Aiming High - Practicing in Heels

[Shyheels]

Very true! I’ve been trying to think of where I can go to get some real world practice in my challenge heels. The nearest place is a park about a mile and a half away from where I’m moored - a distance and time commitment that is a serious disincentive. I can practice here in the boat - about 15 paces each way, back and forth - until I get enough fluency not to look stupid elsewhere

[higherheels]

@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 🙂

[Shyheels]

Yes! I love boot season - which I somehow manage to extend to all year round! Another night of clear skies snd low temperatures coming up, another early morning in heavy suede OTK boots! Perfect.

congratulations on the successful outing in the 12cm Louboutins! That’s great!
 

 I can imagine that after practicing in the Hot Chicks you would definitely find the Pigalle’s a bit easier. I know I’ve really noticed the difference practicing in my 12cm heels makes when I put on my 10cm boots. Even just wearing them on the boat is making a definite difference 

[mlroseplant]

Meanwhile, our temperatures here in Iowa are on the warm side. It sure looks like I'll be able to ride my motorbike to work for at least a couple more weeks. I never count on being able to ride past September consistently. What that also means is that sandal season is not yet over, either.

@higherheels, 800 meters in 12 cm heels is pretty amazing. My question is, did this event involve much standing, or were you able to be seated most of the time? If you had to do much standing at all, I'm really impressed.

@Shyheels, I can see where you'd have to be really motivated to get out and practice. And you know, it's funny that we're even talking about it in this way. There must be very few people in this world who would actually carry a special pair of shoes to a place just to practice wearing them. Maybe beauty pageant contestants? Dancers?

[Shyheels]

It was warmer this morning so I was back into my 12cm heels, doing a few lengths of the boat - a good 15 to 18; steps each way given the shortened steps one takes in such high heels - in between periods of writing. Practicing in heels has the added benefit of getting me up and moving every twenty minutes or so, something I really need to be doing as it is so easy to become absorbed in your work and find you’ve sat hunched up for hours on end. Our high heel challenge lifts me out of that unhealthy rut.

@higherheels I am also deeply impressed by your 800m walk in 12cm stilettos, all the more so after my practice session this morning!

@mlroseplant It is curious, but nice, that we take things seriously enough to want to walk well in our heels. And sometimes that does mean treating it as a sport that you go somewhere to practice 

Edited 9 hours ago by Shyheels

[higherheels]

@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]

@higherheels  I’m impressed! Standing for half an hour in 12cm stilettos is pretty darn good. to say nothing if walking to and from. One if the things I do for practicing on my boat in my 12cm heels is standing to eat my lunch and I can definitely feel it!  I’ll get fit calves out of this if nothing else!

I take your point about good design making a big difference. My Jean Gaborit boots are so incredibly comfortable and easy to walk in.

@mlroseplant Have you any rides planned?

[higherheels]

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