Take Care of your Feet while Wearing High Heels
The effect of designer high heels can have on a woman
When it comes to looking and feeling glamorous as well as stylish, nothing does it better for women than a beautiful pair of high heels. Today, a number of top designers around the world, including Marc by Marc Jacobs, Jean-Michele Cazabat, Jeffrey Campel, Juicy Couture, Chloe, Michael Kors, Valentino, Vera Wang and Derek Lam are making high heels of all shapes and designs for women. Nothing does more to flatter a woman’s figure than this type of shoe. They make feet look much smaller and legs look much longer, as well as providing definition to lower leg muscles. Women look slimmer, assist in fixing posture, and make them feel much sexier, no matter what else they are wearing, whether it is a pair of jeans, business attire, or a cocktail dress. Men will notice high heels as they alter how a woman walks as her hips sway much more. For women looking to feel confident and gorgeous, a good pair of high heels is the way to go.
When worn properly, high heels are the best accessory a woman can have in her arsenal to seduce any man. Many men will state that they are constantly charmed by long legs wearing a beautiful pair of heels. However, high heels are not often regarded as the comfiest of shoe wear and therefore, many women tend to forgo heels rather than put their feel through that much pain. The truth is that beauty can be pain and no one ever said high heels were comfortable. If women want comfort, they should wear their sneakers. But high heels are the definitive sign of femininity and numerous women suffer through the pain so they can look good. Here are some ways to wear high heeled shoes in a more comfortable manner.
How to make a right choice when you buy high heels?
First and foremost, always purchase the right size. Many women will admit that they have purchased a pair of shoes that were the wrong size because they liked how the shoe looked but could not find it in their own size. Numerous women are guilty of buying high heels that are too small or too big. However, by not wearing the right size, women sacrifice comfort for style. No matter if it is a pair of Manolo Blahnik’s or Louboutin’s at half price, women should not give in. Wearing the right size shoe is imperative to maximize comfort and not cause damage to the feet. However, women need to keep in mind that a shoe that may have fit two years ago may not fit today. As women get older, feet get larger, the same goes for fluctuations in weight. Women need to be aware of their shoe size at all times.
Do not buy high heels without first trying them on. Just because the shoe is the right size, it may be the wrong width and/or it may not offer necessary support when it comes to walking around. At the shoe store, try on the shoes and then walk around the store in them for a few moments. If a woman is wearing them to an event where there is dancing, try doing a few dance moves in them. If a woman knows they will be on their feet a lot, they need to gauge if these shoes will be the best option.
Choosing stylish comfortable high heels
While pointy toed high heels look good, it is beneficial to stick to heels that have rounded toes. Shoes with pointy edges push in the toes, causing the joints in the foot to experience pain. It can even cause the onset of bunions on the foot. Round-toed heels allow the toes to lie flat and have the ability to spread out in a much more natural way.
Try on different types of high heel styles. Here are numerous types of high heels to choose from, including platform pumps, wedge pumps, stilettos, closed toe, open toe, rounded edge, pointed edge, sling backs, sandals, and even boots with heels. All these styles come with their own benefits as well as a number of drawbacks. Women should pick the heel they are the most comfortable in. Always look for heels that match the reason for purchasing them. Whether a woman is pairing them with jeans, a dress or a business suit, shoes always need to match the clothing.
Podiatrists recommend walking around barefoot after wearing high heels. This allows the foot to recover from wearing the shoes and allow them to regain their natural shape and arch. They also recommend that women should not go too high when it comes to the heel. Podiatrists state that short heels are best for foot health and for comfort. Heels that are three inches and more put more pressure along the ball of the foot as well as the frontal bones. Kitten heels are very much in style and women do not need to wear four or five inch stilettos to feel sexy. If women know they are not going to be on their feet often, then they can wear the much higher heels. However, if a woman is giving presentations or will be on their feet a lot at an event, it is best to go with the shorter heel. One last thing podiatrists recommend is to find a pair of high heels where the foot will not move around too much but are not too tight at the same time. When feel move around in a pair of high heels, it can cause the onset of blisters, which any women will state is a nightmare to have to deal with.
How to walk in high heels?
Now that women know what to look for in high heels, they need to know how to walk properly in high heel shoes. Many women find out that it does often take quite a bit of practice to learn how to walk properly in high heels without feeling as though they are going to fall over all the time.
One of the first things is that if a woman has never really worn high heels before, they should not start off in the “deep end,” so-to-speak, meaning that their first pair of heels should not be five inch stilettos. Not only will that cause immense pain, but it can also lead to injury if a woman does not know how to walk properly. Start small, like with a two inch heel to get used to the new feeling. Bit by bit women can work their way up to much larger heels.
With new high heels, women should always start off by wearing them around their home first. This will get women used to the feel of the shoes as well as get the shoes to start forming along the contours of the foot.
When walking around, women need to walk heel to toe rather than toe to heel. While it may be very tempting for women to walk by putting their whole foot down at one time, it should not be done. It will result in a strange looking walk and it will not be comfortable for your feet. Walking from heel to toe will offer much more balance and also make a woman’s stride seem much more natural. As well, while walking, women need to take small steps, not long strides. High heels will make a stride shorter so more steps will need to be taken. Women should not expect to walk fast in their heels and running is near impossible. Always try to walk in a straight line. This will offer the hips the swing that high heels are known for offering.
A good trick is to watch how models walk in high heels. They tend to take long, exaggerated steps that can be toned down for real life and assist in creating that perfect strut.
Practice makes perfect. The best way to become good at walking in heels is to do it often. Walk on different types of floors, like carpeting, wood, linoleum and tiling. Walk up stars and down stairs, and walk on concrete, grass and dirt outside. Reading about walking in high heels will do a bit to help, but like everything else, actually doing it will offer much better and much more pleasing results.
High heels are the most famous pair of shoes
High heels are extremely popular in today’s society. Little girls grow up wanting to wear their mommy’s heels and women are always looking for the next best pair of high heels to show off with a new outfit. Designers are coming up with numerous ideas for high heels, including different materials, designs, belts, straps, buckles, lace ups, zippers, bows, and anything else that can go on a pair of high heels. All women have their reasoning for buying a pair and every woman will have at least one pair in their closet. Nothing is more stylish than a pair of high heels and while Podiatrists everywhere try to get women to get rid of their high heeled shoes, any fashion-inspired woman will never do it. However, by understanding these few secrets, women can make the high heels work for them and not against them.