Walking in heels

I found a utube video from model Spankie Valentine that is just fabulous. I've watched it about 6 or 7 times and it helped me significantly - now I only wobble if my feet aren't supported, but I can go in 4" heels no problem

I have a pair of 4.5 inch heels, I love them. Putting in some heel tape definitely helped with getting a snug fit. I still fumble from time to time but I love practice and enjoy walking around the house in them. I feel super sexy and cute prancing back and forth!

Love those high heels started with 3 inch heels and went to 4 then 5 once you get the balance you can't take them off.

I like walking in heels as well .Saw an article somewhere that suggested walking in heels on a treadmill .I tried it and it took some getting used to it also said to start with about 2" heels and to work up .Since I only had 4" heels I started with them then I worked up to 5" now I can walk perfectly in heels .

Hi Girls,

Here are things that I've learned about walking in high heels:

-- your shoes should fit snugly (but not so tight as to hurt your feet); if your shoes are even just one size too big, they can cause painful rubbing issues and may cause you to wobble as you walk;

-- always walk heel down first; high heels are engineered to withstand your full weight coming down on the heel (even if you're well over 200 pounds); until I mastered this, I tried to mince and have the heel and toe hit the ground at the same time (which tends to throw you off-balance); carefully watch cisgender women in heels, and you'll see that they all have the heel hit the ground first;

-- walk very upright with your shoulders a bit back; pretend there is an invisible chain attached to the top of your head pulling you straight up (this really helps with balance);

-- slow down if you're walking on uneven surfaces or slippery, hard surfaces (like tile floors, hardwood floors, etc.);

-- if a particular pair of high heels always or most times hurt your feet, why wear them?; with a little trial-and-error, you can find other pairs that will be kinder to your feet; sometimes, it's just better to wear a comfortable, yet feminine, pair of flats (even for dressy occasions; there are some beautiful, very feminine, dressy flats that can be worn with cocktail dresses or formal gowns ... of course, comfortable high heels are more fun when you're adorned in your girliest dressy clothes);

-- and lastly, (sorry girls), find the maximum heel height you can comfortably walk in ... trying to walk in higher heels than your personal maximum comfortable heel height will not work and will make you look clumsy to onlookers; my maximum heel height is 3" (there are plenty of high heel styles with 3" heels that look wonderful and give you the classic "high heel" look); if you can really walk balanced and comfortable in 4", 5", 6" heels, go for it (but not everyone can);

Love,

Sheila.