Hot Heely Posted January 12, 2009 Posted January 12, 2009 This is my problem... I live in a apartment in 7 floor building. I have neighbours under me and above me and towards me. I have plastic standard carpet/floor in the whole apartment. I usually put on my heels when my wife is out(she doesnt now) so how much does the neighbours underneath me here when Im walking around. I have some small carpets that I put together so I have a few meters to walk on before hitting the floor directly. I try to walk as quiet as I can but I dont really like that. Ive come up with a pretty cheesy solution, I talk an old slipper very thin and put the whole shoe in it. I tape the back on the slipper to the heel so its fixed. Then I can walk normaly without making any noise, but its not the same thing. But I must practice in some way, anyone who got a better idea plase tell me. Sorry for the spelling here guys and girls HH HighHeelsForLife :-)
Stilettoscot Posted January 12, 2009 Posted January 12, 2009 Unfortunately, sound of heels goes through buildings well, so you are heard. Thing is, you have to remind yourself that noone will care at all....trust me. But, yes, chances are your neighbors (especially below) do hear you. Walking in ultra-highs because it's exciting...and it is!!
Hot Heely Posted January 12, 2009 Author Posted January 12, 2009 Unfortunately, sound of heels goes through buildings well, so you are heard. Thing is, you have to remind yourself that noone will care at all....trust me. But, yes, chances are your neighbors (especially below) do hear you. The thing is that I dont wanna disturb them, imagine meeting the woman who lives underneath my apartment in the elevator asking me or my wife if someone walks around in highheel shoes... HighHeelsForLife :-)
thedesigner Posted January 12, 2009 Posted January 12, 2009 Fortunately I'm on the ground floor and there's only the car park underneath, as yet, i havent set the car alarms off in the car park below...
Hot Heely Posted January 13, 2009 Author Posted January 13, 2009 Fortunately I'm on the ground floor and there's only the car park underneath, as yet, i havent set the car alarms off in the car park below... Your lucky, in my old apartment I was on the groundfloor to. HighHeelsForLife :-)
Histiletto Posted January 13, 2009 Posted January 13, 2009 Hot Heely, What are your heel tips made of? If metal, maybe changing the tips to rubber or soft plastic would muffle the sound a bit and still give you the sturdy feel you enjoy with the metal tips. If the tips are already the softer kind, getting more rugs or carpet samples to lay on the floor is another option.
Bubba136 Posted January 13, 2009 Posted January 13, 2009 The thing is that I dont wanna disturb them, imagine meeting the woman who lives underneath my apartment in the elevator asking me or my wife if someone walks around in highheel shoes... take a small piece of cloth and fold it around the heel tip and fasten it on with a rubber band. That will muffle the sound. Being mentally comfortable in your own mind is the key to wearing heels in public.
Guest Posted January 13, 2009 Posted January 13, 2009 well to a small bug (any kind) it sounds just like thunder!!!!!!!!!!!
Hot Heely Posted January 13, 2009 Author Posted January 13, 2009 Hot Heely, What are your heel tips made of? If metal, maybe changing the tips to rubber or soft plastic would muffle the sound a bit and still give you the sturdy feel you enjoy with the metal tips. If the tips are already the softer kind, getting more rugs or carpet samples to lay on the floor is another option. They are actually all plastic heels tip I belive Ive seen non metal so far. Yes Ive been thinking of carpets to. HighHeelsForLife :-)
Hot Heely Posted January 13, 2009 Author Posted January 13, 2009 take a small piece of cloth and fold it around the heel tip and fasten it on with a rubber band. That will muffle the sound. Il give it a try HighHeelsForLife :-)
Hot Heely Posted January 13, 2009 Author Posted January 13, 2009 well to a small bug (any kind) it sounds just like thunder!!!!!!!!!!! hahaa HighHeelsForLife :-)
johnieheel Posted January 13, 2009 Posted January 13, 2009 This is my problem.. I usually put on my heels when my wife is out(she doesnt now) anyone who got a better idea plase tell me. Sorry for the spelling here guys and girls HH Tell your wife so you don't have to hide. It's only shoes. real men wear heels
yozz Posted January 13, 2009 Posted January 13, 2009 How much the neighbors hear depends very much on the exact composition of the floor, and on how you walk. Some people make very much noise even barefoot. But this is a lower type of sound then when you have for instance heels on a parket floor. With parket it depends very much on what is under it (floating or directly on the concreet). With a carpet it depends on the quality of the carpet of course. With my parket I have the solution that if the heels are not too pointy, one can use these felt things that you usually put under the legs of the chairs and other things to protect the parket. They stick rather well and after that there is no problem at all. After a few weeks they may come off at the heel and you may have to put a new one. They don't work too well with stilettos though. If it is just a matter of practising, you could use heels of the height you like and a surface of about one square inch (or a bit more) and put this protector. You can also put a bigger piece under the front part. Now you can walk all you want and you make even less sound than with the shoes your wife thinks you are wearing. (or than with slippers). I hope this helps. Y. Raise your voice. Put on some heels.
Hot Heely Posted January 13, 2009 Author Posted January 13, 2009 Tell your wife so you don't have to hide. It's only shoes. wes I know, Im building up to do it ! HighHeelsForLife :-)
Hot Heely Posted January 13, 2009 Author Posted January 13, 2009 How much the neighbors hear depends very much on the exact composition of the floor, and on how you walk. Some people make very much noise even barefoot. But this is a lower type of sound then when you have for instance heels on a parket floor. With parket it depends very much on what is under it (floating or directly on the concreet). With a carpet it depends on the quality of the carpet of course. With my parket I have the solution that if the heels are not too pointy, one can use these felt things that you usually put under the legs of the chairs and other things to protect the parket. They stick rather well and after that there is no problem at all. After a few weeks they may come off at the heel and you may have to put a new one. They don't work too well with stilettos though. If it is just a matter of practising, you could use heels of the height you like and a surface of about one square inch (or a bit more) and put this protector. You can also put a bigger piece under the front part. Now you can walk all you want and you make even less sound than with the shoes your wife thinks you are wearing. (or than with slippers). I hope this helps. Y. Great info thanks HighHeelsForLife :-)
hhboots Posted January 14, 2009 Posted January 14, 2009 You can also try some thicker heels, many of which have a small rubber layer under the heel. I also own quite a few large chunky heels in the 4" range that are completely rubber heeled. I use them most often for wearing out when I don't want everyone to hear me clicking about in heels. With long jeans over them, I can go virtually unnoticed going out to places where I don't feel as confident in wearing the more obvious heels. Anyway, just an suggestion, I know they often don't look as sexy as the heels you probably would prefer to wear, but it gives you some other options to keep the heels quiet for your scenario.
Hot Heely Posted January 16, 2009 Author Posted January 16, 2009 You can also try some thicker heels, many of which have a small rubber layer under the heel. I also own quite a few large chunky heels in the 4" range that are completely rubber heeled. I use them most often for wearing out when I don't want everyone to hear me clicking about in heels. With long jeans over them, I can go virtually unnoticed going out to places where I don't feel as confident in wearing the more obvious heels. Anyway, just an suggestion, I know they often don't look as sexy as the heels you probably would prefer to wear, but it gives you some other options to keep the heels quiet for your scenario. Good idea, Thanks HH HighHeelsForLife :-)
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