Least painful type of high heels?

[Saz432]

Argh help me. I have to wear high heels for the first time in nearly three years (okay, fine, I probably haven’t worn heel reguarly for a decade).

What style is least painful? Going out in London so there will be walking and tubing involvement, if I could just get in a cab it would be fine.

There are shorter pleasers

I must have missed them!

On their official website they have from boots (

Pleaser do all sorts:

NC4 I’ve worn 8 inch out but I wouldn’t recommend it

www.next.co.uk/g52292s16#306320

I really rate these. I have the rust and leopard print. I wear them to, at & from work everyday.

I like Miss L Fire shoes. I’ve always found them, dare I say, comfy.

Block heel with slight platform on the sole.

www.marksandspencer.com/stiletto-platform-court-shoes/p/p22471001?extid=ps_gglpla_Women&gclsrc=aw.ds&&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIh4_RvZiP4gIVBeR3Ch2A9gy-EAQYAiABEgLuffD_BwE

These are really comfy

Irregular choice!

Sorry - I know I don’t need to wear heels because I’m short. That’s why I don’t wear them (or own them 😂).

However, this is my first fancy night out in years, and I would like to look my best (aka not as short and fat as I usually look!)

I looked at Pleaser - can they really be comfortable? Or is it just that the people who wear them are conditioned to the pain?! I used to have a much higher tolerance for heels!

I think shoe boots are my best bet as they’ll work with the dress too - will find some nice ones that don’t look too painful! Unfortunately it’s the kind of dress that would look best with some very pointy high stilettos and there’s just no way!

Wear something comfortable or you won't have a good time. For me, this probably wouldn't be new shoes at all, too risky.

Saz I wouldn’t want to wear anything else other than Pleaser.

The higher heels are averaged out by the platform at the front, thus making them very comfortable. Like I mentioned earlier though, don’t go near 8 inch unless you can trust your balance on odd ground - and in London it’s probably not worth trying! However 6 inch range maybe be worth a look.

I can dance in 8+ inch most nights and it’s not something I needed to build tolerance for, but I did start from 6 inch because of the fear, and the weight factor.

Whats your budget? Stuart Weitzman does very comfortable heels & lots of options

eu.stuartweitzman.com/en/shoes/nude-essentials/

You know what I said about the heel being at the very back? That's every Stuart Weitzman shoe in the link. Unless you've got very small feet and get an exact fit those are going to hurt

I recently bought Leopard Print kitten heel courts from Next (their forever comfort range) and they are incredibly comfortable.

Look great with a dress or jeans and I don’t feel like I’m going to fall over in them!)
www.next.co.uk/G52284s18?vbinfillsinternalnewpdpmob#555548

Pleasers? Wow- do people actually wear shoes like that in London restaurants? They don't look very mainstream!

DameFanny Have you worn SW? They are very padded & well made.

I have these & they are comfortable. Im not even a big heel wearer, only ever wear them for certain events & not for work.

They also do half sizes which I love as the fit is better.

Fresta some people do! Helen Mirren likes them under a long dress for height

I’m a lover of high heels myself but am really surprised at some of the suggestions on here for walking around London!

OP could something like this work with your dress?

Or... if the event is later in the year, wedge sandals could work...

www.lyst.com/shoes/boohoo-jasmine-ghillie-lace-up-block-heels-black/
What about something like these

Padded insoles.