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 am also a heels addict and I loved your tips and the video – really good hints, thank-you.
Julie x
Hi Ladies: Still learning to do the walk in Heels usually 3 inch heels for practice. I find these tips very helpful, Thx so much for your help. Jessica. PS. Keep up the
Hired to shoot videos for an active series of lgbt events I forced myself to wear these for one event to fast track my ability to then walk effortlessly in them.
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You look so natural and beautifl 🙂 Like it whery much
I walk in medium high heels easier than in flat /men shoes..as soon as i put my pumps on i walk ..better in them than many natural woman…..the same for long flowing skirts&dresses they are my natural clothes…i feel only at ease /peacefull when i can dress up ..i am a woman!!! i believe that in my last live i was a woman..thats why i am so much connected with womanhood:mary
I have a question rather than any thing to show. I am extremely “duck footed” in addition to having the toes on one foot crushed by a pallet of bagged cement, so I rather have issues walking in general. If even in flats I have trouble heel to toe walking. Any suggestions or advice?
Try sling pumps..nor to high 3-4 cm in sling pumps your toes are open just on or two straps aroud your ankle and over your feet…they are my favorites…had the same problem…crusched my big toe in rough sports action..because when i was younger i flew from my crossdressing to do rough things to prove i am a man…just silly looking back….now i know better…
I am a woman..(knew it from age 5/6..i was only focused/attracted by the skirts/dresser/lingerie/pumps of of my mother….i believe that i was a woman in my last life…thats why i am so connected with femininity….
my highheels en my schoecollection.
i like highheels cant whitout.
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Hi ladies – as an older trans woman (75), I usually try to keep my heels no greater than 3”. As Lucille mentions they are also more comfy than higher heels. In addition I want to just blend in as a normal woman and how someone my age would wear. Here I am the other day at my local mall. Hugs, Suzy