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I've worn 12 cm heels for a whole day, but It depends a lot on what you're doing. I wouldn't wear them if I had to stand or walk for hours consistently. Giving a tought about it is always useful. Regarding the height calculation/conversion discussion: Another factor probably is that different manufacturers will use different scales. Then you'll never be able to have an exact calculation formula for all, but it doesn't have to be 100 % accurate anyway. @mlroseplant That makes sense, in this case I also wouldn't wear heels to the "office".

OK, so we have the same definition 😉 I was just asking because you said upper limit of not-stripper-heels. 13 cm or 14 cm heels without platform sure are extreme, but I wouldn't describe them as stripper heels. But a 14 cm heel with a 6 cm platform might be a typical stripper heel in my eyes. I've also always been a big fan of 12 cm heels, but liked the Hot Chicks from the moment I first saw them. And now that I'm wearing them out more, I like them even more 🙂 Still not an everyday shoe though, mostly because of (dis)comfort. Style-wise it would work, but definitely always be an eye-catcher in every outfit. This weekend we're going to a christmas market already. Maybe I'll try some 11 cm boots for the beginning. Mostly there's standing for a long time at christmas markets, so I don't wanna regret it in the end if 12 cm were too much.

You guys must have or have had interesting jobs, I can't even really follow from the descriptions 🫢 How come that you would long to, but still wouldn't wear them? Good categorization, I also go with that! Is there actually a definition of stripper heels, or do you have a personal one? For me, the only type that comes to my mind are the ones with huge platforms and rather low heels (if you subtract the platform). Of course, join us if you want! I can also recommend trying something higher if you like the style. And yes, it really helps with lower heels too. I can feel the difference especially in something like a 11-12 cm heel, they became more comfortable for longer walks. Now that all the christmas markets and events are starting, I might as well try some higher ones for that and see how it goes. Not my new 13+ cm boots though, that would be too much. But I wear them everyday at home and it's getting better. I'm close to wearing them out for the first time.

Ah, of course if you have to wear specific work shoes you don't have that much time left for heels. I have an office job so I can wear whatever I want at work, that's a plus when it comes to heels.

Pretty much the same for me except I don't do kayaking. @Shyheels Yes that's the great thing about it. I never had a problem with 12 cm heels, but now they become even more comfortable. Now I'm even more confused about units in the UK, it probably can't get more complicated 😀

Haha, now that came quickly! No longer practicing in these low 12 cm boots, 20 cm is the new thing 😄

I somehow thought since you're walking so many miles in heels you usually wear them all day. As this is what I do most of the time, I can tell you: Like everything else it becomes standard. For me it would rather be exciting to spend a normal day in flats, but as I don't like them I won't try that 😉 And the good thing about heels is that I can still vary between so many styles, so it never gets boring. You mean 10 cm, right? 😉

@mlroseplant Wow you really studied walking a lot. I never thought about it that much, which makes it interesting for me to read. And I know exactly what you mean. Speaking of myself I'd say I have the "right" walk. I don't feel like I have excessive heel tip wear, but of course I recognize it way more with stilettos than with other heels.

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.