Editor's note: It was cartoonist Bob Thaves, of the old "Frank and Ernest" series, who first said of Fred Astaire, "Sure, he was great. But don't forget that Ginger Rogers did everything he did. . .backwards and in high heels." And every stiletto-wearing woman knows that walking in high heels down a city street should be considered an extreme sport. This collection is dedicated to all the great high-heel wearing athletes out there; we hope you enjoy it.