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Yes, only standing can be a good training too, I also feel that when wearing the Hot Chicks while cooking.

@Shyheels I'm also looking forward to boots season 🙂 It's a big difference between the Hot Chick and the Pigalle. Not only the height, also the general comfort. The Pigalle are also very well worn in already. @mlroseplant Thanks! The Pigalle really ain't that bad, even for extended walks. And now with practicing in the Hot Chicks it feels even easier. I might choose some 12 cm heels again for longer walks and see how it goes. Only in the beginning I was standing for like half an hour, but afterwards mostly sitting.

@Shyheels, you have low temperatures already, but that's perfect for boots. In Germany it's still warm (20° C+) but that's about to change now. @mlroseplant Wow that's a great pair and a far distance, great job! I lately only practiced in my Hot Chicks at home. But I wore my other pair of Louboutins (Pigalle 120) to an event, the walk was a bit below 400 m one-way. This was the first time I wore a 12 cm heel out since the beginning of our challenge. And I felt the progress in the 12 cm heels too, they were easier than ever 🙂

For me it's also helpful and if I didn't have the conversation with you I probably wouldn't even have started this, or sometime later in the future. Oh yeah that would be so nice, to meet in the challenge heels! But talking about our experiences online is also nice 🙂

What a great day that you encountered two who realized your shoes and even almost correctly knew the model! I have the Hot Chicks and am starting to wear them out more. They absolutely turn heads, but so far no one approached me about them. The Hot Wave are absolutely gorgeous too 🙂

For sure you're not that far off. I'd also guess this translates to 11,3 cm or so. I think the challenge isn't that much about absolute numbers anyways but more about the personal goals from each of us 🙂 Don't restrict yourself because of the price tag, the heels you already have are absolutely fine. I wouldn't buy the Hot Chicks for practicing either, it's more of an coincidence that I can use them now because I already have them. When I bought them I didn't even really think about wearing them, I just bought them for the looks. And for that it was hell a lot of money!

Thank you mlroseplant for the history lesson, the 80s were before my time. In the 90s and 2000s high heels weren't worn that much for tours/trips I would say. I still like to wear my heels for city trips and such. It's mostly only strolling around anyways so I find a low heel very suitable.

That was also my first thought - why these sandals? Who knows, maybe she'll end up here on HHP one day and we can ask her this question 🙂

Yes, walking downhill for some time almost feels the same as wearing a higher heel than you actually are. That's definitely a progress! I feel that too. Quality and fit is very important, especially in these heights. I can understand that you don't really have motivation to wear these. Yes they're very well made, for sure can't complain about that. The downside is that they're very sturdy and take a long break-in period, and the toebox is very tight. So not a very comfortable shoe in general, and if you add the 130 mm heel even less 😉 But I'd always choose them over some lower quality ones with a looser, more comfortable fit. They might feel more comfortable on the first try-on, but definitely not while walking.

Quite interesting and impressive, but also probably one of the worst acticities to wear heels. Hiking on uneven terrain requires a very good support and tight fit of the shoes, which certainly any sandals won't offer. I do many things in heels but I won't try that, at least not in sandals 😉

@mlroseplant Absolutely understandable that you felt a big difference. 1,6 km is not that less and I would also feel the difference between a 8 cm and 11 cm heel. Good job! I'm done with my mid-heels week, my feet are recovered and I'll get the Hot Chicks out again this week 🙂

Absolutely true. And heels don't get boring, even after decades. As it can be seen very well with our spontaneous height challenge 😉

I can relate to what got you into high heels. It's actually not that different from myself. And even though I'm a woman, I sometimes feel like an outlaw for wearing heels. In my youth it was totally normal for most girls to try high heels, and see how far we can go 😉 Nowadays I'm already an outlaw for wearing heels to the office, not even speaking of wearing anything more than a 10 cm heel.

Yes, humans definitely are a strange species 😀 Many cultural norms are so manifested that people can't think outside of them. I was also surprised that there are mostly men here on hhplace, like how could it be if I don't know of any man wearing high heels? But I'm open-minded and for sure learned a bit already 🙂

Even though in Germany it's very uncommon (or even non-existent) for men to wear high heels, I believe that the reactions would have been different. Most people wouldn't know about this history and rather be interested in it.

Seems we're all currently more going mid-heels. But as shyheels said, nothing wrong with that. I also like these styles very much, at least if it's not below 7 cm. And they're way more suitable for everyday wear, for both the look and the comfort.

I remember that back in the days some cinemas were like this. Nowadays they're still going downwards from the back to the front, but with steps in every row. So the floor is always even. So that's a plus for taking 13 cm heels to the cinema.

Yes, I can also feel the difference in lower ranges like 7 - 11 cm, which I wear to the office. But since it's a normal chair and desk I'm fine with anything in this range. 13 cm would probably feel different, but I won't try these for the office 😉

Such low seats really ain't the best for heels. With normal heights like 10 cm I'm well used to it, but I didn't think that the extra 3 cm would make such a difference in the cinema. But the Hot Chicks generally aren't that comfortable and waiting in the queue didn't help either. Fortunately for me it's only a part-time problem, taller people always have it 😄

On saturday I took the chance again to wear them out. Not the most appropriate occasion, but I have to ignore that if I want to use them more often 😀 We went out for dinner and to the cinema afterwards. I can tell you that cinema in 13 cm heels isn't the best idea. First we were waiting in the line for a while, and then the comfy cinema seats aren't that comfy anymore if you combine them with Hot Chicks. The steep angle of the shoes doesn't go well with the low seats. All in all I overdone it a bit last week. I wore them twice at home and then out on saturday, with all that standing and sitting in the cinema it was a bit too much. The balls of my feet and my calves are still sore, but hey that's part of the progress. Nevertheless I'll (literally) step down a bit this week 😉

Of course you can do it! I'm also so excited to wear my Hot Chicks out again, I guess I have to make up an occasion for it if one doesn't come up by itself soon.

Thanks, that's good to hear 🙂 That's a great goal!

That's indeed a good thing! Exactly, 200 m should be enough for most occasions. If these 200 m would become more comfortable with more practice, it would be perfect. Oh thanks! I really wouldn't describe myself as multilingual as I only speak german and english, and my english isn't even the best I think, but I can get along.

Yes, this walk was really a great accomplishment for me 🙂 But you have to keep in mind that I have the Hot Chicks for about a decade now. My first time wearing them out were only a few meters from the car to a restaurant entrance. So even though I didn't wear them that often, I have some experience in them already. 200 m is a distance where you can reach many places starting from the parking lot, so I'm glad that worked kind of well and I can wear them out more. Our little "training group" also helps to stay at it and keep practicing 🙂 @Shyheels What a great story! I feel kind of sad for you that you found out you mistaken your heels. But one day you'll feel the same and then you'll really be wearing your 12 cm heels!

Half a mile, I just looked that up, that's 800 meters. I'd be way out of rhythm in my Hot Chicks after 800 m 😂 On the weekend it was more like 200 m one way and that was enough. Yes, it's way more difficult wearing them outside when you got to get somewhere, but also way more exciting. And it's a good feeling when you know that you you can handle a bit of walking without becoming too uncomfortable. So I actually can use them for a few opportunities. Of course I'll keep you updated!