](https://i0.wp.com/primewomen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Saged-Sandal.jpg?resize=300%2C141&quality=89&ssl=1)
![Chiffon Heel](https://i0.wp.com/primewomen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Chiffon-Heel.jpg?resize=300%2C150&quality=89&ssl=1)
![Vimisaoi Chunky Block Heeled Sandals](https://i0.wp.com/primewomen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Vimisaoi-Chunky-Block-Heeled-Sandals.jpg?resize=300%2C236&quality=89&ssl=1)
![Mimi Embossed Crisscross Sandals](https://i0.wp.com/primewomen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Mimi-Embossed-Crisscross-Sandals.jpg?resize=245%2C300&quality=89&ssl=1)
![Atlas Sandal](https://i0.wp.com/primewomen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Atlas-Sandal.jpg?resize=300%2C215&quality=89&ssl=1)
All Day Every Day!
![Anne Klein Vita Sanal](https://i0.wp.com/primewomen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Anne-Klein-Vita-Sanal.jpg?resize=300%2C252&quality=89&ssl=1)
![Lisbon MJ Platform Sandals](https://i0.wp.com/primewomen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Lisbon-MJ-Platform-Sandals.jpg?resize=251%2C300&quality=89&ssl=1)
![Cameron Crisscross Heels](https://i0.wp.com/primewomen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Cameron-Crisscross-Heels.jpg?resize=300%2C169&quality=89&ssl=1)
![Majorca Cutout High Heel Sandals](https://i0.wp.com/primewomen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Majorca-Cutout-High-Heel-Sandals.jpg?resize=300%2C221&quality=89&ssl=1)
![Falla Strappy Slide Sandal](https://i0.wp.com/primewomen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Falla-Strappy-Slide-Sandal.jpg?resize=300%2C239&quality=89&ssl=1)
![Lucie slingback block-heel sandals](https://i0.wp.com/primewomen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Lucie-slingback-block-heel-sandals.jpg?resize=300%2C251&quality=89&ssl=1)
![Sam Edelman Josefine Heels](https://i0.wp.com/primewomen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Sam-Edelman-Josefine-Heels.jpg?resize=300%2C257&quality=89&ssl=1)
![Mimi Woven Nappa Sandals](https://i0.wp.com/primewomen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Mimi-Woven-Nappa-Sandals.jpg?resize=228%2C300&quality=89&ssl=1)
![Natural Arauca Chunky Knot Wood Heel](https://i0.wp.com/primewomen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Natural-Arauca-Chunky-Knot-Wood-Heel.jpg?resize=300%2C238&quality=89&ssl=1)
![Beatrice Nappa Sandals](https://i0.wp.com/primewomen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Beatrice-Nappa-Sandals.jpg?resize=228%2C300&quality=89&ssl=1)
![Jessica Simpson Women's Shelbie Block Heel](https://i0.wp.com/primewomen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Jessica-Simpson-Womens-Shelbie-Block-Heel.jpg?resize=300%2C256&quality=89&ssl=1)
![Orion Woven Clogs](https://i0.wp.com/primewomen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Orion-Woven-Clogs.jpg?resize=300%2C241&quality=89&ssl=1)
![Bernardo Beaufort Heels](https://i0.wp.com/primewomen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Bernardo-Beaufort-Heels.jpg?resize=300%2C197&quality=89&ssl=1)
![Block-heel multistrap sandals in suede](https://i0.wp.com/primewomen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Block-heel-multistrap-sandals-in-suede.jpg?resize=300%2C235&quality=89&ssl=1)
![Parker Pillow Heels](https://i0.wp.com/primewomen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Parker-Pillow-Heels.jpg?resize=259%2C300&quality=89&ssl=1)
![Ricristy Women's Heeled Sandals](https://i0.wp.com/primewomen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Ricristy-Womens-Heeled-Sandals.jpg?resize=300%2C242&quality=89&ssl=1)
![Either/Or Block Heels](https://i0.wp.com/primewomen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Either-Or-Block-Heels.jpg?resize=300%2C195&quality=89&ssl=1)
![Cedar Clog](https://i0.wp.com/primewomen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Cedar-Clog.jpg?resize=300%2C294&quality=89&ssl=1)
![Fiji Chain Vachetta Sandals](https://i0.wp.com/primewomen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Fiji-Chain-Vachetta-Sandals.jpg?resize=274%2C300&quality=89&ssl=1)
![Dinero Heeled Sandal](https://i0.wp.com/primewomen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Dinero-Heeled-Sandal-1.jpg?resize=300%2C132&quality=89&ssl=1)
![Willow Woven Platforms](https://i0.wp.com/primewomen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Willow-Woven-Platforms.jpg?resize=215%2C300&quality=89&ssl=1)
![Laine Block Heel Sandal](https://i0.wp.com/primewomen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Laine-Block-Heel-Sandal.jpg?resize=300%2C217&quality=89&ssl=1)
![Mallory Clogs](https://i0.wp.com/primewomen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Mallory-Clogs.jpg?resize=300%2C260&quality=89&ssl=1)
![Lifestride Carlyle Sandal](https://i0.wp.com/primewomen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Lifestride-Carlyle-Sandal.jpg?resize=300%2C268&quality=89&ssl=1)
Stylishly Professional
![Lucie double-strap block-heel sandals](https://i0.wp.com/primewomen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Lucie-double-strap-block-heel-sandals.jpg?resize=300%2C199&quality=89&ssl=1)
![Franco Sarto Women's Palma Pump](https://i0.wp.com/primewomen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Franco-Sarto-Womens-Palma-Pump.jpg?resize=300%2C236&quality=89&ssl=1)
![Dolce Vita Braided Western Mules](https://i0.wp.com/primewomen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Dolce-Vita-Braided-Western-Mules.jpg?resize=300%2C210&quality=89&ssl=1)
![Franco Sarto Women's Racer Pump](https://i0.wp.com/primewomen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Franco-Sarto-Womens-Racer-Pump.jpg?resize=300%2C212&quality=89&ssl=1)
![Naturalizer Women's Banks Pump](https://i0.wp.com/primewomen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Naturalizer-Womens-Banks-Pump.jpg?resize=300%2C186&quality=89&ssl=1)
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