HDT HighHeels System
skyrim — Mods & Enhancements
HDT HighHeels System is a foundational mod for Skyrim that gives high heel shoes real height, preventing the common clipping issue where feet sink into the ground. It's a must-have for players who use high heel mods, with over 120,000 endorsements and 3.5 million downloads, though it hasn't been updated since 2013.
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Downloads: 3,539,209 | Endorsements: 120,205💡 Notes
By hydrogensayshdt | vbeta0.5 | 120,205 endorsements
🎯 Tips & Tricks
Make sure you have HDT Physics Extension installed first, as this mod won't work without it.
Use a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2 to install and manage this mod and its dependencies.
Check the mod's compatibility with your Skyrim version (Oldrim vs Special Edition) before installing.
🔧 Troubleshooting
Mod not working
Check load order and required dependencies. Read the full mod description.
⚠️ Common Mistakes
- Installing multiple mods that modify the same files without checking compatibility
👍 Pros
- Community staple with 120k endorsements and 3.5M downloads—this is the gold standard for high heels.
- Solves the annoying clipping issue so your heels actually touch the ground.
- Essential for any high heel mod collection; many other mods depend on it.
👎 Cons
- Last updated in 2013—may have compatibility issues with newer Skyrim versions or mods.
- Requires HDT physics extension, which can be finicky to set up.
- No detailed instructions or documentation provided by the author.