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How to Walk in Stiletto Heels

Naomi Sarah
Struggling to walk in a pair of stilettos? We help you walk in stiletto heels without falling flat on your face and embarrassing yourself in the process, by giving you a few important tips.
The fact that you're here looking up information on how to walk in stiletto heels, only proves that either this is your first pair of essentials, or you've had trouble for months and never noticed, until you either tripped and fell, or someone said you looked awkward while you walked. Whatever your reason, we're here to help.

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Women who can confidently walk in pencil heel shoes deserve appreciation. But let's focus on stilettos. For those struggling with stilettos, here's a guide on mastering any heel length, from modest to lethal.

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How to Walk in Stilettos

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Walking in high heels is a breeze for some, but not for others. It's about feeling how your feet slide into the heels and adjusting to the curves of the shoe's design.
Starting with high heels isn't easy; you might struggle to find your balance at first, saving your ankles from twists. But with time, you'll get used to it, and wearing high heels will feel natural.

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The truth is, buying heels requires careful consideration. Transitioning from sneakers to stilettos isn't easy for first-timers.
Get Attuned to Your Heels
The shoes you wear greatly influence how you walk. If you're used to sneakers or flats, transitioning to stilettos will require some adjustment.
Before you buy yourself a pair of stilettos, you need to first start off with small to medium-sized heels, so that your feet and legs get an idea of the height and the way it feels when you walk.
Slowly as time lapses, switch to higher heels, and don't concentrate on how they feel, but more on how your feet automatically carry you forward one step at a time. Think your heels are a little too tight?
These are essential shoes for every woman, and it's crucial to understand wearing high heels. Being elevated off the ground can lead to feelings of imbalance or ankle twists. It's about controlling your body and weight shift.
Put Some Muscle Into It

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You can't just take off your high heels like you would in flip-flops or ballerina shoes. There's a muscle that runs down your calf, that automatically will flex in order to take some tension off your feet. Its difficult to walk over uneven surfaces or climb stairs.

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Your feet tense and relax simultaneously, with your calf muscles contracting and releasing as you step. It's about shifting your body's weight to walk confidently in stilettos, much like Lady Gaga or models at Victoria's Secret.
Not everyone walks correctly; some slouch, others have a masculine gait, some drag their feet, and some don't point their feet properly, resembling ducks.
Learn How to Walk Properly
 If you can't walk right, then stilettos will be an arch-enemy. You'll throw them in frustration, when in truth, it's actually your fault. So practice how to walk first in the right way in women's shoes, keep your shoulders straight, back upright, where your stride should look effortless and not sloppy.
Your feet need to fall one after another, so that you're not actually cat walking, but strutting, like how Charlotte in Sex and the City passes a comment to Carrie that she 'doesn't walk, but struts'.

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It's second-nature to some, and in time when you consciously make an effort to walk right, then slipping into your stilettos and walking in them will be a piece of cake.
With time you'll be the center of attention post practice, and probably the neighborhood's stiletto strutting goddess. Keep it stylish.