A heel is the bottom, back part of a shoe or boot that provides elevation. The styling and construction of a heel may vary (i.e., stacked, stilletto, spiked, sculptured, kitten).
About Western Boots:
Western Boots are cowboy-style boots with a shaft that extends to mid calf and have no laces. The features of the classic design of Western Boots often include a narrow vamp, pointed toe or tapered square toe, angled heels, elaborate stitching and pull straps at each side of the collar. Western Boots are made from a wide variety of leathers ranging from the traditional cowhide to the more exotic ostrich, alligator or eel.
Charlie 1 Horse by Lucchese Mid Heel Western Boots