Jabble Posted January 4, 2012 Share Posted January 4, 2012 How HIGH a Stiletto can you easily walk in With NO Platform? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabble Posted January 4, 2012 Author Share Posted January 4, 2012 I guess I meant to ask the "HIGHEST" heel one can easily walk in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stw8 Posted January 4, 2012 Share Posted January 4, 2012 My highest heels is 4". I've tried 4.5+" with a platform, but I ended up returning those. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRabbit Posted January 4, 2012 Share Posted January 4, 2012 I own two pairs of 5inch heels (without platform) and though they're not the most comfortable heels I own, I can walk in them without issue. I prefer 4inch heels though, as I seem to be more balanced in them. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassheels Posted January 4, 2012 Share Posted January 4, 2012 4 inches easily, I can do 5", but wouldn't want to spend a long period of time walking in them. I prefer a platform, both for the look & the comfort. My fave pair are 6.5" with a 2" platform, which works for me. I've done up to 8 hours in these! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 4, 2012 Share Posted January 4, 2012 Depends on the shoe 4" is easy, with strapped shoes or boots up to 4.75" but some just don't feel right or comfortable to travel outside any distance beyond 200 yards. Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seotkrad Posted January 4, 2012 Share Posted January 4, 2012 That's true it does depend on the shoe. 4" and under all day. 5" and above only a little while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roniheels Posted January 4, 2012 Share Posted January 4, 2012 I can walk easily in 6" stiletto high heels, but I don't walk or move that quickly in them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legs777777 Posted January 4, 2012 Share Posted January 4, 2012 Hi all, I can walk quite well in 5" heels preferably boots, but prefer a 4" heel for longer wearing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XtremeHeels Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 I can walk in 7 inch stiletto's but as to the question, I would have to say 6 to 6.5 inch stiletto's are the highest that I can easily walk in. Yes, I can walk in 6.5 inch heels!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabble Posted January 5, 2012 Author Share Posted January 5, 2012 I did think about it depending on what kind of heel, anywhere from boots to open-toe sandals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Majo Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 Jabble, it actually depends on your foot size. Anyway, in my case, I can handle 5" (12cm) with relative comfort and I can walk well. For higher heels I need to get some time to get used to them. My pigalles -5.5"/13.6cm- can be pretty nasty when I use them after some months of inactivity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heel-Lover Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 I would say 6 inches. I wear 6inch heels most days, I can walk in 7+ but only for a couple of blocks and then I'm stuffed and need a rest. Mind you.. its taken me 5 years to get to 6-6.5inch heels. I couldn't even stand with straight legs in 6 inch heels 4 years ago. Cheers Heel-Lover Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hhboots Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 Well, I have a few very comfortable pairs of 5" boots with a mini-platforms (1/2"), that I can walk in for hours, but since they technically do have a small platform, I would say 4.5" is my non-platform limit. I've really come to like small platforms more than no platforms as they just seem to be more comfortable for longer walks, etc. I feel that is because since you are putting all of your weight onto the front of the foot and with the tiny amount of material between you and the ground in non-platforms, you feel the ground, every rock, bump, uneven surface, and so on. For that, I don't even buy zero platforms shoes anymore, plus my feet look too tiny in zero platforms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heel-Lover Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 I feel that is because since you are putting all of your weight onto the front of the foot and with the tiny amount of material between you and the ground in non-platforms, you feel the ground, every rock, bump, uneven surface, and so on. QUOTE] Hi hhboots, quite right about the feelings in a non-platform shoe. But I would have to ask this... who really wears high heels on such poor surfaces that it would hurt? (sure a sharp small stone on a concrete path can hurt).. and I have learnt that in very high heels I need to get all the surface feedback from under me, so that I can avoid mishaps - the very feedback which a platform disguises - do you not feel less control with a platform? The beauty of a non-platform stiletto heel is you can rock your shoe from side to side better, they also have flex in the toes, wheras a lot of platforms have limited flex and weigh less. Its the stiletto heel that I enjoy wearing and I can't feel it in a platform... Heel-Lover Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffB Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 Well, I set a personal limit at five inches since I wear my heels in public and do a goodly amount of walking on my expeditions, so comfort is important to me. Anything over five inches would be dreadfully impractical for me. I don't want to LOOK like a woman, I just want to DRESS like a woman! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hhboots Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 quite right about the feelings in a non-platform shoe. But I would have to ask this... who really wears high heels on such poor surfaces that it would hurt? (sure a sharp small stone on a concrete path can hurt).. and I have learnt that in very high heels I need to get all the surface feedback from under me, so that I can avoid mishaps - the very feedback which a platform disguises - do you not feel less control with a platform? The beauty of a non-platform stiletto heel is you can rock your shoe from side to side better, they also have flex in the toes, wheras a lot of platforms have limited flex and weigh less. Its the stiletto heel that I enjoy wearing and I can't feel it in a platform... You have a good point, but on the odd occasion I have felt a sharp stone or had to walk on rough/uneven surfaces in a non-platform, it was not too fun. It's just more 'surface feedback' than I prefer. I suppose I just have become used the feel of mini-platforms and feel most confident in them. Specifically, I like plats about 3/4" or less, otherwise if higher than that I think I do lose stability and can more easily wobble off balance. Additionally, I tend to more often choose to buy boots with heels that are a bit thicker than stilettos (1" or thicker). With the larger upper body I have, it just looks and feels right to me and I can walk more gracefully in them. Don't get me wrong, non-platforms and stiletto heels are very sexy, especially on the right body type. Based on the pictures I have seen of you, you seem to be slender, and I think those are right for you... and fortunately, there are near-infinite choices to meet all of our individual preferences, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canuck_hh Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 Definitely 5” pumps without any problems, 5.5” as long as they are strappy sandals or some sort of ankle support without any issues. Higher than that is too high for me. The longest I wore 5” pumps was about 10h Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdwardP Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 6" heeled boots I can handle quite well but that's the bloody max Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cc57057 Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 At one time I was able to wear 5" stilettos with no discomfort, but since I broke my foot 4" is the tops... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h.heelman Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 I have a really nice pair of stiletto pumps with a 6.5 inch heel and no platform that I can wear all day.....but only if I'm in practice. If I don't wear them for a long time, it takes at least a week or so of wearing them on and off to get back to wearing all day again. Mostly the calves need to get back in shape and some stretching (feet and legs) helps. I wish I could wear them all time...... Going to a 7" heel right now is impossible because my feet just don't bend that far. Wearing very high heels more often I could probably get to a 7" eventually......like years. I'll keep trying though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swenick Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 A year ago I would have said 6inches, but since I started heeling in public and met my girlfriend who can wear 7 inch stilettos all day I have been practicing. A lot Now I can wear 7 inch stilettos, but not a whole day. But I can stand in them for more then an hour. But usually I wear 5½-6 inches and can walk in them all day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ecohh Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 4" if the maximum for now... if shoes are not solid neither 4" a closed shoe is easier, a sandalette impossible... even if i have 44/45EU i have flat feet and not much experience i prefer to have at least 1/2" platform, 1-2" is the best Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
love heels Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 6 inch for me. very easy to walk and stand in. Especially open toe 6 inch stilletos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShyHeelGuy Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 I can get around in 6" heels easily enough, got some 7" heels on their way to me now though so I can try it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inquisitor Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 After purchasing a pair of Highest Heel "Hottie" in 12, later 11 (those fit much better), I'm thinking 5" is probably my limit, without a platform. I was wobbly in those. A Man's Shoe Obsession: A blog of a man who loves high heels and women's shoes. http://amaninheels.tumblr.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick24 Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 I can walk in a 6inch heel ok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeSalto Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 5.5 stilettos, including strappy sandals. 6 inches it´s ok, but not as natural. No shoe is better than a sexy pair of stilettos! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tech Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 I can walk in a 6inch heel ok How do you know that? Were not talking "Stepping around on the carpet indoors"... They would clearly have had to belong to somebody else, yet you have been out in 6" heels that were not yours? Wow... Heels for Men // Legwear Fashion // HHPlace Guidelines If something doesn't look right, please report the content ASAP! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dww Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 I will stick to my four inch max, never really tried anything higher, don't really see the point. life is not a rehearsal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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