How NOT To Look Like An Idiot In Heels

One of the greatest turn offs in life is the sight of a woman struggling to walk right in her 7 inch hell shoes. It makes you wonder if someone stuck their feet in the shoes against their will. It's unfortunate to have to witness such a scene. It's even more unfortunate if you are the lady in question. Ladies, this is how to avoid being in that situation.

If you aren't comfortable in heels, then it only makes sense to stick to your flats and rock them. However, if you must just wear 'em crazy high heels, you gotta learn to do it right. My first advice to you is this: save yourself the trauma and never wear high herls on uneven fllors, eg, rocky ground with lots of loose stones. My next piece of advice is to make sure the shoes are the right size. It's easier to abide flat shoes that are either too big or too small, but if you wear undersized heels, you'll pay for it with painful blisters. If you do ovrrsized heels, you'll pay with the embarassment of having them almost drop each time you lift your feet.

More advice from WhoWhatWear on how to properly wear heels:

The easiest way to look like an amateur in heels is to put your whole foot down at once, as if you’re wearing flats. When wearing heels, put your heel down first, followed by your toe. This will make your walk look more natural. 

Wearing heels makes your stride shorter than normal, so you’ll have to take an increased number of small steps to go the same distance. We’re not recommending baby steps, but don’t try to take your usual long strides either. 

Trying to walk quickly in heels often ends up looking quite awkward. Between the smaller steps and the compromised balance, it’s best to take your time in heels. Besides, walking slowly gives off an air of confidence. 

You may find you want to walk faster than your heels will allow, and end up craning your neck forward to compensate. This ends up looking strange, so allow yourself to lean just the slightest bit back when walking in heels, as this will counteract your inclination to lean forward. 

When you want to draw a straight line, you’ll get better results if you look at your end point as you draw, rather than looking at your pencil as it moves. Similarly, when walking in heels, you’ll walk more gracefully if you look at your goal point (maybe it’s the podium at the end of the stage), and visualize a straight line going toward your end point, rather than looking down at your heels as you walk. 

As you take each step, or if you feel yourself slipping, arch your foot slightly to put pressure on the inside of your shoe. This will make your shoe fit closer to your foot, making it easier to maneuver.

Be sure not to run or jump in heels. They are not designed for such activities and your ankles will feel worse for it. It's a good idea to limit how much you wear high heels, but whenever you do wear them, do it diva-style!


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