What type of heel does it have?
'Tacco' — 'TAK-ko'. Double 'c' = 'kk'. Stress on first syllable.
When you want to understand the heel type before trying. Italian shoe shops have a wide vocabulary for heel styles.
'Tipo di' = type of. 'Tacco' = heel. Heel types: 'tacco a spillo' (stiletto), 'tacco blocco' (block heel), 'tacco kitten' (kitten heel), 'tacco a cono' (cone heel), 'piatto' (flat).
Quanti centimetri è il tacco?
How many centimetres is the heel?
Asking for the specific heel height
Ha qualcosa con il tacco più basso?
Do you have anything with a lower heel?
Requesting a lower heel option
Preferisco il tacco blocco.
I prefer a block heel.
Expressing heel preference
Italian women are famously capable of walking on cobblestones ('sampietrini') in heels — especially in Rome. However, for practical daily use, Italian women increasingly choose 'tacco basso' (low heel) or flats for city walking.