Head Over Heels: Russia's Stiletto Race

**plasty** · 07-08-12 at 07:41 AM

Stiletto race competitors.

Moscow has hosted a running race with a difference - the participants have to wear high heels.
Dozens of women took part in Russia’s annual stilettos competition, running 50m in heels of at least 9cm (3.54 inches).
Crowds lined the streets to cheer on the participants who stumbled in their shoes – many falling over.
The winner was awarded shopping vouchers worth 100,000 roubles (£1,964) by the Russian edition of Glamour magazine, which hosts the contest.

To ensure a fair contest, all the
participants’ heels were measured
before the race.

The first prize was 100,000 rubles (about
$4,000), while second and third places
received gifts from the sponsors.

Special awards were given for the
most glamorous runner, the best
heels, and for "will to win".

Could NOT make it to this year's event

July 8 2012

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**natedogg** · 07-08-12 at 07:54 AM

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**Omega_Prime** · 07-08-12 at 08:04 AM

I'd have made it a bit more interesting. They all had to be drunk before hand and race on cobblestoned paths

**eugene51** · 07-08-12 at 09:12 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Omega_Prime

I'd have made it a bit more interesting. They all had to be drunk before hand and race on cobblestoned paths

Edinburgh lassies on a night out would still win no problems....

**Visual_Paradox** · 07-08-12 at 12:37 PM

crazy Russian girls....i woudnt be surprised if they were drunk.

Nerdberger · 07-08-12 at 02:15 PM

this reminds me of the incident in White Russia a couple of years ago. Dozens of stilettoed girls were stabbed to death by their own kind during a stampede, when they ran for cover to avoid getting their make up, hair and clothes messed up by a sudden thunder storm... True story!

**SteveJones7** · 07-08-12 at 03:05 PM

I can only imagine what that would do to their toes, arches, spines etc..
Better them, then me lol

**Omega_Prime** · 07-08-12 at 03:15 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by eugene51

Edinburgh lassies on a night out would still win no problems....

Only if a deep-fried mars bar and a can of irn-bru is the prize :P

Nerdberger · 07-08-12 at 03:27 PM

Deep fried Mars bar is national Scottish dish, isn't it? I never had one, but I bet it's delicious! One Day I'll be coming through the rye and have a taste of this exotic cuisine...

**Gandolph13** · 07-08-12 at 03:47 PM

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Bloody shadow.........

**orgasminator** · 07-08-12 at 06:56 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Gandolph13

Bloody shadow.........

If only I could light the dark...

**eugene51** · 07-09-12 at 01:22 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Nerdberger

Deep fried Mars bar is national Scottish dish, isn't it? I never had one, but I bet it's delicious! One Day I'll be coming through the rye and have a taste of this exotic cuisine...

I have NEVER met anyone who has eaten one! I think it's a myth!

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07-08-12 at 08:04 AM	#3
Omega_Prime Autobot Supreme Commander Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 3,557	I'd have made it a bit more interesting. They all had to be drunk before hand and race on cobblestoned paths

07-08-12 at 09:12 AM	#4
eugene51 Apprentice Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 389	Quote: Originally Posted by Omega_Prime I'd have made it a bit more interesting. They all had to be drunk before hand and race on cobblestoned paths Edinburgh lassies on a night out would still win no problems....

07-08-12 at 12:37 PM	#5
Visual_Paradox Professional Russian Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Пулковское Posts: 2,044	crazy Russian girls....i woudnt be surprised if they were drunk.

07-08-12 at 02:15 PM	#6
Nerdberger Expert Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: St. Pauli Posts: 487	this reminds me of the incident in White Russia a couple of years ago. Dozens of stilettoed girls were stabbed to death by their own kind during a stampede, when they ran for cover to avoid getting their make up, hair and clothes messed up by a sudden thunder storm... True story!

07-08-12 at 03:05 PM	#7
SteveJones7 Too sexy for this board Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: teh earth Posts: 1,541	I can only imagine what that would do to their toes, arches, spines etc.. Better them, then me lol

07-08-12 at 03:15 PM	#8
Omega_Prime Autobot Supreme Commander Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 3,557	Quote: Originally Posted by eugene51 Edinburgh lassies on a night out would still win no problems.... Only if a deep-fried mars bar and a can of irn-bru is the prize :P

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Nerdberger Expert Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: St. Pauli Posts: 487	Deep fried Mars bar is national Scottish dish, isn't it? I never had one, but I bet it's delicious! One Day I'll be coming through the rye and have a taste of this exotic cuisine...

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orgasminator Master Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: island under the eye of the day Posts: 989	Quote: Originally Posted by Gandolph13 Bloody shadow......... If only I could light the dark...

07-09-12 at 01:22 AM	#12
eugene51 Apprentice Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 389	Quote: Originally Posted by Nerdberger Deep fried Mars bar is national Scottish dish, isn't it? I never had one, but I bet it's delicious! One Day I'll be coming through the rye and have a taste of this exotic cuisine... I have NEVER met anyone who has eaten one! I think it's a myth!