High heels - walking?

[Mamid]

Okay.. I'm normally a stretch pants, t-shirt and comfy shoes type of woman. Hell, I was a tomboy growing up and I still am, scars and all. I've had the odd pair of heels but not since I broke a bone in my foot years ago. Since then, all the "heels" I've had are ones that are solid with the rest of the shoe.

So I bought myself a pair of sexy heels today for the kissmoose season. One small problem...

I don't know how to walk in them!

Carpet isn't a problem. Linoleum = ice rink. I haven't tried them outside yet... not sure if I want to...

How the hell do we walk in these?????

 

[TamedTiger]

This might sound odd, but take them off and see how you normally walk. Does your heal touch the ground first and then your toes or vice versa?

In high heels it is best to step first with your toes and then with your heal. I'm not talking about walking on your toes. It's very subtle, and when walking no one should be able to tell the difference.

It's just a matter of making your toes touch a milisecond before your heal does.

Other than that - practice, practice, practice.

 

[Bobmi357]

Learn balance Daniel San!!!

 

[Mamid]

okay... so walking like a gymnast on a balance beam = good idea.

walking like a tom boy = bad idea.

 

[Vixandra]

Personally- wearing a pair of heels changes my walk to a more heel-toe walk with a greater amount of hip sway.
Wear them around the house, practice there. Wear them while doing laundry, cooking dinner, etc. working up to greater amounts of time until you're comfy with them.
Keep the heel inches sane- don't go for 4" spikes if you're used to Vans and combat boots. Won't work too well and will hurt like no tommorow.

Good luck!

 

[MissTaken]

Start small.

A couple of inches and slow movements. Dont' be afraid to walk like you are on tip toes. Also, I found, as a reformed gym shoes or hiking boots gal, that the better quality the shoe, the easier the transition.



Good luck and please, don't deep fry anything when in heels.

I had a bad experience.............for another thread!

 

[done_got_old]

Okay.. I'm normally a stretch pants, t-shirt and comfy shoes type of woman. Hell, I was a tomboy growing up and I still am, scars and all. I've had the odd pair of heels but not since I broke a bone in my foot years ago. Since then, all the "heels" I've had are ones that are solid with the rest of the shoe.

So I bought myself a pair of sexy heels today for the kissmoose season. One small problem...

I don't know how to walk in them!

Carpet isn't a problem. Linoleum = ice rink. I haven't tried them outside yet... not sure if I want to...

How the hell do we walk in these?????

There are some non-skid thingies you can buy that will give you more confidence. I'll see if I can find a link to them and post it.

Enjoy the heels now! I have bad knees and arthur, so I can no longer wear them.

 

[BTK51]

Carpet isn't a problem. Linoleum = ice rink. I haven't tried them outside yet... not sure if I want to...

How the hell do we walk in these?????

Before my wife wears her new heals I take them outside and scuff the soles up on the cement. I have the perfect rock in my garden to take the smoothness off. She didn't like those non-skid thingies because (1) they felt uncomfortable and (2) they sometimes gripped too abruptly.

High heels is definitely something for women to wear that was designed by a man for men. Not too functional but ohhhh do they look great!

 

[SexyChele]

Re: Re: High heels - walking?

Before my wife wears her new heals I take them outside and scuff the soles up on the cement. I have the perfect rock in my garden to take the smoothness off. She didn't like those non-skid thingies because (1) they felt uncomfortable and (2) they sometimes gripped too abruptly.

This is what I always do. Sometimes the bottoms of heels are very slick and it causes you to slide and have no traction. Wear them outside and scuff up the bottoms (try not to scuff the toes and heel!). Then, when you walk on flooring and carpeting, the shoes have more traction and should be easier to walk in.

Your walk should also be more feminine. You might need to think about placing your feet as you walk, as compared to just rambling along. This should only take a little while, so it is important to wear them for short times before tackling an event. Learn how to balance so you don't break an ankle! Try to get used to the idea that you really are walking on the balls of your feet. The heel is just there to add balance.

Most important: don't go for the 5" stilettos! Start off short, then go tall. I have a pair of 5" heels that I simply cannot wear outside of the bedroom. And yeah, I think I walk pretty funny, buy my guy loves it. Point being, shorter heels make for a more comfortable walk while still being ladylike.

You can do this - this reformed tomboy did it, so anyone can!

 

[Cakegirl]

My dancing teacher taught me this trick for dancing in high heels:

When you walk, go heel-toe, but instead of placing the "toe" part of your weight evenly across all toes, just put it on your big toe. It feels weird, but it will actually help you keep your balance.

As for walking sexily, do walk like you're on a balance beam - one foot in front of the other.

 

[Guest]

Yes, to all of thee above. Heel to toe, one foot in front of the other...as walking on a balance beam. Definitely, scuff up the bottoms or get the little things that go on the sole for non-slip protection...you will feel more stable when walking..no slipping/sliding. Plus, you dont want to slip and fall on your butt..ouch!

 

[Mamid]

been there. done that. lots of times.

I have these teeeeny baby toes that if the shoe doesn't fit right, get all scrunched and painful. So I'm very careful as to what shoes I normally wear (mocasins, flat sandals or runners).

I'm also a mom and tend to go around barefoot a lot in the house.. much to the pleasure of my other half.

But walking in these heels I bought the other day? Linoleum is Right Out. Completely. Unless you want to see me fall with my skirts flying.

uh.. forget I said that...
(seventeen posts till my avatar... 17 posts...)

 

[Vixandra]

But walking in these heels I bought the other day? Linoleum is Right Out. Completely. Unless you want to see me fall with my skirts flying.

Someone has to say it- if above case happens, we need pictures so we can "properly advise on how to help prevent reoccurances."

Seriously though- I like the scuffing idea. Going to have to do that myself.

Some shoes are easier to walk in then others- find yourself a pair of comfy black heels and a set of navy or white ones and you should be pretty well set.

And quality, of course, is a must. Better the quality the less it should hurt if you've got sensative feet.

 

[_Milky_Whites_]

Mamid, I have no advice but thanks for asking this question. I had been wondering this myself lately. I thought about taking a lady-like turn but I can't walk in them either. The closest thing to heels that I have mastered is chunky platforms! lol

 

[asenath]

Now I'm going to be all conscious of how I'm walking the next time I wear heels. I normally just walk without giving it any thought.

 

[My Own Way]

In addition to practice, practice, practice, I would also say confidence, confidence, confidence which will come with practice. I am a woman, but I think the sexiest thing about a woman in high heels is when she knows she looks hot. Not the whole, I'm going to go stand in front of a mirror for hours kind of prissiness, but the kind of sexiness that only comes when one is confident in themselves and how they look. When you put those heels on, just keep repeating to yourself, I am the sexiest woman in this room, I look hot. Believe it, and walk like you believe it too.

 

[BareFootPagan]

Barefoot

"I tend to go barefoot alot.... much to the pleasure of my other half"

I agree with your Hubby,

I find womens walk far sexier when they are Barefoot, in house,in park , in
street, In General!!

 

[duckie50]

Keep practicing on the carpet, get the walk down, and then try something smooth but rough, like concrete.

Graduate to lino.

 

[Mermaid]

Swing your hips, and yes, start with a lower heel.

I dance, a lot. And one dance teacher told me to change shoes several times of day, to allow different support. It sort of, works out, different little foot muscles. It makes them stronger, and doesn't wear them out because you are changing where and how the stress is on your foot.

I still can't wear stillettos with pointed toes, so if anyone has tips on that, it'd be great!

 

[funwdi]

Start small

Not the only time you will ever hear this advice...start small. I mean in height. In heels. Okay, gutter minds!
Anyway, start with a 2" heel. One with a slightly bigger bottom so you get the illusion of a slim heel.
Walk on a soft surface to start. The deal with heels is that your toes are going to feel different than tennis shoes. Get the inside traction pads to help you NOT slide toward the toes.
Most of all, spend the money to get a nice pair. Don't go for the cheap shoes.
I wear tennis shoes 99.9% of the time, and they "allow" your foot to spread out. Heels are a completely different story! I sympathize completely.

A BIG shout to the Green and Gold fan...go Pack! (Sorry, not really appropo for this post)

 

[Joannac]

Along with all the good advice that everyone else gave.....

I recommend shortening your stride a bit as well... toe to heel, one foot in front of the other, and shorten your stride.....

As, everyone else has said..... practice makes perfect

 

[someplace]

Something else that helps your "look" while walking in heels is your posture. Remember to stand straight -- think of someone pulling a string out of the top of your head. Align your back, then balance your shoulders with your pelvis a little further out than it is when you're wearing flats.

Remember the scene in "Miss Congeniality"? Practice "gliding" -- you'll get it and eventually you'll not even think about it.

Heels change the line of a woman's leg and they do change the balance. That's the part you'll have to work on, but it's well worth the effort! Good luck!

 

[Poussin]

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[Booboo19]

I am suprised no one has said this, but if they have then oops I missed it. All you have to do is don't slouch, keep a firm posture with your shoulders back and all that , and just make sure your head is up. Then the rest of you including your feet will just fall into place. It's a natural occuring process. However, I can't wear heels too big of a foot, hope this helps

 

[shahla_rose]

not sure if anyone put this but put painters tape on the part with no heel and it helps with the ice rink feeling