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Biomechanical studies showed that walking in highheeled shoes may alter lower limb joints, the load distribution and pressure on foot and increases muscle tonic activities (Cronin 2014). Because of balance alteration, wearing high-heel shoes may impair foot stability and increase risks for slips and falls (Blanchette et al. 2011). These previous investigations were majorly limiting high heels to small-heel base (thin heel). Conversely, the fashion designers tend to develop wedge-heeled shoes, which supports span the total length of the shoe, specifically the foot arch. Given the limited work in this area, the purpose of this study was to analyse the friction demands and joint biomechanics effects of these foot wearing.