How to walk in heels For the past few weeks, I’ve been diligently going to physio twice a week. I injured my foot running. Nothing to freak out about, just one of those annoying injuries that won’t really go away without some outside help. My biggest worry is that I’ve been stuck wearing sneakers everyday. Now don’t get me wrong, I actually do wear them a lot since much of my time is spent on the seawall, but I’m getting a little bit worried that putting on a pair of heels will cause me undo pain and discomfort. As much as I love a great pair of flats, I Miss My Heels! So I thought that this would be a good time to bring back a topic that I’m passionate about: How to Walk in Heels.
It’s really not that hard, there are just a few basics to remember.
Tips on how to walk in heels:
First, think like a ballet dancer, turn your feet out ever so slightly. You almost want to feel as if you are leading with your heel when you step forward.
Next stomach in, on a scale of one to ten about a 3….yes really, you aren’t sucking in for dear life, just lightly engaging your transverse abdominis (the part of the abs where women develop that little pouch).
Now think about your shoulders, they should be relaxed. What I used to tell women was to feel like you are gently pushing your bra strap down with your shoulder blades. Lastly, heads up Ladies! Your ears should be directly in line with your shoulders. The minute your head is down or jutting forward you’ve lost it. Really it’s all about the posture. If you can stand tall you can walk in heels.
The most unexpected and probably coolest request I ever got was a call from a man asking me to teach him how to walk in heels…. I kind of wish he would have followed through, because that just would have been super fun!
So the next time you put on a great pair of heels, remember to lift your chin, put on a smile and feel fabulous!
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Sometimes putting on heels itself makes my head come up high and my poisture just “fixes” 😀 I guess it’s just because I wear heels so often that my body is “automatic” when I put them on; however with sneakers. .. with those I just can’t walk! I feel like a loser then, haha. Forever a heels girl I guess!
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That’s so awesome, it’s supposed to feel like that! I couldn’t live without heels either.
Great shoes and love the post!
There is nothing worse than watching someone who cant walk in heels!
x Kirsty
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NIce post and heels!
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Thanks so much!
Hi dear!! What a great entrie you posted!! I really love wearing my heels and you now… Everyday I wearing heels, and I understand your worries but for the moment, at least, you have to get well soon and later you can use your beautiful shoes again!
Take care sweetie!! 🙂
Have a look my lastest post you love my Sam Edelman heels!!!
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Great tips hun, totally useful! I’m glad you are back on your heels now!
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Me too! I’ve missed them and they are getting dusty….
Even I am trying to wear heels and be comfortable in them!
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Love it!! Thanks for the tips.. I hope your feet recover soon!
Hope
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love this shoes dear…great legs…
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Ha! Thanks so much. xo
Hope your foot heels and you can return to your heels…I think I would go crazy if I couldn’t wear my favourite heels. Love the tips, especially “sucking in your stomach”! It really does make all the difference. The higher my heel, the more i suck in:) LOL!!
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Great advice!! I don’t find walking in heels that difficult, but sometimes you’ll see a girl struggling with her heels on the street and it just makes me cringe :/
xx
Sophisticated Lace
Great tips, and fabulous shoes! Wearing heels is definitely a sport.
XOXO Nensi
Amazing post and great tips!! Love your heels!
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gorgeous! thank you so much for following dear:)) I am now following you too on bloglovin!!:) sorry that it took me so long to answer!:( keep in touch darling! by the way, I have a new post now and would love to know your opinion on it!!
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Ok seriously: “like you are gently pushing your bra strap down with your shoulder blades” – THAT is the coolest quote ever when it comes to How to wear heels! I need to remember it 🙂
I’m sure you’ll be able to wear your heels without problems soon. And besides i love the spikes on your black flats!
I love this! I don’t know how I’d survive without knowing how to walk in my heels! Your shoes are super cute too!
such a great post ;))
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Thank you! I thought maybe it would be useful for some people.
Some great tips Caroline. Simple and easy to follow, a must for newbies and ‘re-visiters’, lol.
Stay Stylish,
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Yeah I figured some people had seen this post but there are, thankfully, a lot of newbies!
xo
Loved this post! Great tips for something that one does without much thought, and perhaps not as well as possible! Loved the studded flats, and i hope you are better soon
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Oh thank you! I just feel that there are a lot of women who don’t know how to walk in heels…
xo
Lovely read,
Hope your foot is now better 🙂
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xx
Haha, I would have loved to see you teach him 😛
I remember starting wearing heels when I was 15 or 16 and though a couple inches was super tall! It was definitely a gradual thing, but now almost all my heels are over 4 inches, and it doesn’t really bother me at all.
-Maria
This post was SO helpful! I kind of walk like a donkey (har har), so It was informative to read this =D
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You’re hilarious but if it helped then I’m really glad it did!
xo
So sorry you got injured! I hope you can get back to your heels soon!
-Jamie
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For me it’s really hard to walk on heels. And I love high heels. I have fallen many times on the street and people were laughing but what the hell, I have started laughing too!!
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Yup, it’s what you have to do…never let them laugh at you! I have to admit that lately walking in heels has been harder and harder for me so I have to keep giving myself reminders!
This is a beautiful shoes! I love your studded Slipper
Oh thank you so much! I love those too.
xo
How did I miss this? I love love this post…and those shoes. I have missed you on my brief hiatus from the blog world. Love the new look and vibe. I think you have successfully recreated yourself!
Thank you so much! So happy you’re back!
xo
Great tips! I find I stand better in heels, versus actually walking in them, lol.
Yeah…me too!
xo
Caroline, this is awesome! So many women struggle to walk in high heels! Its kinda sad to see a woman wearing a gorgeous dress that is screaming for high heels, but she has on flats! Lol What’s even more sad is when she has on heels and her knees are about to collapse from underneath her! Maybe I’m just a high heel kinda girl, but I think women should definitely know how to walk in heels, even if they don’t wear them everyday.
Thanks for sharing!
Agreed!!! I just have to look the other way when I see women stumbling about in their heels!
xo
I injured my knee while running and the pain just won’t go away, even after physio. It’s so annoying!
So this post is very relevant for me, also because I spend most of my life in heels 🙂 love your tips!
and I love all the shoes here, all very chic!
xx
Oh that sounds painful! I hope it gets better soon!
xo
cool article 🙂