Dr. Shoe Posted November 18, 2007 Posted November 18, 2007 It actually depends on the shoes and the manufacturer. I have 6" heels I could wear all day and 3" ones I can only last 20 minutes in... Graduate footwear designer able to advise and assist on modification and shoe making projects.
Majo Posted November 18, 2007 Posted November 18, 2007 I totally agree, Dr. Shoe. Brand and construction. This particular ones have a square and blocky heel. I have another pair of the same manufacturer, same hight -11.5cm (4.5")- but with a very different heel, and they don't produce this effect. I've found a couple of fotos today in my HDD. The black ones are the ones I struggle with. http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2165/2043561086_d76f9c5f24_m.jpg http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2396/2042751197_44e74d570b_m.jpg
gary0618 Posted November 19, 2007 Posted November 19, 2007 The black ones are the ones I struggle with. WoW! Great Boots. Where did you get them? FLAT SHOES, LIKE FLAT DRINKS, ARE FOR FLAT PEOPLE
Majo Posted November 20, 2007 Posted November 20, 2007 Gary, I bought them in a store here, in BA, called Saverio di Ricci . They have very nice shoes and boots. I have 13 different pairs from them. Some of their models are a bit narrow though. I'll take a shot of them in full size, as you can't see the whole shaft on the ones I have, and post it.
dressboots Posted November 21, 2007 Posted November 21, 2007 None of the listed heights. Am totally out of "practice." Tried wearing 2.5" heels around the house a few weeks ago and they "murdered" my feet. Years ago I could wear the same boots out for an entire evening with no issue. classic style high heel boots
Fog Posted December 7, 2007 Posted December 7, 2007 I'm sorry to say I couldn't tick any of the boxes since my ankle problem has got worse. It's only the left ankle - the right one could walk a mile in 4" no problem! I suppose that only counts as 2".
Majo Posted December 10, 2007 Posted December 10, 2007 Fog. I'm sorry for you. I'm having problems with my right knee and it hurts even with keds. I believe I should go to the doctor. No heeling for the time being.
mrhiheelz Posted December 10, 2007 Posted December 10, 2007 It actually depends on the shoes and the manufacturer. I have 6" heels I could wear all day and 3" ones I can only last 20 minutes in... I must agree with Dr Shoe. Some shoes I can wear for hours and some just for minutes. I never figured that out.
Dr. Shoe Posted December 16, 2007 Posted December 16, 2007 It's the quality and the fit... Graduate footwear designer able to advise and assist on modification and shoe making projects.
Heelfan Posted December 16, 2007 Posted December 16, 2007 Like Tara, I've done a mile+ in 5.5" heels (the full length of Oxford Street and back in London) but that was over 10 years ago and nowadays (at 63) I find that 5" is my limit for long walks. Cheers, Heelfan Onwards and upwards!
booty lover Posted December 29, 2007 Posted December 29, 2007 i've just walked a mile mile wearing some 4" block high heel boots. found it quiet hard and tiring, i admire anyone that spends a whole night and or day in heels as i don't think i could do it!. guess i could put it down to lack of practice walking on concrete, as I spend most of my time walking on carpet. was good fun tho stilettos are the way forward, just love them
CassieJ Posted December 30, 2007 Posted December 30, 2007 It really does depend on the shoes. I have some 5 and 5.5" heels I actually wear on our 2 mile nightly walks and I have no issues at all. I have some that are 4" that are hard to walk in after 20 minutes. CJ Cassie - http://www.fetishforhighheels.com
jhs Posted December 31, 2007 Posted December 31, 2007 I heel in my house only. (still in the closet) I can stay for some hours on a 12 cm stiletto (Measured at the back of the heel) In case of a "walk a mile"-event I would wear maximum 4 inch stiletto. Greetings Hans.
thedesigner Posted January 2, 2008 Posted January 2, 2008 did xmas shopping in oxford street with soulmate, both of us in 5" heels; no probs. Do dog walk of 5 miles every day in 4" heel boots..... easy as. Was away over xmas with aged family and had to wear flats, couldnt wait to get back to my normal height....
WhyNotMenToo Posted January 8, 2008 Posted January 8, 2008 "To be honest, I have walked around the house all day in 5" heels but out and about 4-4 1/2 no prob. all day and some. I wear 4" heels most of the time, except at work" That sounds like me, all day with 4 to 41/2 To be honest, I have walked around the house all day in 5" heels but out and about 4-4 1/2 no prob. all day and some. I wear 4" heels most of the time, except at work. I also feel it's time to end gender based clothing that men should have the same fashion rights as the woman have enjoyed for 60 years. Equality in Fashion!
yozz Posted January 9, 2008 Posted January 9, 2008 I have been going around the whole day in 3.5". At home I have been wearing 5" the whole day, but that is different. I guess I can handle 4" for shopping around for an hour. Y. Raise your voice. Put on some heels.
thedesigner Posted January 25, 2008 Posted January 25, 2008 if i know i'm going to walk a lot, i choose the heels i can walk a long distance in (but always 4" minimum); the question is who takes heels off first in the restaurant after, soulmate or me....
thedesigner Posted March 6, 2008 Posted March 6, 2008 sidewalk or carpet, don't notice a diffrence - unless its cobbled !! Then i'd wear boots to save my ankles !!
johnieheel Posted March 7, 2008 Posted March 7, 2008 When the wife and I go out all day shopping, we take 2 or 3 pair of heels each. It's comforting to change every couple hours or so and fun also because we don't have to stay in the same heels all day. I never take anything with less than a 3 3/4 " heel. Usually 4" all day. Wife starts out with 4" and ends up with 3 most of the time. real men wear heels
roniheels Posted March 11, 2008 Posted March 11, 2008 If I had to walk a mile non-stop (like the "Walk a mile in her shoe" events), I would probably say that I could do that comfortably in a 4 inch heel. But, I have spent a day out-and-about in 5 inch heels and I don't know what the total mileage was. This Friday, I have a day off of work. I just bought a pair of 5 inch heels. I will get an odometer and let everyone know how I do.
thedesigner Posted March 24, 2008 Posted March 24, 2008 a mile in 5" no probs at steady pace, but if speed is of the essence, 4". 5 miles daily in 4" wedges dogwalking on road fields and mud.....
silkyheels Posted March 25, 2008 Posted March 25, 2008 I put 5" but, on reflection, that may have been a little optimistic! I could probably totter around the mile on them but I don't think I'd be able to walk for a week! I'd give it a go, though! Those 'walk a mile in her shoes' events look brilliant - not only do they support a good cause but they must be the best excuse ever to get out in public in heels in front of lots of people.
thedesigner Posted March 27, 2008 Posted March 27, 2008 tell u what if there was one over here, we'd walk it !!! lol practise makes perfect... do those in 5 or 6" heels have a headstart ? And do those of us blessed with small feet (which means a wkd choice !!), ( cos the angle is greater)... wonder what the greatest distance anyones walked in heels (m or f), like a marathon for example...
candyhheels Posted February 18, 2009 Posted February 18, 2009 For 1 mile, I guess I would choose my favorite 6" heels. They are kid leather pumps and very comfortable. I have worn these out shopping all day.
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