i'm 5'8. i comfortable in sneaker and wedges. but now i gots a job where i gotta wear heel. how i can get more comfortable in 3 inch heel? i wanna wear them wit jeans and stuff and not fall or walk crooked.
2006-11-25 06:08:00 · 11 answers · asked by smartsexycurvy 1 in Beauty & Style ➔ Fashion & Accessories
yes, start off with small heels first and then work yourself to higher ones. I would say 2 inches. Walk around your house with them on. While your doing the dishes cleaning your house etc so you can get used to it. Always make sure your back is straight and you're not leaning forward or backward when wearing them. Make sure when you walk your legs are as close together as possible.Let your weight settle in your hips and don't bend your knees to much. Another thing is you have to make sure that you stretch before, during, and after you are wearing them. Before you put the shoes on do heel raises, also tip toe around the house, and stretch your calf muscles.
Another thing, make sure you are wearing the right size shoe! You should always buy the best quality shoes that you can afford; make sure that the uppers are leather and stitching or attachments are firm and well made. Poorly made shoes are a false economy in the long run and this is particularly true of high heels. it would be a good idea to read the rest of this text, especially the latter part, before you buy your next pair, as this will give you some idea of what to look for.
Before trying them on, grasp around the toe part ( the "vamp") with one hand and hold the heel tip ( or "top") firmly in the other between finger and thumb. Now, try to move the heel back and forth and from side to side - really tug on it, as though you are trying to break the heel off. Is there any sign of play or movement in the sole (specifically the metal strengthening plate in the waist of the shoe) or maybe between the heel and sole ? If there is, then there is no point in even trying them on.
Try them on and walk up and down. Do they fit snugly without pinching ? Does the curve follow the contour of the underside of your foot, matching your arch ? Do they support you well, allowing fluid and rapid movement ? Is there any in-built tendency to twist or totter as you walk ? Try a few swivel turns ( see later). Then rock your foot right back, pivoting on the heel, so that the foot is almost horizontal again. Press down on the heel, feeling the curve and stiffness of the sole and "bounce" gently deflecting the heel a few mm as you press to assess the strength of the heel attachment. With your foot still rocked back, rotate it around, again pivoting on the heel to feel for any movement; repeat this exercise with the other foot.
If you feel any movement then forget those shoes - you might as well go right ahead and break the heel off for them so nobody else will make the mistake of wearing that trash ! To walk well, the spike must be a firm extension of your heel. To this end, you might like to consider buying shoes that are a little smaller than usual - ½ a size to a size, depending on the shoe and your feet. You are aiming for a really snug fit - they will stretch a little with wear if they are leather anyway. This is why courts are easier to wear than sandals - the extra leather and connection helps stabilize the heel in a vertical position. Sandals need to be very well made with a stiff sole to prevent undue flexing. The same applies to sling backs or mules. With boots, it is not so critical due to the extra leather - the main thing to watch with boots is a firm attachment of the heel to the sole.
If all these tests are satisfactory, then buy the shoes. In order to wear high heels successfully, it is necessary that the foot and shoe work together in perfect harmony, offering support to on another.
So don't forget.....
1. Lean back slightly.
2. Relax.
3. Hips slightly forward.
4. Smooth even stride.
5. Gently swing the arms.
6. Heel down first.
7. Sole follows quickly and smoothly.
8. Don't put extra weight on the heel at first contact.
9. Toes straight ahead ( preferably) or slight splay out ( 2nd choice).
10. Legs to be straight, close, parallel.
Good luck and wish you the best! :)
2006-11-25 06:38:01 · answer #1 · answered by *Im Your Wifeys Role Model* 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Learning To Walk In Heels
2016-12-26 11:34:30 · answer #2 · answered by rines 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some girls are like born with the talent of being able to walk in heels straight away, whilst some will find it hard, and will have to learn to walk in them, i didn't have to learn, but i don't wear them that often anyway!! xo
2016-05-23 01:40:28 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Trust me, I am not a girl who walks around in high heels so I have to do the same thing every time I put them on so I know what I'm talking about. OK, So heres what you do,
1. Pretend your in a fashoin show and just walk over and over again until they feel perfect. You have to just get used to them.
2006-11-25 06:11:19 · answer #4 · answered by I'm mad 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
my sister didnt know how to walk in heels either .so she got an old pair and walked around the house in them till she got use to wearing them. she did this all day now you would think she wore heels all her life lol
2006-11-25 06:18:19 · answer #5 · answered by starglowshady 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
build up from little heels to high. try acting like u r a supermodel and your on the catwalk. be postitive. have fun
2006-11-25 06:54:17 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
start out with short heels, then when you are use to that, go to medium heels- then high. Practice. It makes perfecto!
2006-11-25 06:11:10 · answer #7 · answered by Aneesa S 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just buy a pair and then just practice. Practice makes perfect. Stand up straight, boobs out, then just walk.
2006-11-25 06:11:24 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
don't wear high heels. they break your ankles.
2006-11-25 06:15:13 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
just practise it everyday.....
2006-11-25 06:12:36 · answer #10 · answered by syedila2000 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋