Walking In Heels > Walking In Low Heel Shoes

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Wear your heels in a sitting position and around the home first. After a period of time they will become comfortable and you will probably forget you are even wearing them.

If you are planning to wear heels outdoors or at a club on the weekend, wear them around the house for a few hours first until they feel natural.

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Standing in front of a mirror try walking in a straight line placing one foot in front of the other. Walk away from the mirror and check the motion of your legs and body as you walk towards the mirror.  

Keep your feet pointing forward and legs straight.  Do not slouch or and make sure you have a straight back whilst you walk.  Pick up items at different heights including the floor level keeping your knees together.

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Try wearing low heel shoes outdoors in the garden or even to the local shops. Wearing these on both soft and hard surfaces will give you a greater understanding of how the shoe will react and respond.

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When wearing flat shoes or running shoes try to walk placing more pressure on the front of your foot, you will be walking more light footed almost as if you have a 'spring in your step'. By placing less pressure on the heel will prepare your foot for the space that will be taken up by a heel when you wear a low heel shoe.  Carry out this exercise indoors before attempting outdoors and during daily activities.

By gradually transferring pressure from the heel to your toes, or the ball of your foot, over a short time you will easily be able to wear low heels in exchange for flat or recreation shoes.

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If you wish to try walking in a pair of low heels and cannot afford a pair, try to borrow some from a friend. Ensure that they are the correct size, incorrectly sized heels will cause discomfort and lead to misleading effects when walking. 

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Choose low wide heel and wide toe shoes that feel comfortable and easy to walk in. Pick a style and heel that fits your requirements and taste, and not  necessary the current fashion trend as the fashion is  always changing although the heel height may not.

Consider ankle and knee high boots as they will provide slightly better stability and control.  As soon as you have mastered walking in a wider heel you should easily be able to swap them for a sexy pair of thinner heels.

 

Tip: Many good makes of heels have foam or gel innersoles. This will help cushion each step and make wearing more comfortable over longer times. Some types (i.e. Marks & Spencer) are made from a stretch outer material with a foam and lycra® sock lining making them feel like trainers.

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Sitting with your feet on tiptoes with your heel  raised from the ground will train your foot and ankle to be more accustomed to the right angle for wearing low heel shoes, this will also make the shoe feel more comfortable.

Try standing and walking around the house on tiptoes, this will help to develop a stronger ankle and better balance.  You can extend the time that you do this each day until you can perform normal household activities for longer times without placing your heel on the floor. 

This exercise will help you to transfer the focus of weight away from the heel of your foot making it easier to wear higher heels.

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Try walking up and down stairs and laying out items on the floor and stepping over them, if possible hold a handrail for balance. You can also try standing on one foot whilst watching television or performing another task. This will help you to learn further balance and prepare you more for walking outdoors.

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It is not advisable to remove your heels and walk bare foot whilst you are out, there is a risk you may step on something sharp or someone may stand on your toe with their heel, especially in a busy nightclub. If your feet become tired try sitting down for a while and removing your heels.

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Finally, practice makes perfect. You may have to wear heels to the shops or to work many times before they start to feel natural.