Why do shoes narrow at the toes?

Question

This is not how feet are shaped. What’s the deal?

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Answer 1

This design is often seen in shoes designed for women. The reason is to make women’s feet look smaller like an optical illusion and smaller feet is often seen as a sign of beauty.

[Look at this picture](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0501/2485/products/nude_pointe_toe_flats_pointy_800x.jpg?v=1576455592) and you tend to ignore the length of the foot itself and focus on the overall shape. The smaller tip implies that the foot itself is smaller than it normally is.

[Now look at this picture](https://images.dresshead.com/images/womensshoes/Camel%20Heels/805355004/large/3.jpg) where the foot looks bigger because of the abrupt end near the toes.