Aiming High - Practicing in Heels

[Shyheels]

I’ve never worn pumps or sandals - I have to admit now that I am practicing so much in my 12cm boots, and hearing about you, @higherheels and @mlroseplant in your sandals and pumps and Hot Chicks I’ve become kind of curious to try lofty stilettos in these styles as well! I’ve even been looking at a few 12cm styles … I expect I'll find them a bit more challenging than boots, less ankle support for one thing, but I am kind of fascinated by the additional challenge ...

Edited yesterday at 03:07 AM by Shyheels

[higherheels]

I can recommend to try out these styles, that's what I love so much about heels - the variety!

I think it's best if you start with pumps as they're generally easier than sandals. In difficulty I'd say they're close to boots, the only downside is the missing ankle support. 

The biggest difference is in comfort. Pumps must have a very tight fit, which isn't necessary to the same degree in boots. But don't worry, pumps can still be comfortable once they're worn in. Many of my everyday shoes are pumps, so no big deal 🙂

[Shyheels]

Thanks! Like you, I love the astonishing variety one can find in heels - even just within the category of boots! Colours, shapes, styles and heights.

I've been looking at pumps, even thinking of being daring and picking out a pair in some pastel shade. Also trying to make up my mind - do I go for 10cm or do like what you did with your Hot Chicks and buy 12cm for the sheer elegance and worry about how the hell I walk in them later?

 

[higherheels]

The rational way would be to start with 10 cm, but we're not all that rational when it comes to heels, are we? 😀

[Shyheels]

1 minute ago, higherheels said:

The rational way would be to start with 10 cm, but we're not all that rational when it comes to heels, are we? 😀

Nope! Its like saying you want a sensible pair of stilettos 

[CrushedVamp]

On 9/24/2025 at 2:48 PM, higherheels said:

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

Kind of a funny story about high heels and cooking, though I admit compared to other people's stories on here, this is quite mild.

But in making a new kitchen for my wife, she wanted a spot that was a bit lower than the rest of the counters so that in having a marble top, she could toss flour on it and have a place where she could roll out pie crusts and cookies. I was fine with that except there was no good place to put one, and even if I did, it would be a place dedicated to just that. It did not make sense in such a small kitchen.

But what she did instead was, keep a pair of her high heeled shoes in the cabinet underneath. When she needed to roll dough, she would slip them on and really be taller that way she could press down from above more and make rolling out dough easier for her. She got a lot of grief for this, but it really worked well for her and did not tie up her kitchen by having a countertop lower in one spot for something she only did a few times a month. The high heels worked perfect for rolling out dough.

 

[mlroseplant]

14 minutes ago, CrushedVamp said:

Kind of a funny story about high heels and cooking, though I admit compared to other people's stories on here, this is quite mild.

But in making a new kitchen for my wife, she wanted a spot that was a bit lower than the rest of the counters so that in having a marble top, she could toss flour on it and have a place where she could roll out pie crusts and cookies. I was fine with that except there was no good place to put one, and even if I did, it would be a place dedicated to just that. It did not make sense in such a small kitchen.

But what she did instead was, keep a pair of her high heeled shoes in the cabinet underneath. When she needed to roll dough, she would slip them on and really be taller that way she could press down from above more and make rolling out dough easier for her. She got a lot of grief for this, but it really worked well for her and did not tie up her kitchen by having a countertop lower in one spot for something she only did a few times a month. The high heels worked perfect for rolling out dough.

 

Haha, I do the same thing! In my case, it's for kneading bread dough. Better in every way when you can get your body weight into it. Your wife's idea is not so strange, it's practical.

[higherheels]

@CrushedVamp yeah it's really funny, but cooking simply is the task I do most at home while being on my feet.

The story about your wife is actually a great idea! I'll think of that when I have to make dough or something like that.

[Shyheels]

That is indeed a good idea! I do a lot of my practicing in my 12cm heels while cooking in my galley. I’d not considered the other advantages! Thanks!

[Cali]

I had a pair I called my 'refrigerator heels', I could see and clean the top of my refrigerator with them on.

[Shyheels]

On the flip side of this, when I first tried on heels I thoughtlessly bent over to pick up a piece of paper that had slipped to the floor, forgetting momentarily that I was in 10cm heels! I nearly face-planted on the floor - an early lesson that the world is a different place in heels and you need to do things a bit differently when you’re wearing them!

[at9]

For taller people there are also concussion heels. The ones that allow you to bang your head hard on door frames🤣

I once wore some high platform boots (5" heel, 3" platform) and a top hat to a party. I'm under 6ft so only the hat hit the door frames😁

I once stayed at a lovely holiday cottage that had a low beam halfway along the main living area. I knew I had to duck every time, heels or no. My wife, who is about 5'5" and rarely has to duck, had a few hits and many near misses.

Edited 2 hours ago by at9