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’m a true stiletto girl with over 120 pairs nothing under 5 inch high and I love the information that this site gives for transsexuals
Love it! Very nice and so sexy. 🙂
Hello, thank you ever so much for all the tips. I have a ton of heels I am sure a buch of us do. I have found the best thing is to just put them on and wear around till you forget you are wearing them at that point you will have it. Basically when you wake up put on a fav pair and do what you normally do. If you can make your heel an everyday shoe and not some sneaker or flat it will do wonders not only for your pois but also those caf and thigh mussels.
Now a good fitting heel is also very important, I hate to say it girls but trying them on in the store and walking about is the best way to figure this out. 1st off get the right size, either spend hours on the Internet and a measuring tape to get a general idea or goto an upscale department store sales girl and have her measure you (avoid the strait guys and old lady’s). Try on a 1/2 size up and down of the shoe you want as well, not all brands have the same sizing. Make sure the toes are not crushed, nor that the toe or heel of the foot slip or flop as you walk, and that the arch is supported. A well fitting pair should not require a dr shol’s pad or what not. Generally the real cheap brands are going to mess your feeties up, but not always so. BTW I have some really cute cheap pairs but I do not wear often becouse after an hour or two my feet hurt, then I have some sky high expensive ($600+) that fit so well that I can go all day, and vice versa.
Another few things that will help with the look of your walk is your body movements. Try not to move your upper body much, just sway the hips instead. Stand up strait, no hunching over. Swing your arms at the shoulders (not elbows) slightly behind you bum in rythem with your walk. And do not jut your head forward but bring it back a bit. Actually if you watch some gay guys they are better then a lot of GG’s at walking in heels. Or as suggested watch some fashion shows or beauty pageants, just keep in mind at fashion shows they are asked to walk faster as there is a ton of girls to get done so slow it down a bit when you are going down the street.
Enjoy your heels and they can take you anywhere.
Miriya
Some older lady sales clerks are cool. The first one who helped fit me was 62yo and was quite accepting. Don’t judge a book just by its cover.
As I am a Tall Woman, I find that in the business world or on formal occasions — I prefer Mid Heels that are well made and comfortable to walk in and wear for extended periods of time. I just cannot wear sky-high Heels, as tempting as they are: they wind up hurting my knees and back. So, with me, there’s always tension between looking feminine and stylish and being comfortable.
Good tips,although they take a lot of practice which means more time in heels DARN !!!!
Lucille, Thank you for your tips and advice. I am still a beginner at this and a long way to go but you have help a lot. I have dying to get a pair of high heel but I have been a little fearful to do so. I think I have the courage to try now. Again thank you Jana
Loved the do’s and don’ts and the video, I’ve been walking in heels a while now so I’m actually quite comfortable with them, saying this I always find these tips you give us useful and get something out of them. I completely agree that practice is the key.
Kisses
Davina XXX
Love your emails and tips. Wish I could afford to buy some of your programs. My favorite heels.
Thanks Lucille! Once again you’re giving us a lot of very helpful tips 🙂
I’m curious why the heel-to-toe thing is a big deal…I’ve found it nearly impossible to walk toe-to-heel in heels (maybe my gait is too long for it to be a consideration. I’ll have to work on shortening it I suppose, lol)
Also, the video showed some demonstrators cross their feet when walking, rather than keep them in a straight line. Is that a bad habit, or does that not really matter?
David: runway models don’t smile for a good reason – money. Designers want buyers to notice their fashion and to not be distracted by the model. Designers thinks that being stonefaced sells more of their stuff.
I think what your describing, is what I refer to as the run way walk. Models do this, I’ve never observed women doing this on a normal basis. At least in my area. Either way, it takes practice an level ground. I prefer a modified walk, in which I’ll walk heel to the ball of the other foot. I find it far more stable an easier.
Tracy I agree that women in my area do not walk the ‘run way walk’-doesn’t look natural to me. I have noticed women walking with their feet close together and short strides.
Thanks Tracy, I’ll try that!
I’m glad you mentioned your observations…the last people i want to emulate are runway models–everything about them seems exaggerated and unrealistic…i mean have you ever seen them smile, lol?