A few years ago I wearing a new pair of 5-inch Gucci stilettos, then a dog started growling at me. I’m a huge dog-lover. What was going on? A lady, his owner, was quick to reassure him: “Hush boy," she purred. "That girl is just having a hard time walking straight in her new heels.”
I slunk away in shame, but the embarrassing feeling stuck
with me for a while. I've come a long way in the shoe department. Here are a
few hard-won tips I've picked up for walking. Gracefully and comfortably in heels.
Size
As any woman with some fashion sense will tell you, there is
no legitimate middle ground for heels. Heels up to 4 inches are very
comfortable to walk in as long as the shoe is carefully designed. Heels higher
than that? We'll pass.
Height doesn't
If you feel like it, you can wear heels even if you’re tall. You don’t have to wear heels if you’re petite. I am tallish at 5’8’’ and I wear high heels all the time.
Key- design
This is oh-so-important. You definitely want to avoid cheap
heels. They will give you blisters. Make your feet hurt. But more important in
the long run they could affect your posture. Damage the bones in the soles of
your feet.
Don't run, just walk
There are really no shortcuts here. The only way to learn to
walk in heels is to do it a lot. Practicing first with easier shoes. Don’t walk
on eggshells. Don't tiptoe, step the heel first, then the tip of the foot.
High heels can be good for the soul, but they’re not
particularly good for your body. Choose when to wear them wisely. Wear them by
day to formal functions such as weddings and battesimi or christenings.
