What is the correct way to walk in high heels?

Question

A friend of mine told me i couldn't walk in high heels. how do I correct this?

Answer 1

The most important answer posted so far is HEEL --> TOE

Many people try to land their heels and toes at the same time. This is WRONG!! It makes you walk all wrong for posture, gait, balance...everything!! The only time to try to land both together is when you're on either very slippery surfaces or stairs. In either of those situations landing on the more substantial surface of the balls of the feet provide more traction and comfort. Combined, this = confidence!

Second thing is wear shoes that fit...There's nothing worse for confidence in heels than shoes which slip off the feet too easily. This will allow the heel of your foot to move inside the heel cup, resulting in lack of control.

When first starting out DO NOT wear very high heeled sandals!! There's just too little support. You're feet will slide forward in the shoes, altering the gait and feel. There's no ankle support. And usually, the shoes are more flexible than they should be. All these combined make for a very short distance walking shoe and one which does not build confidence. Best heels to start in are ankle or higher boots. Ones that lace up preferably. This allows you to adjust the amount of ankle support the shoes provide. Also, wear heels higher than you're comfortable with. I KNOW this may sound CrAzY...BUT...If you practice in heels higher than you'll normally wear, the lower heels will feel like flats when you put them on! (And then, when the occasion to wear the really high ones comes up, you'll be ready!)

And finally, PRACTICE!!!!! There is NO way to better master something than actually doing it. I don't care what you're taught or told...experience is the BEST educator!! Practice around the house...And I don't mean, put them on then sit at the computer...Get up and do your chores..Make dinner...talk on the phone...Whatever keeps you on your feet. This will enable your confidence to grow, build your strength and endurance and mostly, teach you what you can and can't do in heels, in the privacy of your home!! This way, should you slip, trip, fall, whatever, you won't have the world to laugh at you!

High heels are a wonderful thing. They enhance most women's figure to a certain degree. A gal who wears them confidently and competently exudes grace, style and self confidence. So go buy a pair you can just barely stand in, practice around the house for a few weeks, then, wearing which ever heels your friend said you can't walk in, teach your friend how to CORRECTLY walk in high heels!! :-)

Answer 2

If you want to walk like a model you should try to put one foot somewhat in front of the other with each step. Posture is very important so try not to wiggle to the point where you look unbalanced. Try to put the toe of the foot down before the heel. Keep your shoulders relaxed and let your arms move naturally. If you're too selfconsious in the heels it will show so don't go any higher than your comfortable with. Make sure they fit well too. Ankle straps will be easier to walk in than open back shoes. You can buy inserts from the shoe store that keep your foot more secure so you'll look better when you walk.

Answer 3

Keep your knees as straight as possible (not straight like they have tape around your knees, but a natural straight)... I can spot a person that's not used to heels a mile away because they're usually walking with their knees bent constantly, they kind of look like squatting ducks scurrying about. Do your best to keep your legs as straight as possible... and your ankles too!

I disagree with some of the responses that say start with small heels... I started with the highest heels I could find and wore them around the house all the time... then when you wear your 'normal' sized heels out, they feel like flats! My first pair of heels were a 4" pair of stilletto's... a few months later and I could RUN in a pair of 3"ers gracefully.

If your ankles aren't strongh enough to support you walking on your toes all the time, do some anles exercises to strengthen them so they won't be wobbly. Keep your head up and your chin held high... great posture and confidence shows you're comfortable. Good luck! Practice makes perfect.

Answer 4

It's all about the glide. Don't make it choppy and crap..

You need to be able to pick up the heel *glide* forward and then land without having your foot wobble all over.

Don't drag you foot either. Keep your head up and don't look down as you walk. It looks weird. Let your walk be natural.

Also don't count your steps, like don't stare at your feet trying to make it perfect in public. Do that at home. Practice on stairs too!

Answer 5

i'm asian, and in my family tradition all girls have to learn how to walk in heels when they hit puberty, 1st u wear your heels then put a small notebook on top of your head, try to walk as natural as you can and do not drop the book, just walk like this until you can walk fast withouth dropping the book

Answer 6

Unless your stomping the ground as you walk, how can there be a wrong way? You just walk like you normally walk - if you feel its difficult wear lower heels.

Answer 7

i think we need to see the walk first.
but i would tell you to start out with small heels and work your way up. when at home you could walk around in them for extra practise time. practice makes perfect.

Answer 8

um...practice?? try not to like totter around, but start with smaller heels so you don't twist ur ankle lol
how does she walk in high heels??

Answer 9

heel toe heel toe.


try balancing a book on your head to gain more balance.

Answer 10

Watch me in the Rocky Horror Picture Show and you will be a pro