How can I learn to walk in high heels?

[marmitetoastie]

Any ideas on how I learn this. I slob around in my flats, then when it's time to dress up I get sore ankles and can't walk, let alone dance.

I think they look nice and other people manage to walk in them. How do they (you) do it?

I'm going to watch this with baited breath as I can't even stand in heels, let alone walk and I'm desperate to be able to look nice occasionally!

Practice, practice, practice. Once you start wearing them regularly you definitely get used to them, also why not start with some mid-heels / cone shaped heels so that you can get use to them gradually rather than jumping into the deep-end with sky-high stilettos. Also if you get some with platform soles then the heel doesn't feel as high. HTH.

My SIL can wear the highest heels Ive ever seen and she puts a thin layer of Lanacane (cream for piles!) on her feet which has a mildy anaesthetic effect. She swears it works wonders! disclaimer- I havent tried this!!!

I'd start with a wedge as they feel more stable and practise when you've got something to lean on, either a supermarket trolley or a push-chair.

Your ankles hurt because you aren't used to wearing heels, and they have to work to stabilise.

So you need to practice, or wear high wedges which are easier

Or get drunk. Works for me

Wedges are the way to go. make the most of them while they're still acceptable

I'd use a medium-high block heel or cone heel shoe to start. IMO, wedges just feel different - they require a different walking technique, not worth learning unless you really love wedges. I've worn heels for about 20 years (my usual work shoe), and my mom started teaching me when I was about 15. She suggested kitten heels at the time and actually I think it was a great way to learn.

I don't like stilettos. I can wear them but I always feel they are "take a taxi and teeter to the restaurant shoes" - ie, they limit somewhat what I can and will do during the evening. If you wear stilettos, shoe architecture becomes really important. Very easy to find ill-fitting ones, very difficult to find ones that are gentle on your feet. I prefer a sturdier heel.

Wedges are a good starter

Why don't you try practising in platform heels? They are far easier and more comfortable than high heels without one.

Lots of good advice there :)

The only thing i'd add, as a guy who's had to learn as well. Whatever you get (and I started on medium heels) is to get ones the fit properly - makes a BIG difference.

Steve

Imo you need to walk with confidence, if this makes sense.
If you're going to practice, do it on a hard floor and not a thick carpet - practice side stepping and such. Just walk back and forth till you've got the hang of it, if you have a full length mirror to check your posture in, do so :) You should be stood up straight, not trying to slouch

Thanks, I can walk in platforms and wedges and cone heels. And I can walk at home in high ones, but as soon as I get outside I realize it's a mistake cos I can only walk about 20 feet before I'm worn out.

Practice makes perfect then. I'll stick em on as I'm going about the house instead of my slippers and try to build up some ankle muscles.

Thanks so much everyone. xx