Sunday, October 5, 2014

Girl’s Guide to Walking in Heels






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


 5 inch heels
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.

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