Halfway Heels from River Island, Boohoo.com and Matalan

Women are rebelling against the neck-breaking sky high heels in favour of the "halfway" heel.

Here's a little selection to whet your appetite.

River Island studded mid heel, £44.99; Boohoo's Manuir high heel gladiator, £30.00 and Matalan snake skin zip front sandals, £14.00