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What exactly did you do for a more gentle walk? I also run through a lot of heel tips on my stilettos, but never thought about "walking style"

Great video, I can absolutely agree to what she says about the Hot Chicks. I'm impressed that she says she walked like a mile in them, that's crazy! Seems she's very used to such heels, but even then it must hurt like hell in the end. @mlroseplant That's funny, I thought you're a warm person because you always wear sandals - I didn't know it's just your feet 😀 We've had our first snow now. This was probably it this year for the Hot Chicks. But I'm not ready yet to wear out my new boots. It's getting better, but mostly because they're already broken in a bit. The height is still a challenge. Only if I wear normal heels for the day, then wear the Hot Chicks for my evening walk, and then directly change into the boots they feel easier.

Stilettos and rounded toes is indeed a rare combination. I think they were more popular in the past.

Ah, yes I've also seen her on the Fuss-Schuhe Shop when I looked for the older videos I remembered. She's also very skilled! I agree with you that this isn't a typical "walk" anymore, but it's still impressive. Such extreme heels are probably made for photoshootings only and to show what's possible, I don't think anyone uses them for normal things like we use our heels. I'm a big fan of pointed toes, but I also don't like the super long ones. Despite the extreme height I actually like both heels from the videos, the peeptoes even a bit more.

Unfortunately I don't know anything about her. Always suspected she's from Germany, but just because Fuss-Schuhe is from Germany too. But I just had a look at the Fuss-Schuhe Shop and found the videos, one for example: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=KrykbpYnDJ8&pp=0gcJCR4Bo7VqN5tD

@Puffer I have a size 37. We found out that apparently most manufacturers rate their heel height at size 38 or so. This means that if you have a smaller size you'll get a lower heel and if you have a bigger size a higher heel, so the steepness is the same. The Hot Chicks are a good example - advertised as a 130 mm heel (probably in size 38). In my size 37 with a 12,7 cm heel and in mlroseplant's size 40 a 13,7 cm heel. I think your girlfriend was an exceptional talent in heels. Her 14 cm heels would mean something like 13 cm in standard size, so like the Louboutin Hot Chick again. I was well used to high heels when I got mine, and yes I was able to walk in them from the very beginning. But it was not an elegant/comfortable walk in a way that I would've worn them out immediately 😉 And I've seen so many other women struggling to walk in something like a 7 cm heel. So I think there is some kind of natural talent for walking in heels, and your girlfriend definitely had it! Generally we here are already on the top end with anything of 12 cm+, considering that most people don't wear heels at all or only low heels. There's also the other extreme - I remember a women modeling for Fuss-Schuhe (a german shoe brand/seller), and there were videos of her walking even in the most extreme heels. This was a big motivation when I got my Hot Chicks - if she can walk in 15 cm (?) heels I sure should be able to walk in 13 cm 😀

@mlroseplant that's a good description of what I meant with fluid heel to toe motion. As I thought about it more, I think I also have this issue a little bit in my new boots. In my case while walking it feels like they flex my ankles to an angle they can hardly achieve, so the muscles have to work harder to make them achieve this angle. I had the same issue when I first started with my Hot Chicks, but it got away with practice. I'll try some additional stretching this time, maybe this helps to gain flexibility quicker and makes the start easier. Your mules in this height must be even more of a challenge! I definitely want to master my boots this winter, at least so far that I can wear them to a restaurant or so. @Shyheels You can definitely compare it to some sports. You say you're on the beginner's slope but that's always relative. Now with my new boots I also feel like on the beginner's slope again 😉

I measured them now. The Hot Chicks have a 12,7 cm heel and the boots 13,3 cm. So if you upscale this to a standard size, they'd be probably like a 13,6 cm heel. @Shyheels I also feel that sitting helps, it's like stretching

Probably it's just a matter of practice as always. Better flexibility and more muscle strength to make a fluid motion possible. I have worn my new boots mostly for sitting and only a bit walking around so far. Feels like I also have to gain some more flexibilty and strength for these.

I don't really have experience with clomping issues, but maybe it's the same as I meant before - not a fluid heel to toe-motion which causes clomping? @mlroseplant No I haven't measured them, but I really have to do this! I'll let you know.

I also think the Hot Chicks will feel much easier once I mastered the boots, so that's a good side effect 😉 Maybe with your 12 cm heels you have to try hard to keep the heel off the ground and not just drag it along, so you overcompensate and get into a more tip-toe walk without a fluid heel to toe-motion?

@Shyheels Which issues do you have with walking heel to toe? My new boots arrived yesterday! Already wore them a bit, so far I can say they fit perfect and look great. Walking was difficult on the first try, I could feel the extra height to the Hot Chicks. I'll definitely keep them, but it will probably take a while until I can actually wear them out. First have to wear them at home a lot to break them in and also get used to the height. My goal is still to use them as a Hot Chick replacement for winter, so I have to hurry up to be ready soon for wearing them out 🙂

I expected that it will be difficult for you to get back into, but I'm sure after a few days you'll feel like you did before.

@mlroseplant You really studied many walks it seems! I agree with you, and I didn't mean that you should walk with a totally straight knee all the time. Only if you're unable to straighten the knees at any time it's a sign that the heel is too high.

Yes, I can return them. I'm so excited to see if they fit and also about the height.

I'd say being able to straighten the knees while standing and walking are the basics. Of course you can also walk with bent knees, but as it can be seen by your (and also my) experience, even if the basics are covered it can still be difficult.

Absolutely - if one can't straighten it's knees it's always a sign that the heel is too high. I always think it's better to choose a lower heel if that's the only thing you can handle right (or first practice with the higher ones at home), but nevertheless I have respect for everyone wearing out really high heels. Everyone started at some point and it takes practice.

@VirginHeels Wow I'm very surprised about your sights! I can't even remember when I last seen something in the range of 12 cm heels worn out, even on events. Did you mean without bent knees? Because if they'd walk with bent knees it probably won't be fluidly and elegant 😉

Alright I did it, I bought them 🙂 I just couldn't resist and am so curious how they turn out to be. Somehow they'll be manageable, even if it is the beginning of the next challenge 😂

Thanks @mlroseplant for your detailed analysis! The Hot Chicks also make make about a 90 degree angle of the foot, that's a good indicator. I also recognized the sligthly bent knee on the photos. I'm sure that I'd be able to straighten my knees in them, only walking flawlessly might be a different thing... Regarding the calves, I apparently have a very standard size, because I almost always had a good fit in any pair of boots. @Shyheels 12 cm definitely is also the sweet spot for me! I'm surprised how much I like these boots the more I look at them and think about them. Probably I should just buy them and see how it goes. Maybe sleep over it another night, we'll see. That would be awesome!

Yes, it's always the lower heels that are around, anything higher can be hard to find (that also applies to shopping for heels). I'm looking forward to your report.

Thanks for your opinion! I feel like I keep making myself believe that hopefully they're below 13,5 cm so I can buy them... I also really like the look of them.

I agree on that 🙂 I keep thinking about the height on my boots candidate, could you guys give me your opinion? I don't believe the advertised heights and rather go by the visual appearance. I'd guess them to about 13,5 cm. What are your guesses? They might be tolerable, but also might be a bit too far away from the Hot Chicks, I'm really unsure...

Now that you mention it, I'd say that in Germany heels are also more common in the north. What a shame that I live way down south.

So you both are the total opposite -mlroseplant still wearing sandals in november, Shyheels wearing boots all year, I love it! I am very boring in that matter 😉