How to Walk in Platform Heels

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This is not a guide to your everyday kitten heels or the shoes you might wear on a date.

No, these are skyscraper shoes, usually reserved for strippers, kinksters, and other very naughty adventurers. They may look intimidating, but walking in them is totally possible.

overcome fear

Yes, these larger shoes can be intimidating (and you’ll fall over when you put them on). Their height can also be a bit overwhelming if you’re not used to it. However, most shoes with a 9+ heel eventually become platform shoes. You get the height but without the stress on your joints.

See the difference…

We can see the inclination of the heel and the ball of the foot. Now, let’s look at a platform.

This way, you get the sexy illusion of very high heels, but the inclination of your foot is much gentler on your body.

Try it yourself

Stripper shoes (as I call them) are not something you can buy online (unless you know your size and brand well). Find a place that sells stripper shoes, try them on in person, and then decide to buy them.

Speaking of buying. It may be tempting to find a bargain, but there are a lot of knockoffs and low-quality shoes out there that will end up causing nightmares for your feet. In this case, quality is more important than saving money.

walk

This might surprise you, but high heels are not meant for walking in. They are meant for sitting and showing off, for having a submissive worship them while you hold a drink in the back, for sex, etc.

Much respect to those who work all day on large platforms, but they are probably used to doing that.

• After that, it’s all about practice. I have a drag queen friend who walks on a treadmill in his new shoes a few days before every show so he can prepare and make sure they’re okay.
• Don’t be afraid to move slowly. You are a graceful person who doesn’t need to rush for anyone. Take each step carefully. You will look stealthy, sexy, and elegant.
• Use the world around you – meaning use handrails or hold onto your partner to support yourself.
• Good platform shoes should have rubber grip on the toe box and the front of the toe box should be slightly curved to make it easier for you to walk.
• Sit down and rest more often!

Conditioning

If you really want to master these shoes, you need to keep the rest of your body healthy. Your ankles and legs need to be strong, and your core muscles need to rival those of a yoga guru. If you’re particularly curvy, you can definitely wear them, but be aware that extra weight means extra stress on your joints — and your health is more important.

General Shoe and Foot Information

• If the heel gets higher, you will most likely need to go up a half or full size.
• Your body expands and contracts throughout the day. That’s why you need extra room.
• Thin soles equal pain. They may be cheaper, but they will be extremely painful to wear. The same goes for the rest of the shoe (less is not equal to more).
• Shoes with chunky or thick heels will provide more stability (especially for those who are new to shoe wear).
• Remeasure your feet every few years. Foot size changes, and even a half-size difference can be significant.

Are there any high heel goddesses who can give more advice? Please leave a comment below!