How to wear high-heeled shoes? Learn 6 proven tricks

Walking in high heels is easier than you might think

For many women, walking in high heels is a real nightmare. However, there are occasions that directly ask you to wear these shoes. High heels optically lengthen the legs, making the whole silhouette look more proportional.

While walking in high heels is an art, it is manageable as long as you follow a few simple guidelines. To work!

# 1 Avoid rushing

Running in high-heeled shoes can not only look comical, it can also contribute to a painful fall and even an injury. Fast walking in such footwear may also cause your body to assume an unnatural position in an uncontrolled way, and you will resemble a sneaking dinosaur.

When walking in high heels, take smaller steps. This way you will not only avoid spraining your ankle, but it will also make it easier for you to keep your balance. Moreover, by walking at a relatively slow pace, you will gain extra confidence.

# 2 Heel - Toes for an elegant gait

Probably you have seen more than once women whose walking in high heels did not look elegant. This was probably caused by placing the entire foot on the ground in a similar way to flat-soled shoes, such as ballerinas or sneakers.

If you want your gait to appear natural, put your heel first, then your toes. But remember to keep your balance and not to press too hard. This can cause excessive pressure on the heel and damage the shoes or even injure the shoes.

# 3 Take care of proper body posture

Pay particular attention to your body posture. For a graceful gait, keep your back straight, pinch your shoulder blades together and gently draw your stomach in. An additional way to maintain balance is… sport. Enroll in Pilates classes and strengthen your posture. 'Writing' the letters of the alphabet in the air with your feet is also a great exercise. You can do this, for example, while watching your favorite series.

A common mistake is to look towards your own shoes to make sure that you are walking straight. Instead, look at the destination you are going to. If you want to be sure that you can follow this route in a straight line without any problems, just imagine this line. See how easy it is?

The natural tendency of many women is to push their torso forward when walking in heels. If you noticed that you have a problem with it, lean back slightly to keep your balance.

# 4 Make sure your heels are the right size and the right height

By following all these tips, you can still find it difficult to move gracefully in high-heeled shoes. The reason for this may be a mismatched size. Shoes that are too small or too large will definitely make it difficult for you to achieve a natural, elegant gait.

You can stick special heels to too large heels. Insoles mounted on the back of the shoe will provide you with a more stable step, and you will avoid trips and possible falls. In the case of shoes that are too small, the matter is a bit more complicated, but we know the effective methods that we have discussed in our guide. You will find it by clicking here.

It is equally important that your shoes are high enough. Not every woman can cope with sky-high heels, especially if this is her first pair. If you don't want to look comical, exchange with your friend for a pair of shoes with slightly lower heels.

# 5 Thickness matters

With heels, the thickness matters. When starting your adventure with such footwear, start with wedges, then comfortable posts and finally move on to a narrow heel. While this process can be a bit time consuming, it is definitely worthwhile. 

If you are able to keep your balance while walking on the posts, after some time the thin heels should not be a particular challenge for you.

# 6 Practice makes perfect

Remember that practice makes perfect. For this reason, it is worth training to walk in high-heeled shoes around the house. If you are concerned about complaining from your roommates or neighbors downstairs, just tiptoeing. This way you will prepare your calves and gain balance. 

Are you going on an important occasion? Make sure you can perform in public in these sky-high heels that match your dream dress so perfectly. For example, you can put them on while doing housework. In this way, you will not only be sure that you will cope with the challenge of spending a specific time in such shoes, but you will also make sure that they are comfortable and will not cause corns and blisters.

By following our tips, you will surely achieve an elegant, feminine gait full of grace. If you are wearing high heels for the first time, pack a spare pair of flat shoes in your purse. You will also need patches and a disinfectant spray. Prepared in this way, you can go on your way!