Height-increasing shoes have both functional and aesthetic origins. Initially, they were developed to correct issues such as mild leg length discrepancy, but they soon found their place in men’s fashion as a tool to gain height.
At Masaltos.com, we have been helping men around the world gain up to 7 cm (2.75 inches) in height with our elevator shoes for over 30 years. We offer a wide range of height-increasing dress shoes, perfect for formal and semi-formal occasions.
Has being taller always been so important? Or is it a modern invention? Throughout this article, we’ll explore the answer.
Loafers are a classic in men’s footwear: comfortable, versatile, and always elegant. At Masaltos.com, this traditional style is reinvented with a unique advantage: the addition of hidden insoles that give you a 7-centimeter height increase.
At Masaltos.com, we believe that taking the step to improve your style and confidence shouldn’t mean an excessive financial effort. That’s why we offer our friends the possibility to pay for their height-increasing shoes in convenient installments, thanks to the financing solutions of Sequra and Klarna, available throughout Europe.
Let’s be clear: being under 1.75 m is not a problem. The problem is dressing in a way that makes you look 10 cm shorter than you really are.
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Yes—but not the way you might think. When someone hears “elevator shoes,” there are usually two types of reactions:
For centuries, height-increasing shoes have been part of history. In medieval theater and early cinema, they were used to enhance actors’ height. It was around 1972 when an Italian designer had a lightbulb moment and created a modern model that maintained its main benefit: added height. Over the years, they have evolved from a tool used in the arts to a key accessory for men.