I have often heard comments about my high heel shoes like; “Babe this heel long ooo or how do you even walk on those or I wish I could walk on heels”. I am not saying am perfect or something when it comes to heels. Can’t remember taking any training on how to walk on heels sha. But if you are one of those that love heels just like me but unfortunately, can’t walk in them, then here are a few tips on how to walk gracefully in heels.
Train yourself
If you’ve never worn heels on a
regular basis, a pair of 6″ stilettos probably isn’t the best place to start.
Instead, go for something mid-height, and, once you’re used to walking in
those, start to gradually work your way up. The thinner the heel, the harder
it’ll be to balance on it, so when you’re still getting used to walking in high
heels, choose thicker, block heels for stability. Also consider starting
with platforms as they make the heels feel lower than it actually is
Walk heel
to toe
Put your
heel down first, followed by your toe which transfers impact to the leg
instead of the ball of the foot. This
will also make your walk look more natural. High heels don’t just make
you walk taller, they also force you to walk
differently.
Take small
steps
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.
You might be tempted to rush to cover up right? But nah nah that na serious
disaster. Like it or not, you can’t
really stride or run in heels (well, you can, and once you
know how to walk in high heels, running in them
won’t seem like a big deal, but you’re probably going to want to wait until
you’ve mastered the “walking” bit first!),
Lean slightly
back
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.
Walk in
straight line
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. Visualise a straight line going toward your end point,
rather than looking down at your heels as you walk.
Make sure
your shoes fit
If your shoes are ill fitting, it makes the difficult task
of walking naturally in heels almost impossible. If your heels are too big, use
shoe pads for a better fit. Fit is particularly important with heels,
because if you’re struggling just to keep them on your feet (or wincing in pain
every time your foot hits the ground), you’ll find it practically impossible to
walk in them.
Relax
A lot of women have a tendency to hold themselves very stiffly when they’re learning how to walk in high heels. Try to relax: not only will it look more natural, it’ll also be more comfortable, and make you less likely to hurt yourself.
Avoid very smooth soles
One of the biggest issues people have when learning how to walk in high
heels is slippage: a lot of high heeled shoes have soles which are completely
smooth, and don’t offer any grip at all, and that makes them even harder to
walk in than would otherwise be the case. We know all about friction right????
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