Former Sporty Spice Melanie C is going places in high heels

Melanie C, the former Sporty Spice, is excited about plans for the year ahead, following the release of her new solo single, 'High Heels'. Photo: Philip Sinden

As a member of the Spice Girls, Mel C, or Melanie C as she is known today, popularised athleisure long before it became common in recent years.

So it was a bit of a surprise that her new solo single is titled High Heels, footwear that is a far cry from the sneakers she used to rock as Sporty Spice.