How to Walk in High Heels

Heels do not need to be long and thin to be considered fashionable. But no matter what the length of your heel, take extra caution to keep your balance and place the least amount of strain on your muscles.

Difficulty: Moderately Challenging

Instructions

1. Step with your heel down first, then let the sole follow quickly and smoothly.

2. Walk with your toes pointing straight ahead or as close to straight ahead as possible.

3. Swing your arms as you walk for balance.

4. Keep your legs straight, close and parallel.

5. Take smooth, even steps; consider shortening your stride a bit.

6. Avoid walking on ice, slush, mud, grass, sand, gravel and grated surfaces, on which you can slip or sink. When in doubt, take off your heels and carry them across such questionable surfaces in your bare feet.

Tips & Warnings

• When climbing stairs, make sure both sole and heel land together firmly and simultaneously on each step. When descending stairs, only the sole of the shoe needs to be planted on each step.
• Learning to walk in high heels is mostly a matter of practice.
• While high heels can make your legs look better and longer, they can also wreak havoc on your feet, especially when worn regularly over long periods of time.
• Avoid driving in high heels - you don't have quite as much control over the car, and you can damage the back of your shoe. Keep an extra pair of flats in your car, or consider driving barefoot.

[yeahyeahyeah]

on 12/15/2009 this will sound mad, but the best way to learn to walk in heels is to run and jump around your house in them! just be sure to have something to grab onto if you fall! running on a carpet or wooden floor helps with controlling you balance, then when you first venture out opt for low heels or link arms with a friend or partner for support and you'll soon get the hang of them. just wearing heels in your house helps alot...so does a glass of wine!

[eva-fate]

on 12/1/2009 my main problem with heels, besides being kind of a klutz, has always been that i'll randomly take a step slightly wrong and my ankle will buckle sometimes, causing me to stumble drunkenly. apparently there are exercises you can to to make your ankles stronger if this is your problem.

[ssarah]

on 10/6/2009 Hello honey - I am very sorry but this actually does not make a good guide. I did try following your instructions but I ended up looking like a stork or somethint like that. My husband came in saw me and asked if I were in pain or if he could help me somehow. If you would enlarge the first three steps put more detail in them or maybe even create a video that would be quite more helpful.

[KaraDiablo]

on 8/26/2009 I have the worst feet for high heels but just love how cute and sexy heels can be.

[jones11]

on 4/25/2009 i like high heel ,but i can not wear them to walk for i was afraid to practice it and wear high heel shoes make my feet feel aching...