How to Walk in Stiletto Heels

In recent months I have been having a love affair with a pair of stiletto shoes. Previously I had always shied away from skyscraper heels believing them to be uncomfortable and impractical, given the fact that here in Thailand I do not own a car (too scared to drive on the roads with maniac motorcyclists coming at you in every direction) and therefore do a large amount of walking (my daily exercise routine!). However, recently, on a visit to a local shoe store, this sexy, sleek, white and gold pair just seemed to jump off the shelf and call my name. Towering above everyone else in the shop, I tottered about for a few paces and couldn’t believe how comfortable they were. Not only that but they made my legs look much slimmer, transformed my outfit and did wonders for my self-esteem. I can honestly say that now I am a convert and own several pairs. I finally know what the attraction is, provided I can find stilettos that do not feel like cheese cutters on my feet and are relatively comfortable (or at least bearable) to wear for a decent period of time. However, walking in high heels takes some getting used to as it requires a different approach to that of a flatter shoe. The uninitiated need to take smaller steps, and instead of walking from toe to heel, you need to land on your heel first; then quickly transfer your weight to the ball of your foot. Don’t lift your other foot until you have repositioned your weight on the first. When tackling stairs, going up requires you to initially land on the ball of your foot, and for going down, take side steps with your toes pointing in the same direction.