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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I have been crazy about high heels since I was a boy, now I am an pre-op transsexual …I adore them and have huge collection of high heels, which I wear when ever I go to parties… It makes me feel an complete woman
I think that wearing high heels whenever you can is a great thing I am a transgender wanting to be a girl I am on HRT and planning to get the surgery next November of 2019 I will girls panties all the time I love the way they feel you’d like to talk please contact me
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I’m so blessed in the fact that I’m a natural walking in heels. All of the girls I interact with are amazed at how good I am regardless of height or style. As a girl, naturally I’m completely obsessed with shoes and I love to wear my heels as much as possible
I started walking in heels at age 5……started with mommy’s and then auntie’s (she had a closet full!)…everyone thought it was so cute seeing little Adrian (my guy name) walking around in heels! Now I wear them all the time!!
IT TOOK A WHILE, BUT…PRACTICE WAS THE KEY..UNFORTUNATELY, i HAD TO LEARN ALL THE ABOVE TIPS THE HARD WAY..ALSO, I LEARNED THAT WORKING MY WAY UP TO THE 6″ HEELS TOOK TIME. bEST TO ALL
When I started dressing some 25 years ago at about 50yo, the first pair of heels I bought were about 6″ and I could wear them and walk in them like I was born for them. I have worn 5-6″ heels ever since and just love the feeling of walking in them. My wife says I was born to walk in heels as I walked correctly almost from the beginning. It just felt so right and natural.
As I have aged, I have settled into 4-5″ heels for everyday use but still go for my 6″ heels when going out for something special where I will be walking just to get there, not to hike. I was 6′ tall when I started and didn’t bother me to look too tall. I have shrunk to 5’10” now, so don’t tower over everyone any more. Most of my best girlfriends are as tall as I am, so we don’t really stand out except when someone walks up to our group.
I always wear nylons with my heels as my legs are very shapely, but scarred up from playing sports when I was younger.
Luv Ya,
Lacey Kelley
I was fortunate enough to have 3 sisters growing up so I learned at a very young age how to walk in them. It’s really never been a problem for me.
Lucille,
As always, you have provided some great tips and training. I would just add for girls just learning to walk in heels, start with an inexpensive pair.
It will break your heart to scratch up a pair of designer pumps. If your goal is to go out, heels are a fashion “must have”. BUT just having them is just the beginning. Presentation is critical. Lucille, your tip of practice is so important. Not only walking but also standing,and how you place your feet and legs when seated. Whether you wearing a dress, skirt or pants heels just make the package better.
Have Fun Dressing
Barbara