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With a heel, particularly a higher one, the rear of the shoe will be slightly angled forward, but since you leg is still straight, one some shoes, it sort of presses back into the the shoe a little, gripping it. Obviously you don't want too much of that, as it could really did into the back of your foot.

Ah okay, I understand the logic there. The higher the heel, the greater the slope and so the more the heel protrudes backward into the recess in the shoe. My problem occurs when I take a step forward (of course), at which point the heel of the rear foot is on the ground but that lower leg is angled forward. This results in a nearly "normal" foot position of about 90° angle between the sole of the foot and the lower leg. The heel is no longer protruding backwards as much as before and there is nothing to prevent it from just lifting out of the shoe while the foot is moving forward.

Something I just thought of while writing this: perhaps I just have an abnormally small heel i.e. it doesn't stick out beyond the back of my leg as much as with other people. I'll have to Google some foot pictures...

I mentioned this in another threads, but there are pads that go either underneath the ball of the foot, and also inside the shoe on the back inside edge (right where your leg would "grip" the back of the heel) which are supposed to help your foot fit better into the heel.

Yes, thank you. I've tried in-soles and heel grips, but to no avail.

I want to try going out like this:

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j4/cnrward/Style%20and%20Clothing%20pics/MENINHEELS.jpg

Love the style. From the original site here.

That is so awesome. I would love to dress like that daily, but I am much too shy. I wish the world would hurry up and accept men in heels

Maybe the heels aren't high enough.

Would you mind explaining how that works, I can't seem to wrap my mind around that idea. I thought the higher the heel, the greater the chance of slipping out with your rear foot.

Ankle straps or Mary Jane straps seem to be you best options for the conditions you describe. You could go to your local shoe repair shop and see if they could attach a set of adjustable straps to the heels you desire. (You may have to supply the straps.)

That is a good idea, I hadn't thought of that (any suggestions where I can get straps online?). But still, it is a pity that this can't simply be solved by shoe construction. I find ankle straps sexy with some outfits, but they can also destroy the wonderful optic of the long ankle and foot ridge. They make your eye stop exactly where you actually want it to carry on

Hi everyone, I'm new here and this is my first post. I hope you'll forgive me for just jumping right in here with a question, but I've been searching for an answer to this for some time and you all seem to be a wonderfully friendly bunch of people who offer excellent advice. I looked through the forum first for an answer, but was unable to find exactly what I need. If this has been discussed a thousand times before, please just point me to the right thread... thanks. So, my question: is it really, really difficult to find stiletto pumps that your heels do not slip out of when walking? I have tried many different styles and brands (all moderately priced though) and I have also used in-soles and heel grips, but to no avail. The only thing that seems to work for me is an ankle-strap. Ankle straps are great, but they are not always available for the shoes that I want to buy, which really limits me. Do I have strangely shaped feet (I don't think I do, to be honest)? Am I not walking correctly? Do other people have similar problems? Is there something I am forgetting when ordering/trying on shoes? What does one need to look for to find a shoe that will stay on the foot? If the only way is to get custom shoes made, can anyone recommend some manufacturers who actually answer their emails? I hope someone has some words of advice, as this is really driving me nuts. I just want to pull on a hot pair of 5" pumps and walk without breaking my neck. That's all I get really jealous when I see women on TV or on the street just casually strolling around in their heels without any difficulty at all. It's silly, I know