Taking A Training Class On "how To Wear High Heels"

[Mickey S.]

Folks,

 

originally I posted my experiences on taking a training class in high heel walking in the 'for the guys' section. As one of the members suggested I'll add another thread here in order to catch more comments. Maybe the girls in here think of all this totally different? Well, go ahead and feel free to post your opinions here... 

 

 

Thanks,

 

-Mike

[mlroseplant]

To tell you the truth, I wouldn't mind taking such a class. I like to present myself as gracefully and athletically as I can. When I first began wearing heels in public, I shot quite a bit of video of myself with a camera on a tripod. That helped me to get rid of my most objectionable walking habits, but I could really use a pair of trained eyes to help me feel truly confident.

[Mickey S.]

Yes, and this was the main driver for me, to have an expert checking on whether or not I'm walking properly in high heels. It's been awesome how the fact that I'm male was not a point at all throughout the entire class. It was just about shoes. Wish it would be always like that. Again: So cool! Thanks, -Mike

[Shafted]

Anyone who needs to take a class in wearing high heels, probably hasn't learned how to walk properly in the first place.

[Histiletto]

Besides getting critiqued by more experienced heeler(s) and learning some specific exercises for heeling, making new friends with similar interests sounds intriguingly fun. Just getting a DVD of this class may help some, but the open association with others would be far and away more rewarding. As of yet, I haven't found such a course anywhere close to my location and driving four to five hundred miles one way is not an option, at this point.  

[AZShoeNut]

I scoured the internet looking for one in my area. I found stuff on high heel workouts but nothing like what Mike did. I think I walk pretty well in heels but I would love to do it more as a social thing. There must be a number of people that would be interested as there are a ton of YouTube videos on the subject. A number of which are "professional". Best, Larry

[Mickey S.]

... hehe, yes, a social thing... indeed.

 

 

Thanks

 

 -Mike

[jamie1608]

How about doing a course in the uk?

[Rockpup]

While not quite a "how to wear high heels" class, it looks like Crunch Gym in Miami beach offers "Stiletto Strength", a half hour class to build strength for wearing heels. In the video the instructor says she has had guys in the class. I am tempted, but it looks like you have to join the gym for a month to try it, and thats at least $150 with all the signup fee's.

 

[Steve63130]

Great concept! At that price it's worth franchising! Look for one coming to your neighborhood soon! Sign me up.

 

Steve

[trickrider1]

Sounds interesting, although I figure if I can stand up on the saddle of a running horse, no heel is too high for me to walk in just fine...lol.

[CStuff]

Here's a video of a reporter taking part in a class on "how to walk in high heels": part 1, part 2. Sorry it's not in English, but could still be interesting if you understand some German. 

[mtnsofheels]

Here is a link to video on how to walk in 6" heels. That can be used for most heights from 3" up.

Jodie who operates this business also sells "design your own shoes".

Which is a major benefit you can order large sizes up to size 49 in Euro sizing. The only thing about sizing is one may have to convert to womens sizing for large sizes or just contact them regarding a special size. Lots of info on the site.

 

https://www.shoesofprey.com/style-help/315049244/how-to-walk-in-6-inch-heels

[BobHH]

Here's another link to the video from Shoes of Prey (on YouTube).  She starts with just standing up!  This is the same video that mtns of heels posted yesterday, but a different location for it.

 

[Rockpup]

Should that be "how to walk in 6" heels that have a 1" platform"? Hehe

[Shafted]

Should that be "how to walk in 6" heels that have a 1" platform"? Hehe

Playing devil's advocate are we?

[AZShoeNut]

I rather enjoyed the AMI Clubwear video that is linked in at the end of the Shoes of prey video.

 

Best,

Larry

 

AMI Clubwear Video:

http://youtu.be/lSNh2FyjleQ

[SleekHeels]

Should that be "how to walk in 6" heels that have a 1" platform"? Hehe

 

I totally agree that without a platform, walking in 6" heels is much more challenging (or even impossible).

But I would also add that walking in 6" heels with say a 2" platform is trickier than 4" heels with no platform, because the underneath of the platform tends to curve up at the front, therefore ( a ) in a standing position less of the sole is in contact with the ground so there's more weight on the ball of the foot, and ( b ) when walking they tend to roll you onto your toes and propel you forward.

 

To a newbie I'd recommend to learn to walk in 4" single-sole heels before trying 5" heels with a 1" platform, 6" heels with a 2" platform, etc. This way the ankle "learns" what a 4" rise feels like before tackling the platform aspect.

[Histiletto]

On flat and level surfaces, I find walking on 6" stilettos with 2" platforms to be veritably the same as 4" heels and no platforms, except for the height differential and the sensitivity feel of the actual surface. Now uneven and unleveled surfaces are the game changers, for platforms tend to follow the slope of the total surface they encounter. Normal walking is the forward and aft motion of the foot and ankle. With platforms, the side to side motion is more of a factor and if the ankle isn't strong nor familiar enough to negotiate this action, falls and injury have and may happen. The taller the platform, the more severe the side action.

[mlroseplant]

I rather enjoyed the AMI Clubwear video that is linked in at the end of the Shoes of prey video.

 

Best,

Larry

 

AMI Clubwear Video:

http://youtu.be/lSNh2FyjleQ

That was a pretty good video, as far as being entertaining and showing a lot of cool shoes. However, I object highly to these instructional videos which advise you to take short, mincing steps and walk in a straight line, or even worse, do the runway model crossover walk. I'm sorry, nobody actually walks this way in real life. I mean, where would you ever walk like that? In the grocery store? At the office? In the mall parking lot? With your spouse and kids at the amusement park? Where? I agree that your feet should be fairly close together for maximum grace, but walking in a straight line or crossover pattern is inefficient, and very silly artificial looking. I feel the same way about instructions to take very small steps.  This makes it look like you don't know how to walk in heels. Also, some of us need to get from Point A to Point B while we're still young.

 

My personal goal is to be able to walk in very high heels as if they were no impediment at all to my locomotion, and that's also the way I like to see women walk in heels, as if it's absolutely effortless.  I know this goal is logistically impractical--let's face it--4 or 5 inch heels are going to slow you down. So I guess my real goal is to keep up with or surpass the normal flow of traffic. That's not that hard to do in the good ol' USA. People walk pretty darn slowly in most situations.

 

If you're going to emulate a walk, you could do a lot worse than this:

 

 

To me, this is just about the ultimate walk. The run at the end is impressive, but is of less interest to me than the walk. She might go through some heel tips pretty quickly, but I bet she doesn't slow her Significant Other down any.

 

If you prefer something a little lighter and bouncier, I offer this:

 

 

Especially considering that she's an extremely petite lady, and wears a size 4 1/2 (US women's), she motivates right along.

 

I realize that it's not always necessary or desirable to walk so quickly, but it's just something I find quite attractive, much more so than any runway walk.

[AZShoeNut]

That was a pretty good video, as far as being entertaining and showing a lot of cool shoes. However, I object highly to these instructional videos which advise you to take short, mincing steps and walk in a straight line, or even worse, do the runway model crossover walk. I'm sorry, nobody actually walks this way in real life. I mean, where would you ever walk like that? In the grocery store? At the office? In the mall parking lot? With your spouse and kids at the amusement park? Where? I agree that your feet should be fairly close together for maximum grace, but walking in a straight line or crossover pattern is inefficient, and very silly artificial looking. I feel the same way about instructions to take very small steps. This makes it look like you don't know how to walk in heels. Also, some of us need to get from Point A to Point B while we're still young.

My personal goal is to be able to walk in very high heels as if they were no impediment at all to my locomotion, and that's also the way I like to see women walk in heels, as if it's absolutely effortless. I know this goal is logistically impractical--let's face it--4 or 5 inch heels are going to slow you down. So I guess my real goal is to keep up with or surpass the normal flow of traffic. That's not that hard to do in the good ol' USA. People walk pretty darn slowly in most situations.

If you're going to emulate a walk, you could do a lot worse than this:

To me, this is just about the ultimate walk. The run at the end is impressive, but is of less interest to me than the walk. She might go through some heel tips pretty quickly, but I bet she doesn't slow her Significant Other down any.

If you prefer something a little lighter and bouncier, I offer this:

Especially considering that she's an extremely petite lady, and wears a size 4 1/2 (US women's), she motivates right along.

I realize that it's not always necessary or desirable to walk so quickly, but it's just something I find quite attractive, much more so than any runway walk.

I hear you and agree. I like the entertainment value of the video and also dislike the strut. I too attempt to keep my walk as "normal" and smooth as possible.