Help a beginner

[djblini]

I walk to be able to walk and wear 5inch stilettos and not buy too many pairs on the way how do you recommend i and other members get there?

[Shyheels]

If you’ve never worn heels before you’re going to need to buy at least one other pair and probably two - a lower heights to get you familiar with the feel of wearing heels. And even then it will take time, patience and perseverance. Five inch heels - or 12cm - is a challenging height even for experienced high heel wearers with years of experience. There is no easy way

[djblini]

Should I go for chunky but higher or lower stilettos how would you suggest i "graduate"?

[Shyheels]

If you’ve never work heels I’d try chunky 3 to 3.5” to start, than then maybe four inch (10cm) stilettos. Take your time. There’s no rush 

[Cali]

But make sure whatever you buy fit WITHOUT pain.  Life is too short for shoes that hurt.

[Shyheels]

Yes. Make sure they fit well and are well made. 

[VirginHeels]

Make sure they fit, also start at the 65mm to 85mm range.

If it’s boots or a closed pair of shoes, a thin pair of non pinching socks. No one likes a pinch at the toes from material being dragged down to your toes.

Good luck.

[higherheels]

As I've understood you never wore any heels before, right?

I know it's tempting to start off with the desired heel, like a 5 inch heel for you, but you can save yourself a lot of pain and trouble by starting with a lower heel and taking your time. Trust me, I'm speaking of experience 😉

I would recommend to start with something like a 2,5 - 3 inch heel and wear these until they feel normal for you. Then slowly proceed to higher ones until these feel normal as well. The higher the heel gets, the more a small increasement will make a big difference. For example (sorry for speaking in centimeters) the difference between a 7 cm and a 8 cm heel will be barely noticable, but the difference between a 12 cm and a 13 cm heel is huge!

 

Also, as already said by the others a good fit and quality is important. Especially with less supportive forms like pumps or sandals it's very important that they have a tight fit, otherwise you'll be bothered too much with slipping around in them/out of them.

Also it would be easier to start with block heels than stilettos.

 

Good luck 🙂