Women around the world courageously put themselves to the ultimate endurance test - racing in high heels.
Sarenza High Heel 2010 Race, Paris
Participants named "Pattes Folles," from left, Claire, Charline, and Maylis, of the third edition of the Sarenza High Heel 2010 Race warm up prior to the France Vs UK 3x60 meters relay race at Molitor swimming pool in Paris, Friday, Dec. 3, 2010. Competitors in teams of three girls from France and United Kingdom race for fun wearing shoes with more than 8 cm-high heels. (AP Photo/Francois Mori)
Participants of the third edition of the Sarenza High Heel 2010 Race prepare to compete in the France Vs UK 3x60 meters relay race at Molitor swimming pool in Paris, Friday, Dec. 3, 2010. Competitors in teams of three girls from France and United Kingdom race for fun wearing shoes with more than 8 cm-high heels. (AP Photo/Francois Mori)
Participants of the third edition of the Sarenza High Heel 2010 Race compete in the France Vs UK 3x60 meters relay race at Molitor swimming pool in Paris, Friday, Dec. 3, 2010. Competitors in teams of three girls from France and United Kingdom race for fun wearing shoes with more than 8 cm high heels. (AP Photo/Francois Mori)
Participants named "Les Paulettes" of the third edition of the Sarenza High Heel 2010 Race take a break prior to the France Vs UK 3x60 meters relay race at Molitor swimming pool in Paris, Friday, Dec. 3, 2010. Competitors in teams of three girls from France and United Kingdom race for fun wearing shoes with more than 8 cm high heels. (AP Photo/Francois Mori)
Participants of the third edition of the Sarenza High Heel 2010 Race pose prior to the France Vs UK 3x60 meters relay race at Molitor swimming pool in Paris, Friday, Dec. 3, 2010. Competitors in teams of three girls from France and United Kingdom race for fun wearing shoes with more than 8 cm-high heels. (AP Photo/Francois Mori)
Participants of the third edition of the Sarenza High Heel 2010 Race warm up prior to the France Vs UK 3x60 meters relay race at Molitor swimming pool in Paris, Friday, Dec. 3, 2010. Competitors in teams of three girls from France and United Kingdom race for fun wearing shoes with more than 8 cm-high heels. (AP Photo/Francois Mori)
A participant of the third edition of the Sarenza High Heel 2010 Race take a break in the France Vs UK 3x60 meters relay race at Molitor swimming pool in Paris, Friday, Dec. 3, 2010. Competitors in teams of three girls from France and United Kingdom race for fun wearing shoes with more than 8 cm-high heels. (AP Photo/Francois Mori)
Participants of the third edition of the Sarenza High Heel 2010 Race competes in the France Vs UK 3x60 meters relay race at Molitor swimming pool in Paris, Friday, Dec. 3, 2010. Competitors in teams of three girls from France and United Kingdom race for fun wearing shoes with more than 8 cm-high heels. (AP Photo/Francois Mori)
Participants of the third edition of the Sarenza High Heel 2010 Race compete in the France Vs UK 3x60 meters relay race at Molitor swimming pool in Paris, Friday, Dec. 3, 2010. Competitors in teams of three girls from France and United Kingdom race for fun wearing shoes with more than 8 cm-high heels. (AP Photo/Francois Mori)
Participants of the third edition of the Sarenza High Heel 2010 Race competes in the France Vs UK 3x60 meters relay race at Molitor swimming pool in Paris, Friday, Dec. 3, 2010. Competitors in teams of three girls from France and United Kingdom race for fun wearing shoes with more than 8 cm-high heels. (AP Photo/Francois Mori)
Participants of the third edition of the Sarenza High Heel 2010 Race compete in the France Vs UK 3x60 meters relay race at Molitor swimming pool in Paris, Friday, Dec. 3, 2010. Competitors in teams of three girls from France and United Kingdom race for fun wearing shoes with more than 8 cm-high heels. (AP Photo/Francois Mori)
Participants of the third edition of the Sarenza High Heel 2010 Race compete in the France Vs UK 3x60 meters relay race at Molitor swimming pool in Paris, Friday, Dec. 3, 2010. Competitors in teams of three girls from France and United Kingdom race for fun wearing shoes with more than 8 cm-high heels. (AP Photo/Francois Mori)
Participants of the third edition of the Sarenza High Heel 2010 Race compete in the France Vs UK 3x60 meters relay race at Molitor swimming pool in Paris, Friday, Dec. 3, 2010. Competitors in teams of three girls from France and United Kingdom race for fun wearing shoes with more than 8 cm-high heels. (AP Photo/Francois Mori)
Participants of the third edition of the Sarenza High Heel 2010 Race pose prior to the France Vs UK 3x60 meters relay race at Molitor swimming pool in Paris, Friday, Dec. 3, 2010. Competitors in teams of three girls from France and United Kingdom race for fun wearing shoes with more than 8 cm high heels. (AP Photo/Francois Mori)
French fans named "Super Dupont" carry English girl named "Misty Twigg" during the third edition of the Sarenza High Heel 2010 Race at Molitor swimming pool in Paris, Friday, Dec. 3, 2010. Competitors in teams of three girls from France and United Kingdom race for fun wearing shoes with more than 8 cm high heels. (AP Photo/Francois Mori)
Team winners of the third edition of the Sarenza High Heel 2010 Race pose after the France Vs UK 3x60 meters relay race at Molitor swimming pool in Paris, Friday, Dec. 3, 2010. Competitors in teams of three girls from France and United Kingdom race for fun wearing shoes with more than 8 cm-high heel. (AP Photo/ Francois Mori)
High heels of participants of the third edition of the Sarenza High Heel 2010 Race are taped prior to the France Vs UK 3x60 meters relay race at Molitor swimming pool in Paris, Friday, Dec. 3, 2010. Competitors in teams of three girls from France and United Kingdom race for fun wearing shoes with more than 8 cm-high heels. (AP Photo/Francois Mori)
Moscow, 2008
Women run in a high heel race at Red Square in Moscow, Saturday, July 19, 2008. Participants of the high heel run were challenged to race in stilettos of at least 9 cm (3.54 inches). (AP Photo/Misha Japaridze)
Women run in a high heel race at Red Square in Moscow, Saturday, July 19, 2008. Participants of the high heel run were challenged to race in stilettos of at least 9 cm (3.54 inches) tall. (AP Photo/Misha Japaridze)
Participants in a high heel race wait for a start of the event at Red Square in Moscow, Saturday, July 19, 2008. Participants of the high heel run were challenged to race in stilettos of at least 9 cm (3.54 inches). (AP Photo/Misha Japaridze)
Participants in a high heel race are on a start line at Red Square in Moscow, Saturday, July 19, 2008. Participants of the high heel run were challenged to race in stilettos of at least 9 cm (3.54 inches). (AP Photo/Misha Japaridze)
Participants in a high heel race wait for a start of the event at Red Square in Moscow, Saturday, July 19, 2008. Participants of the high heel run were challenged to race in stilettos of at least 9 cm (3.54 inches). (AP Photo/Misha Japaridze)
Sydney, 2008
Brittney McGlone, left front in red, leads hundreds of women as they jostle for line honors in stiletto sprint world record attempt at Overseas passenger terminal in Circular Quay, Sydney, Australia, Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2008. McGlone won the race and received $1,000 prize money and a Golden stiletto high heel trophy.(AP Photo/Rob Griffith)
Moscow, 2007
Women taking part in a high-heel race wait for their turn to compete in Moscow, Saturday, July 28, 2007. Some 110 women competed in the race wearing high-heeled shoes with a required minimum height of 9 cm (3.5 inches) for a prize of 100 000 rubles (about US$ 4000). (AP Photo/Sergey Ponomarev)
Women run in a high-heel race in Moscow, Saturday, July 28, 2007. Some 110 women competed in the race wearing high-heeled shoes with a required minimum height of 9 cm (3.5 inches) for a prize of 100 000 rubles (about US$ 4000). (AP Photo/Sergey Ponomarev)
A participant in a high-heel race crosses the finish line in Moscow, Saturday, July 28, 2007. Some 110 women competed in the race wearing high-heeled shoes with a required minimum height of 9 cm (3.5 inches) for a prize of 100 000 rubles (about US$ 4000). (AP Photo/Sergey Ponomarev)
Women run in a high-heel race in Moscow, Saturday, July 28, 2007. Some 110 women competed in the race wearing high-heeled shoes with a required minimum height of 9 cm (3.5 inches) for a prize of 100 000 rubles (about US$ 4000). (AP Photo/Sergey Ponomarev)
Moscow, 2006
Participants in Glamour Stiletto Run race on high heels to the finish at Red Square in Moscow, Saturday, July 8, 2006. Participants of the high heel run were challenged to race 100 meters in stilettos of at least 9 cm (2.54 inches). (AP Photo/Sergey Ponomarev)
Participants in Glamour Stiletto Run prepare for the event held at Red Square in Moscow, Saturday, July 8, 2006. Participants of the high heel run were challenged to race 100 meters in stilettos of at least 9 cm (2.54 inches) . (AP Photo/Sergey Ponomarev)
Participants in Glamour Stiletto Run prepare for the event held at Red Square in Moscow, Saturday, July 8, 2006. Participants of the high heel run were challenged to race 100 meters in stilettos of at least 9 cm (2.54 inches) and winners were awarded with prizes. (AP Photo/Sergey Ponomarev)
Participants in Glamour Stiletto Run wait for a start of the event at Red Square in Moscow, Saturday, July 8, 2006. Participants of the high heel run were challenged to race 100 meters in stilettos of at least 9 cm (2.54 inches) and winners were awarded with prizes. (AP Photo/Sergey Ponomarev)
near Tel Aviv, 2004
Israeli women react as they compete in a high heel race in the central city of Rishon Letzion near Tel Aviv, Israel, Monday Nov. 29, 2004. Twenty five women participated at the competition that required them to wear high heel shoes at a minimum height of 25 centimeter (1 inch) and an evening dresses. (AP Photo/Ariel Schalit)
Israeli women react as they run compete in a high heel race in the central city of Rishon Letzion near Tel Aviv, Israel, Monday Nov. 29, 2004. Twenty five women participated at the competition that required them to wear high heel shoes at a minimum height of 25 centimeter (1 inch) and an evening dresses. (AP Photo/Ariel Schalit)
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