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Could you walk a mile in these shoes? (literally not figuratively)

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Baylor · 28/05/2025 12:24

It has been YEARS since I’ve not been pregnant or breast feeding (three back to back). I’ve finally got round to shifting that last bit of baby weight and feel great.

It’s my SILs birthday coming up and we are doing a bit of a night out. I think there will be roughly a mile or so of walking all in all. Not too much.

I used to dress up and wear stilettos ALL the time pre babies. But I just don’t know if I’m being ambitious wearing these shoes and bar hopping.

Back in the day these would have been sensible heels but I’m very out of practice. Want to feel glam. Getting my make up done to feel more me!

They aren’t too bad, are they?

Could you walk a mile in these shoes? (literally not figuratively)
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TheNightingalesStarling · 28/05/2025 13:46

I couldn't walk two feet in them without falling over.

LuckyShark · 28/05/2025 13:44

If leather yes, if plastic probably not
You want them to expand with your foot

WhereAreWeNow · 28/05/2025 13:29

No chance. Even if I could cope with the height, those straps would cut my feet to shreds.

wobblybrain · 28/05/2025 13:27

I could manage the rest leaking but they would kill my feet if I had to stand up in a bar wearing them

Justkeepingplatesspinning · 28/05/2025 13:17

I think you need to practice walking round your home with them on. They've lovely and night outy but I couldn't wear them for long standing up if I'd been wearing flats for ages.

midlifeattheoasis · 28/05/2025 13:16

For me it would be more a case of them being strappy and rubbing my feet rather than the height of the heel

Xiaoxiong · 28/05/2025 13:03

I could manage the heels but not all the little straps - they've always cut my feet up like cheese wire.

Smallsalt · 28/05/2025 13:03

I do platforms or wedges these days for lift with comfort. Cant do heel heels any more.

Throwmoneyatit · 28/05/2025 13:02

Use some of those cushioned pads to put under the ball of your feet - They're designed for this.
I lived in heels, pre kids. Struggle more now but I'd say they'll be absolutely fine with some cooling cushions! They're lovely!

rosemarble · 28/05/2025 12:59

I'd be 100% fine.
I think my biggest concern would be rubbing from the thin straps rather than height of the heel and difficulty walking.

YinYangalang · 28/05/2025 12:58

I agree. Take some flip flops in a bag with you.

Delphigirl · 28/05/2025 12:58

Why don't you bring some flats or flipflops with you (bag size dependent) just in case. I forsee that the heels will be fine but the straps might cut in to your toes.

Islagetmycoat · 28/05/2025 12:57

I couldn’t walk to the end of my driveway in those, but I don’t wear heels so I’d struggle in anything. They’re very pretty but look very uncomfortable.

jljlj · 28/05/2025 12:56

God no

MsTamborineMan · 28/05/2025 12:56

Yes I could easily walk a mile in those. Just be prepared if there's going to be a lot of standing in the bars

cheezncrackers · 28/05/2025 12:51

If you've been at home in trainers and slippers for years I suspect your feet will hurt if you go straight from that to wearing heels for a night out. If you don't have any foot problems though you should be able to manage it. I think I'd try them around the house first and see how comfortable they are.

Lmnop22 · 28/05/2025 12:48

Some heeled wedges might offer a little bit more comfort and support than these which are very strappy which I always find makes for the most uncomfortable shoe!

latetothefisting · 28/05/2025 12:36

Impossible to say..some shoes in that style you could wear all day, some would hurt after 2 minutes. It's not just heel height and style, but the shape of your individual foot, padding in the sole, tightness of the straps, material (those look quite plasticy so more sweaty and less give than leather or suede for example), the amount of support, etc.

Have you actually bought them or just looking online?

AllProperTeaIsTheft · 28/05/2025 12:36

Not a chance. I wouldn't even wear heels like that to stand around at a party though!

notimeforregrets · 28/05/2025 12:36

I'm 44 and overweight and I could walk in them, yes.

Renabrook · 28/05/2025 12:35

No chance and no i am not taking a second pair of shoes i only wear what I can walk all day in

andtheworldrollson · 28/05/2025 12:34

They don’t look well balanaced - I suspect you would
clump rather that glide anywhere

Gemmawemma9 · 28/05/2025 12:33

Yeah they’re fine. A chunky block heel makes such a difference to comfort I think!
They’re lovely shoes 🥰 enjoy x

DoYouReally · 28/05/2025 12:32

No and I love heels and high ones too.

There's zero support in those sandals, zero, it's a high heel with tiny little straps at the front. No support and zero cushioning. Your arch will be very stretched and all weight will shift to the ball of your foot.

It's not the height that is the issues - it's the structure and lack of support.

Hoolihan · 28/05/2025 12:32

Yes probably, with some sitting down in between. They look pretty stable and not crazy high. They're really nice - go for it.