Learning to walk in heels!

[newlynymphos]

Ok, just bought me some wedge heel sandals, ranging from 1 1/2" heel to 3 3/4" heel. No problem walking on the shorter heels, and was doing great on the taller ones until today! I have a dirt driveway, and my ankle slipped into a rut! Ouch! Now I'm nursing a twisted foot! Ankle is fine, its the tendon in front of the ankle on top of the foot going to pinky toe (left foot). Hurts like hell if I put too much weight on it, but not as bad as a twisted ankle!

I'll have to come up with some excuse for my gimp at work tomorrow!

[Bi_cycle_man]

My friend I feel your pain. As for walking in heels I usually walk tip toe lift your heels off the floor and walk the length of your hallway or living-room. I've been doing it for awhile and my balance is pretty good the trick is to walk like your wearing heels if you get what I mean? As for the gimp tell people at worked you kicked a ball or something.. Feel free to add me as a friend if you want. Thank You. What I mean to say is walk on the balls of your feet.

[Diane215656]

hi all....short baby steps...don't try long strides.......my troubles come trying to stand up from a sitting position.....oh well ....more practice

[newlynymphos]

Yeah. Wasn't a problem till I misjudged the uneven terrain!

[mtnguy]

Walking in heels does take some practice and best done on a flat surfaces. I too many years ago rolled an ankle with little practice beforehand and learned from it. Now I wear heels
as much as I can in many more surfaces. Brick or cobblestone surfaces take time to be good at, I watched many women negotiate various surfaces and learned some tricks. As mentioned shorter steps, planned step locations, meaning aim for flat or good spots and use ball of foot on unstable spots. Place foot with anticipated lateral roll using strength in leg on unstable places, like stone walkways and "off roading". Once a person is more comfortable in heels you relax and take the different surfaces in stride. One surface which is hard to deal with is polished granite or some other stone surfaces when there is some wetness/water on them, these can be so unpredictable to sliding and slipping. Oh the other one to watch out for in heels is going downhill, like steep streets or even gang planks to boats etc. There is nothing like being catapulted forward with no place to land except on some part of your body when you weren't expecting it...
Of course the higher the heel the more practice one needs, it may help to do some ankle and foot exercises. Have fun in your heels it is a wonderful feeling wearing them!

[Bi_cycle_man]

If only I can find a pair of shoes (heels) my size I take a man's nine and a half if you can help let me know Please and Thank You. :)

[mtnguy]

Just found this useful link, this company also sells shoes which you design for your taste. Which is a major benefit you can order large sizes upto size 49 in Euro sizing. The only thing about sizing is one may have to convert to womens sizing or just contact them regarding a special size.
Lots of info on their site.
https://www.shoesofprey.com/style-help/315049244/how-to-walk-in-6-inch-heels

[liberlib]

I have to confess that walking in heels never appealed to me in the past but this thread has me thinking of trying (with thigh high nylons and a short skirt)

Liber

[newlynymphos]

If only I can find a pair of shoes (heels) my size I take a man's nine and a half if you can help let me know Please and Thank You. :)

You're the same size as me then. It's a 10.5 in most flats (if you can find it!), 11 in heels, and 11.5 (again, if you can find it) or 12 in boots.

[newlynymphos]

I have to confess that walking in heels never appealed to me in the past but this thread has me thinking of trying (with thigh high nylons and a short skirt)

Liber
In this warm weather, just my 12" mini kilt and a crop top or half shirt :) Sometimes micro shorts or ultra low rise jeans :)

[maestrogreen]

Try to practice walking with a book at the top of your head, worked for me.