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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My favorite red high heels
I started with 3″ wood stiletto mules given to me as a gift. How I miss them. I graduated to 4-5″ stilettos. I have worn high block heels but to me they don’t have the same allure. My going out preference is wedges.
Hi ladies – I also have lots of heels. But as side note, I thought I would give a recommendation for a place to buy shoes! I have been buying shoes at Nordstrom’s at the Rack. They have great styles and shoes up to size 13 and beyond I think! I wear a size 10 ladies shoe, so I have plenty to choose from. Here I am there at a few occasions buying their products. I’m a 74 year old gal and always treated like a lady when I shop there. Have fun, hugs, Suzy
I also bought most of my shoes at Nordstrom, Canada. Unfortunately, all of their Canadian stores close in a couple of weeks. It was comfortable and convenient to shop there and the sales clerks were accepting of me. Who knows where I can buy, now.
Hi all – I love my heels too! Just a suggestion – I love shopping at Nordstrom’s at the Rack for shoes! I wear a size 10 ladies shoe, but they have great sizes thru I think 13. Really nice fashions at a great price! Here I am shopping for shoes there. So fun being a girl out shopping at age 74! Yikes! Have fun, hugs, Suzy
I have about 20 pairs of heels, from 2 1/2″ to 4″. I used tp participate in the annual Crisis Services Walk a Mile in her Shoes fundraiser for abused women, but had to give that up after becoming diabetic. I had several blisters on each foot and could not walk for a week.
What a bummer.
My fav pair with 2 different looks
I love pretty heels but can only wear them on very special occasions- and definitely only indoors. I come from Berlin and I’m sure high heels on Berliner cobblestones world swiftly see me in the Charité Hospital brain injury unit! So mainly it’s flats or death for me. But then again, I think ballerinas are the prettiest shoes of all!
Tina Turner ain’t got nothin on me!! Lol