French footwear designer Christian Louboutin has designed a pair of 20cm high, Swarovski encrusted ballet shoes to raise funds for the English National Ballet.

The unusual ‘super cigarette’ heel was made by Mr Louboutin for specialised dancers to apparently carry out their skilful profession with ease.

“The heel makes dancers closer than any other women to the sky,” he said. “Closer to heaven!”

The stilettos were part of a ballet-themed auction called the Summer Party Silent Auction, held in Kensington Palace, London on 29 June, 2011.

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