A gorgeous pair of heels instantly makes you feel slimmer, sexier, and more feminine. The trick, of course, is walking in them!
Walking in heels is definitely a skill – and it’s something many crossdressers and transgender women tell me they struggle with.
Are you ready to perfect your sexy strut? The first step in mastering your heels training is to learn these 7 dos and don’ts when it comes to walking in high heels.
1. DO Walk Heel-To-Toe
When learning to walk in heels, a common beginner mistake is to place the entire foot down at once. Unfortunately, this can make it look like you are “clomping” rather than walking.
The proper technique is to walk in a heel-to-toe pattern, just like you do on flat feet. Place your heel down first, followed by your toe. This will make your walk look as smooth and natural as possible.
2. DO Take Smaller Steps
Wearing heels naturally shortens your stride. The higher the heel, the shorter your steps should be.
Don’t try to fight this! Instead, take shorter, more frequent steps as you walk.
3. DON’T Lean Forward Or Back
Heels change your balance, so you need to be careful not to lean forward or back when you walk. Your weight should stay centered and lifted.
Imagine you are a puppet with a string attached to the top of your head. Picture the string pulling you up as you walk, giving you a regal and ladylike air.
4. DO Place One Foot In Front Of The Other
Have you ever noticed that runway models look like they are walking on an invisible tightrope?
Placing one foot in front of the other as you walk makes your steps more feminine. It also gives your hips a sexy sway!
The trick is not to overdo it. You should also avoid the temptation to look down at your feet to be sure they are lining up.
Instead, focus on keeping your legs together. If you feel your thighs brushing together, your feet will naturally cross over just a little bit.
5. DON’T Go Too High
Not surprisingly, 5” stilettos are a lot harder to walk in than 3” pumps.
Start low and work your way up. A good place to begin is with a heel that is 2-3” tall. This will allow your ankles to develop the strength needed to support you.
Once you’ve mastered that, you can move on to the skyscraper stilettos you’ve been coveting.
To learn more about selecting your perfect heels, see this post on MTF Shoes: 7 Best Shoe Styles for Crossdressers and Transgender Women.
6. DO Relax Your Legs
Another common mistake is to tense your legs and lock your knees when you walk in heels. This can give you a stiff, robotic look.
Instead, keep your legs and hips relaxed. The knees should have a slight bend, which will help the hips sway.
7. DON’T Forget To Practice
The time to test your heel walking skills isn’t when you’re out and about. Be sure to spend a lot of time wearing them around the house before you make your big debut.
As you practice, be sure to cover all of the real-world skills you’ll need to master, including:
- Walking
- Turning around
- Standing
- Sitting down
- Getting into and out of a car
- Walking up and down stairs
Taking the next step
Finally, since walking in heels is one of those things you need to see to understand, here’s a great video tutorial that demonstrates the points above:
Do you love wearing heels? If so, I’d love to see you in action! Please upload a photo of you wearing your favorite high heels below!
Love,
Lucille
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Love it!!!!!! Lol
I really love the looks and feel of high heels. They do wear me out though. I don’t know if I would ever be able to master walking on soft grass. That is a struggle.
I just love heels, 4″ is about my maximum though without oygen.
Since the first time i put on heels i have been able to walk in them. But i still get practice in when i can like on my treadmill and going up and down the stairs. Confidence shows in your walk, so werk your walk.
The first time I tried heels, my feet said “Huh! We’re home.” I LOVE all my heels and even have walked fine in 7″ (!) stilettos. Great for clubbing! (I’m 5’5″, so I can get by with that!)
Personally, I find that wedges are harder to walk in than any other higher heel. That connection between heel and toe makes you walk ‘different’ than any regular heeled shoe or boot would. I think that a nice 2″ – 3″ chunky heel would be the best ‘starter shoe’ for anyone just starting out.
Here is me at the mall today with my wedge heels. I love to wear them with sundresses this time of the year especially when my toes are painted. I also like the looks some men give me too!
Great advice. I love my 3 inch black pumps and the clicking sound when i walk in them. I try walking in a straight line and making my hips move like a sexy lady.
Lucille,
My issue isn’t walking well in heels. I’m a 6’ tall woman. How do I keep from looking Amazonian more than I already am? I love sexy heels. I also have thin legs. Will hormone changes include some fat redistribution include shapely legs?
Many models, as well as movie and popular singers, are from 5’10” to 6’3″ and they do heels. With everything else ‘in place’, you just got to ‘own it’! Oh! And NEVER slump! That looks bad, and classy gals just…don’t. Back straight, head held high! Be confident in who you are!