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They both exert the same amount of force theoretically, it's just that the force exerted on the floor by the high-heel spike is more concentrated.

High heel - less surface area, more concentrated force.

Work boot - more surface area, less concentrated force.

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No. The force exerted on the ground is dependent on the mass of the woman and is not affected by the shape of her shoes. However, the pressure changes with the different shoes. From the equation Pressure = Force/Area it is clear to see that the high heels have a greater pressure since the high heels have a smaller area over which the force is distributed. In both cases though the normal force exerted by the ground is the same.

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Sharp pointed high heels place her weight on a much smaller area than do flats, producing higher pressure on those spots on the ground.

Never try walking on loose materials (e.g. sand, snow, mud) in high heels as they will sink into them!

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