High heels don't allow for much range of motion. The calf is simple-- it pivots the foot at the ankle. No pivoting, no development.
Calves look great in high heels because the heels force the calf to be in a contracted position. The heels actually change the posture a bit-- flexing the calves, and enhanching the "bum" by inducing more arching in the lower back.
Any orthopoedist will tell you that over use of high heels is not healthy. It is a common for women who wear high heels for many years to develop a shortening of the achilles and tightening in the calf-- some of these women cannot even stand comfortably without high heels.
Bottom line-- high heels limit the range of motion, which limits development. As Anu said, "calves are stubborn as hell." There is no easy way to develop them. You have to find which works best for you.
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