They are not quite heels, but 1.5 inch lifters in my shoes. I decide those days are over for the most part. Its too aching for daily use. I feel 2x more feminine without them, especially since I wore them for so long I felt that was my height. Shorter does feel more feminine, and at 5'6 your like an upper-average height female, but not tall. Defitely short for a guy.
My feet for a woman are big though, but if worn in flat and close to the skin, its really not a big deal. Maybe one day moccasin boots with beads. Something to keep eyes focus on the upper part of the shoe, and in fact cover my feet.
Who wears heels and why? They do make a woman seem sexier though.