Abstract: The replaceable tread portion of a shoe heel assembly is detachably secured to the fixed portion of the assembly through a dovetail connection defined by a retaining tongue extending rearwardly of a transverse block carried by the fixed portion and a corresponding recess formed in the tread portion for receiving the tongue, whereby the fixed and tread portions are secured together by a pair of screws. The fixed and tread portions are also provided with corresponding edge and surface areas disposable in engagement when the tread portion is fully secured to the fixed portion to further prevent movement and inadvertent detachment of the tread portion.