when you got your first pair of heels how long did it take you to get the hang of it

[Shining Star]

when you got your first pair of heels how long did it take before you were able to walk with out stumbling. i still learning to walk in mine ( wobble wobble wobble).

[Midnight_Minx]

Just tried some small heels last weekend, and was a bit wobbly. Afterwards, found a website that pretty much described to me how to walk in them... that's going to take a bit of getting used to, as it's almost opposite of how I was thinking. Landing on the ball of your feet, then the heel...

Looking forward to wearing the nice stilletto heels on the 26th though -- :) And hoping to get photos too.

[Fallen Angel]

when you got your first pair of heels how long did it take before you were able to walk with out stumbling. i still learning to walk in mine ( wobble wobble wobble).
star i was lucky. back in the day disco was queen everybody wore plattform shoes so walking in mine im use to them heres a picture if my faverite ones there 7" heel plattform with a lucite heel but there called heel-les and believe it or not there the most comfertable ones so i wear them alot xx :D

[donnie123abc1]

Never worn heels before. I'm six foot one. why would I want to be any taller? Spiked heels sounds like you'd have to be a daredevil to balance on them!!! If I was shorter I might consider them. But for now I'll keep my feet planted firmly on the ground and stick to my flats.


Dawn Marrie (Thats Who I Be !)

[Sandra H]

Hi Star.

Another great question the only thing with you asking these questions is it makes me feel old because it makes me think back about the first times I wore heels and then when I remember it turns out to be over 20 years then I feel old LOL.

I have never worn really high heels you know those say 5 to 7 INS. But what I would say the more normal size for a GG these are 2 1/2 to 3 INS. I remember it took some time to get used to walking in them but my wife gave me a few lessons and I soon mastered it.

It must be like learning to ride a bike one learned you never forget, now days I wear them every now and again, but within a few steps it’s as if I have never been out of them and I can even drive in them. So keep up the practice, like learning to ride a bike all of a sudden you will get the hang of it.

I have attached a photo of the type of heels I like to wear.

[christine marie]

never really had a problem, my first pair were platforms, abourt 3 or 4".hopped in em like an indy race car driver,VAROOOOOOOOOM! :>) CHRISTINE MARIE

[LindaTS]

I think my first few pairs of heels were 3" and I don't recall ever having a problem walking in them. It just seemed natural to me. Now 5" heels are a different story. They definitely took a while to get used to.

[DonnaT]

Hi Jessica,

You're trying to start out in those 5" heels aren't you :eek: :D

It's not that hard really, you just need to take shorter steps with your feet close to a center line in front of you toes pointed straight ahead. Swivel the hips a touch and don't look down.

If your ankles aren't strong enough to prevent the wobble, then wider heels on your heels will help. :)

Practice, practice.

[wendy]

I bought my first heels not too long ago, and I was able to walk in them ok, with a slight wobble.

Just small easy steps, when walking up/down stairs be a little extra careful. Otherwise, just take it easy and don't walk anywhere in a rush.

[Tristen Cox]

Next time you should start off with less than five inch heels. You don't learn it over night. I started in jelly's (flats/plastic). You go up from there, everyone will be diferent.

[Dominique Melt]

I bought my first heels over ten years ago. One pair had 3" heel and the other about 4.5" and they took only a little time to get used to. I actually have no problem if they fit right.
An ex-GF once said learning how to walk in heels one had to watch duck [or any avian] walk, a gait called, in Spanish] pato y gallo -- duck and rooster and imitate the heel/toe on a straight line. Surely, like anything else, it takes practice.
I once lost my balance and twisted the bejeebus out of my left ankle and it was swollen for over three months. A year ago, in the gym I was doing some side-step stair idiocies and twisted the same ankle. That time, it turned a lovely purplish green [great lipstick color thought I] and was swollen for about a month. I can still see a bit of an enlarged ankle.

Today, I own only one pair of heels about 3.5" and two pair of calf-high boots with 4" or so.

I'd love another pair of OTFM stilletos with ankle straps -- had a pair and the cleaning lady stole them!

[Serena]

To be honest, it didn't take that long for me. I've always been balanced on stuff. Of course, it took a couple tries to get perfect, but now I'm alot better.

[rachel_jean]

When I first started CD'ing, many moons ago, I'd usually borrow my sister's 3" pumps, it took me a bit to get used to them but I wasn't toooo bad.

I started buying my own shoes and boots a few years ago and they've all had 4-5" heels. I've actually had very few problems wearing them.

I think, in general, I have a good 'sense' of balance, which may help.

Also, I'm normally NOT a dancer, w/o several drinks at least, but, I seem to catch myself 'dancing' around quite a bit when wearing my 5" pumps.

BTW, have fun breaking in the new boots, but, don't hurt yourself in the process.

Rachel Jean

[MarieTS]

I was so excited to finally be wearing them! :) I think I had pretty good control after 10-15 minutes. I wear heels primarily in the 2 1/2 inch range. High enough, but not too high.

[Julia Legs]

My first pair were 3 in heels that was over 20 years ago.I have been dressing since i was 7 so i have had a lot of practice.Now my collection is mainly 5 inch heels or higher.I have a couple of 3 1/2 in heels that i use for when i am working around the house.Primarly it's 5,5 1/2 or 6 inch heels for me.The higher the heel,the sexier i feel.Stillettos,I Love Them. :D

[jenny_cheerleader]

about a day

[Shining Star]

hi girls thank for the inputs i will try to take your advice lets see how i go the main thin i hvae to do is practice practice practice

[sarahhotchick]

Never worn heels before. I'm six foot one. why would I want to be any taller? Spiked heels sounds like you'd have to be a daredevil to balance on them!!! If I was shorter I might consider them. But for now I'll keep my feet planted firmly on the ground and stick to my flats.


Dawn Marrie (Thats Who I Be !)

hi Dawn Marrie,

well i m that high with out heels!!!!!!!!!!!
started with 3inch heels and was no trouble, then on to 4 inch heel no trouble........
now on 4 and a half inch heel thigh boots and it is taking a little getting used too........... but one will just have to practice :D

next pair is 5inch heel pump so that would make me 6foot 6 :eek:

But I just love heels :D
there are tall girls out there so me not worried..................

must go now and practice practice......................

love
Sarah

[Donna Louise]

Hi Ladies

I am a child of the 50's. I was 16 in '69. I wore boots with small platforms and 3.5 inch heels all the time.

I seemed to pick up 3 & 4 in heels easily. I never really thought about it, it just happened. I guess my body rememeber how to walk.

I have tried 5 inch heels and can't do a thing in them but stand. I picked up a pair tried about 5 times walking in them and finally they went back to ebay.

I do have problems with slip-ons (like mules). When I have on hose they want to slip forward as I walk. I am constantly wanting to curl my toes to keep them on which only makes it worse. Without hose they work perfect. I love the way they look but I guess as Star says - practice, practice, practice.

I just picked up a pair of 4s but I think they are more like 4.5 stilleto (never could spell). There are so cute. Black with a small lock dangling from the right one and 2 small keys from the left one. I'm not uses to the little clicks when I walk but that is a small thing.

Hugs
Donna Louise

[Gertrude]

Hi Jessica,

I'm still waiting to try out my first pair of heels. :-( My problem is - I cannot find a pair that will fit my very wide feet. The search continues...

Hugs & stuff.

Gertie

[Steffie]

My first pair where 5 inchs and it didn't take me long to balance in them and within a few hours i had got to the point of being able to walk gracefully in them.

Now after going out in 6inch heels I have almost perfected the art of walking outside on different surfaces while still appearing graceful. I still have the odd stumble as any gg does but I think you got the message..... practice, practice and more practice.

It is sooooooo worth it in the end as in my mind there is nothing more femme than being able to gracefully move along in heels and the feeling is something I cannot put into words.

Good luck xxx

Steffie :)

[Wendy me]

stumbeling wallableing and trypping...........yes i do it all the time in flatts or "him" shoes at least a 4 inch heel all the time ..........like donna said 3.5 heels were common in the 60's .........my frist pair of heels .......were 4 inch heels ........just like i was ment to wear them ........star soon you will be like running up and down stairs and things with out even thinking ........the chalange ????????dance backwards in 4 inch or higher heels ..........

[Krissi]

When I was younger (11-13) I could wear just about all of my Mom's heels, she had a nice selection of up to 2" heels. I can wear and walk in heels that size just like a pair of sneakers. Currently I have a pair of 5" ankle strapped spiked heels and I struggle to get the hang of those. But boy do they look and feel sexy to have on.

[stevie h]

hi all

i put them on and walked.#


stevie


xx

[Teddie]

My first pair,many years ago, was a pair with 3-1/2 inch heels, and ankle straps. I amazed my wife, I just put them on, and walked like I had worn them all my life. Wish I still had that pair, I loved them.

[donna anne]

Suprisingly not as long as I thought. For most of my life I would catch myself walking around on my tip toes, maybe because my mother would always give me a hard time for clomping around the house when walking normally while barefoot. Little did i know that this would help me in the future when I bought my first set of heels. It didnt take as long as I thought to get use to them. I'm sure I dont walk like a runway model in heels but I havnt fallen or twisted an ankle yet and I love wearing heels. The sound over the hardwood floor always gets me going.

[ToniB]

My first (and only) pair were 3 1/2" heels too Teddie. They were strappy sandals too and I had little difficulty walking in them, with steps smaller than my usual ones. I just had to take care and hold onto the rail going down stairs. I've since tried on 5" stilettoes (thigh boots) and it was easier to walk in them than I thought, for a short while anyway!

ToniB

[obsessedwithpantyhose]

my first pair of heels wer 4 inch and i took to them right away :D i have a great sence of balance, comes from growing up in michigan and walking in the snow and ice :D

[MsMichelle]

I started with a 2 1/2' heel and wore those out before I went to a 3" heel again I wore them out and went to a 4". I can wear a 6" stiletto for a few hours only out clubbing. If I know I am going to be out for the entireday and will likely do alot of walking I will wear a 3" heel. For the most part though about 80% of my heels are all 4" and I have 22 pairs of heels.
These are a favorite pair of 4 1/2" heels

[kristi cd]

It didn't take me too long either for some reason. Just walking is pretty easy, getting the body motion and all the other little details is what's tough for me. :rolleyes:

[ms jaclyn]

it took me all of 4 days to get used to them,and mercy was i struggling :(

[timme]

Well girl,
I'll I can say is if you never worn heels before start out with a 2" heel first once you get used to walking normal in them then try on a 3" heel she how you fare in them?Then try a 4" heel.Do not go with a heel size taller untill you are comfortable in that size? Then go to the next size untill you have reached the height you want to wear.Personally I'm a age old TV been dressing since 1962,& my mum made sure I started out wearing heels right away.I can wear up to a 6" heel without a problem one.I'll tell you this much you will never get use to much more than a 4" heel if your going to stand a lot or be walking a lot in them then go to a 3-4 inch heel.Even in a 4" heel my feet start to hurt after being on them over an hour.What I've learned to do is what ever my activity might be I put on a high heel lenght for what I'm going to be doing standing a lot or walking use a lower heel unless you want your feet to hurt for days? Like one of the girl's said when she's working around the house she wears a shorter heel of 31/2" since she's going to be on her feet moving a lot.I find even a 3" heel vary tireing on my feet,but hey I'm in my 50's so what can I say hah!
Good luck girl don't break your ankle oK?
KISSES
TIMME

[Anna]

oh my god i dream of a pair of lovely heels but hight is a bitch.i would relish the chance to flounce around i a pair of strappy patent leather numbers a'la Joan Collins.sigh :(

[Sweet Susan]

I still haven't gotten the hang of it, and it's been years. What the hell.

[Sherlyn]

i do ok ..but still i find them very ..hmmmm whats the word ,,uncomfortable my feet get sore real fast ...and its not coz i try to wear smaller sizes ..lol i have 3 and 4 inch heels

[NoraT]

Remember that most GGs started walking in heels when they were 10 or 12. Most of us have to catch up. The good news is that any quality pair of shoes will be well-designed and balanced so that you can walk in them very comfortably after only a day or two of practice.

Whenever I buy a new pair of shoes, regardless of the heel height, I like to wear them continuously for about two days to get used to them.

Here's a good web site with some practical suggestions: http://shoes.about.com/od/fashionfootwear/ht/walk_high_heels.htm.
I've been able to work up to 5" heels very comfortably, but the keys are always to buy a good quality shoe and to practice before you make your debut.

Hugs,
Nora

[NoraT]

My very first pair of heels that were "all mine" were red slingbacks with open toes and 3" heels. It did not take more than a day to get used to them, but I wore them all day before I went out that evening. I am sure that, despite my practice, I looked a little clunky, but I felt great. The first time I slipped into them and tugged the strap over my heel, I knew that this was what was always meant for me. The joy that I felt as I took my first steps in them is beyond belief. I actually cried.

Love,
Nora