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High Heels vs. Pumps

The high heels are the type of shoes which have elongated sole at the back which is generally at between 1-4 inches, whereas the front of it is of plain length as it is near the ground. Contrary to this, pumps are the types of high heels which are wider; they lack buckles or straps and can easily be taken off. The pumps are around 2-3 inches in height.

Key Differences

The pumps itself are one of the dozen types of high heels.
Aimie Carlson
Aug 08, 2017
The pumps look sober as compared to the high heels.
The high heels have laces, and buckles attached to it, whereas pump lacks buckles and laces which made them easily removable.
The high heels have a length around 1-4 inches, while pumps have a length in between 1-3 inches.
Samantha Walker
Aug 08, 2017
The pumps have more extension and comfort as compared to the high heels.

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Laces and buckles are attached to it.
Pump lacks buckles and laces which made them easily removable.
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Comfortable

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Sober

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Height

1-4 inches
1-3 inches
Samantha Walker
Aug 08, 2017

High Heels and Pumps Definitions

Pumps

A machine or device for raising, compressing, or transferring fluids.

Pumps

(Physiology)A molecular mechanism for the active transport of ions or molecules across a cell membrane.

Pumps

(Physics)Electromagnetic radiation used to raise atoms or molecules to a higher energy level.
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Pumps

(Informal)The heart.

Pumps

(Informal)The place where consumers purchase gasoline. Used with the:gas prices rising at the pump.

Pumps

A shoe that has a closed back and is cut low around the toes, usually with heels and no fastenings.

Pumps

To cause to flow by means of a pump or pumplike organ or device:Derricks pumped oil out of the ground. The heart pumps blood throughout the body.

Pumps

To draw, deliver, or pour forth:a writer who pumped out a new novel every year.

Pumps

To propel, eject, or insert:pumped new life into the economy.
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Pumps

To cause to move with an up-and-down or back-and-forth motion:a bicyclist pumping the pedals; a piston pumping a shaft.

Pumps

To push or pull (a brake or lever, for instance) rapidly:a driver pumping the brakes.

Pumps

To shoot (bullets, for example) at or into:a gunner pumping rounds at a target.

Pumps

(Physics)To raise (atoms or molecules) to a higher energy level by exposing them to electromagnetic radiation at a resonant frequency.

Pumps

(Physiology)To transport (ions or molecules) against a concentration gradient by the expenditure of chemically stored energy.

Pumps

To invest (money) repeatedly or persistently in something.

Pumps

To question closely or persistently:pump a witness for secret information.

Pumps

(Informal)To promote or publicize vigorously:The company pumped its new product on its website.

Pumps

To operate a pump.

Pumps

To move gas or liquid with a pump or a pumplike organ or device.

Pumps

To move up and down or back and forth in a vigorous manner:My legs were pumping as I ran up the stairs.

Pumps

To flow in spurts:Blood was pumping from the wound.

Pumps

(Sports)To fake a throw, pass, or shot by moving the arm or arms without releasing the ball.

Pumps

Plural of pump

Pumps

A low-cut shoe without fastenings

What are High Heels?

The high heels are the modern type of footwear which has the meaning beyond the comfort and protection of the feet as they are used by the women to look more in height along with various other purposes. The study tells that women with shorter height get the confidence boosted with wearing the heels as it can add up in between 2-4 inches in height. Some special type of high heels can even have the sole around 8 inches in length. The heels have straps and buckles attached to it. With even quite advancement in the styles of high heels, women around the globe still found them difficult to balance while wearing these type of footwears. The heels were specially designed for the women to walk the streets having filth on it. According to the experts, wearing heels have both the pros and cons. The best thing for women opting high heels other than getting few inches added to the height is that buttocks get lifted, and the legs of the wearer look sexier in contrast to the flat shoes. The bosom of the females also gets prominently displayed; all these factors made them look more prominent and attractive. The biggest disadvantage is the foot problems like ingrown toenails, hammertoes, and bunions. The models in the modeling industry prefer wearing high heels during the walk on the ramp. Although, they practice for long to get a good grip on the high heels. Even with such practice, the hundreds of videos revolving on the internet tells that how females get imbalance while wearing the high heels.

What are Pumps?

The pumps are the types of high heels; which are soberer in look than the ordinary heels, and at the same time, they are easy to be removed as they lack laces, buckles, and straps on it. The shoe design of pumps was initiated for men hundreds of years ago, but the female adaptation towards it made it a female type of footwear. The pumps give more extension and comfort to the wearer, and at the same time, it adds few inches in height. The pumps are between 2 to 3 inches in height and have quite the similar function as of the high heels. Earlier, the pumps were only present in the black colors in the market and were just seen a formal or the office wear, but now it is available in different colors, which makes it the shoes for the different occasions. As pumps have the more space for the foot and it is more comfortable at the same, office ladies prefer wearing pumps. The other reason which has made pumps quite the famous is that they look soberer as compared to the high heels. The high heels are the type of shoes which have elongated sole at the back which is generally at between 1-4 inches, whereas the front of it is of plain length as it is near the ground. Contrary to this, pumps are the types of high heels which are wider; they lack buckles or straps and can easily be taken off.

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