In my elementary school years, there was a teacher who exuded fabulous-ness. She was always well put together, incredibly gorgeous, and had the most amazing high heels (I should also mention that she played basketball in her heels--she was our coach). Not only was her wardrobe to die for (yes, I was incredibly impressionable at that age) she made everything seem so effortless! Running, walking, dancing, basketball, she did it ALL IN HEELS. Upon entering my teen years, I had high heels, but they ALWAYS hurt. I have always wanted to be that fabulous woman who did it all in heels--long work days, long nights out, lunch with the girls, etc. and yet now at the age of 23, I still have not become that woman. le sigh.
My boyfriend constantly pokes fun at me when I wear heels--he tells me that I walk like a chicken and that I walk incredibly slow (in his defense both of these comments are true). However I still adore high heels, and fling quite a bit of money in attaining them as well. I can't help it--legs look AMAZING in high heels and for nights out, they are basically a must. So what is a girl like me to do? Being the avid google-er that I am, I googled my query and came up with a few tips:
1. Start small and work your way up: instead of heading straight for the 4 inch stilletos, try thicker heels (i.e wedges) and smaller heel height--maybe 2-3 inches.
2. Inserts are your friend, use them. There's a reason there are so many heel inserts/cushions out on the market--because us women know heels hurt! I personally like the gel inserts (they massage your feet!) but it's all about personal preference, find what works for you!
3. Take smaller steps: try taking baby steps and walk heel to toe. Definitely don't fall onto the balls of your feet--keep control of your stride and ease gently from your heels to the balls of your feet.
4. Practice makes perfect: walking in your heels for a couple of days before the actual night/day you have to wear them is probably the best way to prepare.
5. Take a time-out: when you're wearing heels, take breaks and sit down every so often (esp. if your feet hurt) but whatever you do--don't take them off! Your feet swell, thus, getting them back in your heels will be an uphill battle. Plus, it'll probably hurt way more after.
Hopefully I can take my own advice and actually survive a night in all my pretty shoes. Mom was totally right, beauty is pain.
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