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 30 pairs of heels. My favorite are my 3-4 inch ones. These do not hurt my feet as bad as my 6 and 7 in stilettos do. I can wear them for hours and not have any problem. I have been dressing for probably 30 years and I first started to learn and 7 inch heels, then I got smart and went to the 3 to 4 inch heels. I practice every night and I’ve been out a couple times wearing them
I started in the high side with heels 5 inches, all my heels are 5 inches except one and that was for a wedding. I’ve started to crossdress completely in my early 20’s and I’m a professional in walking in 5 inch heels and I’m in love with my heels
I do have high heels, however I feel that they just make me Too tall to really look Fem–
favorite pair , I wear a size 8 womens and love these.
here is one of my favorite heels. I hope to get another new pair very soon.
Platforms work for me, best. ‘Found it easier to learn to walk as a woman in them.
Started with sandals at first and wear them when decor calls for it.
I find ballett slippers comfortable at home and with lingerie as well.
Kitten heels are the easiest or chunky heels, no matter this will train you like for me plus Lucille tips are the key. I was certain & I did fall a couple of times. I still feel of balance walking on thick type piling carpeting. I have walked (in the basement of my condo to take out recycle but i do that late at night no body around & get my practice in. I have to remember heel to toe & I personally stay away from “skyscraper” heels. Being over ( 61) Practice makes perfect Ladies. Peace & Love to all my Lady-Boy friends.
Robin Jennifer Delaware
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