My comfortable heel height is 2. I wear a 5. I think these will be those kind of shoes, Mo - dinner and a date type of shoes only. So sad - they are such cute daytime shoes for work!
Yes, I think a 4" on such small feet is like a 5" heel on the average size 8 foot. Precarious, and for sitting events only! Like the shoes, maybe we need to see a picture of you wearing them.
Natalia, it's not so much the look of the shoes. They do look adorable on, lol. It's more that I can't seem to get the hang of walking in them, argh! I suppose, like Mo says, it's the shoe size vs. With such small feet like petite women usually have , I'm not sure it's possible for me to really walk smoothly in 4" heels. Maybe one day I will be able to confidently wear them to dinner to a restaurant with valet parking, haha.
Angle schmangle. Of course you can! And you don't have to start in your teens. I didn't own my first pair of truly towering heels -- that is, more than 3" -- until I was Or maybe I've got two pairs of 4" heels both Fluevogs; it helps to have good shoes , and while I wouldn't go hiking in them, I have learned to walk confidently around a cocktail lounge without looking awkward.
And I'm 5'1", with a shoe size of 5. The trick is to stand up tall and use your hips. The heels will force you to angle your pelvis backward, which pushes your backside out a bit, which shifts your balance and causes you to thrust your chest forward to compensate no wonder guys like 'em.
They will also cause you to shorten your stride, so as you walk you have to slightly exaggerate the swing of your hips to give yourself a little extra length with each step. When I first got a pair of 4" heels, they felt pretty darned high. To practice, I wore them around the house, up and down stairs, while I did housework.
Then I wore them for a short trip to the grocery store, to make sure I could wear them in public without falling flat on my face. After that, I was finally ready to wear them out with friends -- but just to the pub for dinner, nothing too ambitious! Just keep practising. You'll get the hang of it. Thank you Elisabeth!!! Your stats are virtually the same as mine, so you give me hope! I will continue to practice!
Maybe I can actually wear these to work some day, woot woot! Kristin, we're height and foot size twins. I too am 5'2" with 5. For me, my maximum heel height is 3 inches, to get around a dinner party or cabaret night smoothly. I get higher heels shortened all the time, but they can only be shortened by about a centimeter before throwing the whole shoe off.
This does make a difference. I also find that a high wedge has more support than a high stiletto Right now I am breaking in a pair of 2. So, try the middle ground! My 4'11" friend rocks the 4 to 6 inch heels and with platforms too! I am constantly amazed! I can barely hobble around the room in 2 inch heels without tripping over my own two feet and I'm 5'6". I think it's a skill you can learn and it's not related to height. To my eye platform heels give that impression of "dress-up" you talk about.
These mary janes are fabulous, chic and sophisticated. I say go for it. Heel height conversion chart Which is the best heel height for me? Can I adjust my heel height? What type of heels will suit my feet? How can I get better at wearing heels? Are high heels professional? Are heels comfortable? To measure your heel height follow these steps: Place your shoes on a flat surface. Hold a tape measure against the back of your shoe.
Measure from the highest point on the back of your heel to the point where the shoe meets the top of the heel cap. Heels below 3 inches tend to be most comfortable and are available in a number of flattering styles from peep toes, block heels and round toes. Heels above 3 inches might become a little more difficult to walk in and are usually reserved for dressy occasions like evenings out and nights on the town.
Reducing heel height can cause problems. Kick under is when the heel of the shoes fold under the shoes a little. If you really want your shoe height adjusting, you should take your shoes to a cobblers. They will then be able to decide whether the shoes can be adjusted and remain wearable. Womens Christmas Gifts. Mens Christmas Gifts. Girls Christmas Gifts. Boys Christmas Gifts.
Clearance Outlet. View All Offers. You are here:. Heel height guide How to choose the right heels to suit your body type Can I adjust my heel height? How can I get better at wearing heels? Even today, kitten heels are synonymous with sophistication and elegance. Stacked Heel Stacked heels usually come in the shape of a chunkier block heel, but they can also be wedges or stilettos.
Platform Heel A platform might not technically be a heel, but this sole type makes all the difference if you want to be a few inches taller. I also recommend a shoe that has an arch incorporated into its design, which can also help minimize discomfort.
A 1 inch heel is better than flats with no heel or arch support because it supports your arch. Long term effects to wearing high heels include damage to the toe nails. Wearing high heels compresses the toes together causing the big toe nail to grow into the skin and eventually resulting in an ingrown toenail.
High heels also aggravate the symptoms and progression of bunion deformities as the shape of the shoe does not accommodate the normal structure of the forefoot. A heel-type shoe will press up against the great toe pushing it over towards the second toe further exacerbating bunion deformities. When wearing high heels most of your body weight is pushed forward to the balls of your feet and this can lead to metatarsalgia. Shoes with a narrow toe box can also cause this condition.
Hammertoes are also a condition developed by high heels. The heel height forces the toes to bend as they lean forward. Overtime, the bent toe can no longer straighten on its own. Wearing high heels can cause tendonitis. When wearing high heels you put constant pressure on the Achilles tendon by shortening and tightening it.
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