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When cage heels appeared on the runways in fall 2008, they took off, launching a now-ubiquitous style that doesnt show any signs of going away soon. With strong, sexy lines, the cage does for the foot what a bandage dress does for the body, and the newest generation adds interest with more cutouts, pastel colors and peep toes.

Adi Designs strappy Zippered Stilettos

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When cage heels appeared on the runways in fall 2008, they took off, launching a now-ubiquitous style that doesnt show any signs of going away soon. With strong, sexy lines, the cage does for the foot what a bandage dress does for the body, and the newest generation adds interest with more cutouts, pastel colors and peep toes.

Cage heels represent a return to modernist architectural lines, which, positioned in the right way, make a shoe incredibly sexy, says Faryl Robin Morse, founder and creative director of Farylrobin Footwear. Those bold straps and grid-like patterns that encase the top and sides of the foot are intensely graphic, a perfect fit for the woman who wants to channel her inner dominatrix.

Adi Designs' zippered stilettos, $34.99 at Target

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