HHLover Posted September 22, 2009 Posted September 22, 2009 4" are a breeze now. It's almost as if I'm wearing flats. 5" is really comfortable, but I'm able to wear my 6" ankle boots (in my avatar) outside without a problem. My feet do go vertical in them so they are really the highest that I can comfortably wear. I've worn them around the house doing work for at least 8 hours. I started to get a little tired by then, but I still managed.
corredorx300 Posted October 6, 2009 Posted October 6, 2009 My wife can wear 5 inch heels pretty comfortably. Though after a couple of hours she does begin to complain if she has been standing quite a bit. She prefers to wear 4"-4.5" heels instead. Her 5.5 and 6 Inch heels, she can barely stand up on. And walking on them, she has to hold on to a wall or me. She is practicing though. she does have a small foot, US 6.5 so her foot is really arched with the ultra high heels.
lotsofheels Posted October 6, 2009 Posted October 6, 2009 My wife has gotten quite good at walking short distances in 6 inch heels but I have never mastered that height. While I do have one pair with 6 inch heels, I only wear them for training purposes on our treadmill. Since I don't wear stilletto heels in public, all of my shoes and boots have 4 inch heels at most.
NrthEastHeel Posted October 8, 2009 Posted October 8, 2009 around 4.5"-5" without platform i can comfortably walk in, and wear all day.
dww Posted October 15, 2009 Posted October 15, 2009 I think I will stick with four inches, I can manage them. life is not a rehearsal
y07k Posted November 13, 2009 Posted November 13, 2009 I can manage 6 inch heels fine how ever i am trying to magae 7 inch heels. however i prefer 5 inch heels on a daily basis.
pussyinboots Posted December 12, 2009 Posted December 12, 2009 I take a UK Size 4.5 or 5 so I have no problems finding or buying heels. Anything from 3" to 4.5" I can wear comfortably nearly all day. I can drive and wear 5" for a few hours. Any higher - 5.5" up to 6.5" are reserved for modelling, evenings out where I don't have to walk too far - and the bedroom of course! My little feet are genuinely vertical in 6" heels...so 7" or 8" heels like Ballet's, are for modelling only. "Good Girls keep diaries....Bad Girls just don't have the time...!:icon_twisted:"
lotsofheels Posted December 13, 2009 Posted December 13, 2009 I have a suggested training method for those who would like to wear 6 inch heels, but find it very uncomfortable to do much more than take a few steps in them. My wife used this method to master walking in 6 inchers after one year and I am now using it myself. Begin by walking every day for a half hour in 4 inch heels. After one month, walk for 5 minutes in 5 inch heels and 25 minutes in 4 inchers. Each month add another 5 minutes in the 5 inchers and 5 minutes less in the 4 inchers. Beginning the 7th month, walk for 5 minutes in 6 inch heels and 25 minutes in 5 inch heels. Again each month, add another 5 minutes to the 6 inchers and subtract 5 minutes from the 5 inchers. After one year, you will be able to walk over 2 miles in your 6 inch heels. Of course, if you are already comfortable wearing 5 inch heels for extended periods, you can skip the first 6 months of this regimen. The key is to gradually train and strengthen your ankle and calf muscles to allow you to walk with your foot in a highly elevated position.
pussyinboots Posted June 3, 2010 Posted June 3, 2010 I have a suggested training method for those who would like to wear 6 inch heels, but find it very uncomfortable to do much more than take a few steps in them. My wife used this method to master walking in 6 inchers after one year and I am now using it myself. Begin by walking every day for a half hour in 4 inch heels. After one month, walk for 5 minutes in 5 inch heels and 25 minutes in 4 inchers. Each month add another 5 minutes in the 5 inchers and 5 minutes less in the 4 inchers. Beginning the 7th month, walk for 5 minutes in 6 inch heels and 25 minutes in 5 inch heels. Again each month, add another 5 minutes to the 6 inchers and subtract 5 minutes from the 5 inchers. After one year, you will be able to walk over 2 miles in your 6 inch heels. Of course, if you are already comfortable wearing 5 inch heels for extended periods, you can skip the first 6 months of this regimen. The key is to gradually train and strengthen your ankle and calf muscles to allow you to walk with your foot in a highly elevated position. 2 miles in 6" heels after a year??!! Yeah right...and pigs might fly! Have you any idea just how far 2 miles is?? You're claiming that ...let's say...you can walk around the average F1 Grand Prix circuit in 6" heels in comfort.....or 2 laps of the Indy 500! More likely it will TAKE you a year to walk that far in 6" heels! "Good Girls keep diaries....Bad Girls just don't have the time...!:icon_twisted:"
NrthEastHeel Posted June 3, 2010 Posted June 3, 2010 good bit of info, and good idea on training, thanks
Majo Posted June 3, 2010 Posted June 3, 2010 I have several 11.5cm (4.5") and 12cm (4.7") heels in which I can walk easily and others which are tough -a pair of boots, in particular-. My 13.6cm (5.2") Pigalles 120 are easy to walk though, so I suppose it depends on the shoe construction and it's quality.
Heel-Lover Posted June 5, 2010 Posted June 5, 2010 6 inch stiletto became the normal for all day wear for me several years back. I have some 7.5 inchers for special occasions, but I know I couldn't wear these out unless I knew for certain that the environment was easy, eg not too much distance walking at any one time, solid quality floors, pavements etc..Getting around in them is fine, they are comfy shoes, I can walk elgantly - and they're fun/empowering to wear but they can be killer heels because my ankles tire rapidly if the surfaces are uneven and I am doing continuous walking. Standing is fine, walking a little here and there is fine but my flexibility/ ankle strength is still not good enough to wear these as an all-day shoe. Its getting better but slowly. I own one pair of 8 inch pumps but these I only wear at home cause they're ludicrously high. (good for stretching my feet, leading each step with my hips) Cheers Heel-Lover
johnieheel Posted June 6, 2010 Posted June 6, 2010 Got a pair of 3 strap steve madden mj's with a 5" stiletto heel I can wear all day. real men wear heels
Bubba136 Posted June 6, 2010 Posted June 6, 2010 6 inch stiletto became the normal for all day wear for me several years back.Heel-Lover Heel-Lover, you've mentioned several times before, in several different threads, that you normally wear 6" heels all day. I am wondering what, if any, reaction to you get from people that you come in contact with in the course of your normal employment as well as those that just happen to cross your path? (I am just curious....no criticism intended) Being mentally comfortable in your own mind is the key to wearing heels in public.
heelsforever Posted June 7, 2010 Posted June 7, 2010 I can wear 4" heels all day long without problem. The highest heels I have are 5 inches but I can only wear them for a couple of hours.
Dawn HH Posted June 13, 2010 Posted June 13, 2010 4" is my limit. I don't go beyond that. Cheers--- Dawn HH High Heeled Boots Forever!
wood&metal Posted June 13, 2010 Posted June 13, 2010 I can do well made 5" heels just fine... I have a pair of 6" oxford lace up heels that are not very well made which I bought just to see what 6" heels felt like, but I suspect that if I had a pair of 5.5" to 6" heels in the same style that were well made, I could walk in them pretty well.. Never frown because you never know who is falling in love with your smile.
swenick Posted June 18, 2010 Posted June 18, 2010 5½inch was my highest until today (of actually I bought them yesterday), a lovely pair of patent red pumps with 16cm stiletto heels (6.3 inches). I have worn them for 2½ hours now and they still feel great! I can probably wear them longer them my 5½inch heels since they fit much better.
krazykev64 Posted June 18, 2010 Posted June 18, 2010 just to let you know that i am going to be attempting a 10 mile walk in 6'' stiletto platforms but as for single soles i'm not sure. i believe i could manage 4.5'' or 5'' ok
Heel-Lover Posted June 19, 2010 Posted June 19, 2010 Heel-Lover, you've mentioned several times before, in several different threads, that you normally wear 6" heels all day. I am wondering what, if any, reaction to you get from people that you come in contact with in the course of your normal employment as well as those that just happen to cross your path? (I am just curious....no criticism intended) Hi Bubba, I often wear heels, and when I do they're usually 6 inch, just cause thats what I'm used to now, and I prefer the height and feel. It tooke me years to work up to that height so I tend to want to keep wearing them. So not quite ALL the time, I don't think I said all the time, I just want to be honest about that. So reactions from strangers are normally mostly good, either ignored or interested/ puzzled responses. Most women are interested, most guys ignore it, or don't know how to react. Its a good conversation starter with women. If you're not just passing by most often someone will want to know why etc..Its all about my confidence - if I am nervous and shy then I'd get bad reactions, if I am right out there then reactions are good. With work, well those that see me in heels know that I'm a little crazy and they deal with it. It doesn't affect the standard of my work. Cheers Heel-Lover
groundplant Posted June 19, 2010 Posted June 19, 2010 I can wear 4" for a few hours at a time, but a mellow 3" with rounded toe is an all day pleasure.
melanief15 Posted June 19, 2010 Posted June 19, 2010 Normally i wear 2 or 3" Heels all the day without any Problems. For special occasions I use 4" Heels but only a few hours. And higher then 5" only for minutes and no walking.
oldheels Posted July 11, 2010 Posted July 11, 2010 I can wear 3" all day without noticing, 4" for several hours and 5" for a short while. I have restricted movement in my right big toe joint, which is always the limiting factor, but it easing slightly I think
WetSuitLady Posted August 8, 2010 Posted August 8, 2010 I can walk in my 7inch pumps without a problem!
NrthEastHeel Posted August 9, 2010 Posted August 9, 2010 I can walk in my 7inch pumps without a problem! WOW !, i can walk easily in anything up to 5" but anything higher it needs a platform. I guess it comes down to practice ?
Bernheels Posted August 14, 2010 Posted August 14, 2010 I can wear 5 1/2" heels with no platform all day. I have many pairs and have actually wore some out. Oh darn - had to get some new ones Bernheels
roniheels Posted August 14, 2010 Posted August 14, 2010 I can walk in my 7inch pumps without a problem! That is very impressive. I can walk in 6" high heels, but very slowly and methodically. I'm more comfortable in 5" high heels. How often do you wear 7" high heels?
4 ever heels Posted January 6, 2011 Posted January 6, 2011 My brand new black patent 6 1nch so sexy strappy stilettos with no platform, by pleaser, and yes they are very comfortable to walk in.
y07k Posted January 6, 2011 Posted January 6, 2011 I am currently shopping around for a decent 6 inch pair of heels if any one can point me the right direction that would be great.
pussyinboots Posted January 8, 2011 Posted January 8, 2011 I am currently shopping around for a decent 6 inch pair of heels if any one can point me the right direction that would be great. If this is your very first pair of 6" heels, then I would suggest that you go for one of the better known brands like 'Pleaser', 'The Highest Heel' or 'Ellie' to start with. That way you can find out if 6" heels are for you without wasting huge amounts of money if they are not. 'Pleaser': www.pleaserusa.com 'Ellie': http://www.ellieshoes.com/showcase/default.asp 'The Highest Heel': http://www.thehighestheel.com/showcase/default.asp They offer 6" heels in a variety of styles - pumps, sandals, mules, peep-toes and of course, stripper platforms. If you find that you're comfortable with them - then take a look at the 'luxury' end of the fetish heels market - like these places: 'Leatherworks': http://www.leatherworks-footwear.co.uk/ 'Estresmodes': http://translate.google.co.uk/translate?hl=en&sl=es&u=http://www.estresmodes.com/&ei=PFwoTcb9OYKyhAfcyqHHAg&sa=X&oi=translate&ct=result&resnum=1&ved=0CCUQ7gEwAA&prev=/search%3Fq%3Destresmodes.com%26hl%3Den%26biw%3D1916%26bih%3D1023%26prmd%3Divns '6 Inch Heels Forever': http://www.orientvisual.com/6inchforever/ 'Burlesque-Blue': http://www.burlesqueblue.com/ 'La-Piazza-High Heels': http://www.la-piazza-highheels.com/ There are plenty of others that will no doubt get posted, but these should do you to start off with. "Good Girls keep diaries....Bad Girls just don't have the time...!:icon_twisted:"
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