Heelless boots?

I'm trying to do the high heel approach to the feet since I've always drawn Bryndle's legs straight but her feet aren't plantigrade.

How in the world do you get the heel off? I've tried googling to no avail- all the tutorials already have the heel removed or just say "remove it" and don't show how :C

I did see a guy use a band saw, but I don't have access to one. Would a hacksaw work?

Thanks! :D