How to Walk in High-Heeled Shoes Without Waddling and Grimacing

This post is a quick step-by-step guide on how to walk gracefully in high-heeled shoes without waddling like a duck. Moreover, spiked heels won't make you look glamorous if you wear ‘pain’ on your face.

Walking straight in Stilettos (Image used under license from 123rf.com)

1st Step

As a beginner, start practising with kitten heels because if you want to strut in four-inch heels you’d have to start off practising with these. You should start low and work your way up to the higher heels.

2nd Step

When you walk easier and feel more comfortable in kitten heels, you can move up to high wedge heels. Their heels fully attached to the sole will give you good balance and increased confidence. Wedge heels are comfortable to walk in because your heels are placed higher above the level of your toes.

3rd Step

When you feel more relaxed with high-heeled wedge shoes and can walk comfortably in them without feeling awkward, you can go shopping for spiked shoes. But before then, have an imaginary walk in high shoes. Do this by standing with your knees straight, your body raised and supported on your toes, and your heels raised at least an inch (or so) off the floor. While trying this, see if you are tottering or bending at the knees. If you do bend your knees, even remotely, you are not yet ready for spiked shoes.

4th Step

If all goes well with step three, start with baby steps (small, slow steps), ensuring you do not bend your knees any more than you normally would. For balance, put one foot about 12 inches directly ahead of the other, placing your heels down first before your toes. HEELS THEN TOES! HEELS THEN TOES! HEELS THEN TOES!

Conclusion

Now that you have practised walking in stiletto heels without the occasional grimace, only then are you set to wear and strut your 9-inch spikes.