Rome Repaves the Streets in Honor of High Heels
by Kristie Griffith December 13th, 2011 at 3:58 PM
It’s now safe to say that Rome, Italy, is the unofficial high-heel friendliest city in the world. Gianni Alemanno, mayor of Rome, has announced plans to makeover the cobblestone-paved streets and sidewalks of Via del Corso, one of Rome's busiest areas. Why all the renovations? To make the streets less dangerous "especially for women in high heels."
Two women attempt to navigate a cobblestone street.
If you’ve ever tried to navigate cobble-stone streets in high heels you know that the process is slow to say the least. One false move and you could end up with a broken ankle and a bruised ego.
Alemanno acknowledges that cobblestone streets are a part of the city's history and character, so don’t expect to see miles and miles of smooth cement anytime soon. The old cobblestones will be replaced with modern cobblestones that are set and sealed in a base of concrete to avoid irregular depressions and gaps. Some of the more heavily traversed streets will be paved with asphalt.
So, on behalf of women all over the world, ShoesTV would like to say, Grazie Italia!