Getting used to wearing stiletto heels

[SIZE="3"]I have to agree with the "you get what you pay for" remark. While living in California I used to buy women's shoes from a TG friendly shoe store in San Jose. I remarked one day to a saleswoman about the pain I experienced on the ball of my feet. She brought over a pair of 5 inch thigh high boots, all leather, $160. The most I had ever spent at that point was probably $30 a pair.

She told me to put on a pair of lightweight socks and pour a little warm water into the boot and put them on until the feet felt dry. The leather stretched just right although they were somewhat tight the first couple of hours. I wore them for about 6 hours both sitting and walking.

I was so relieved to take them off that night. The next day I put them on with only pantyhose and found that they fit beautifully. My calves and every other muscle were screaming but my feet felt fine. I later fitted the boots with gel innersoles and wore them dancing for 4 hours regularly.

That was 20 years ago and I still have the same boots, although rarely worn. I am now used to high heels and can get away with cheaper shoes but the more expensive, better fitting ones allow me to last longer. Most of the cute high heels I have bought online have been Chinese made uncomfortable designs. I now wear Cuban Heels by Amigo I believe, that are like wearing slippers, regardless of the heel height. They are awesome. I bought them online and wear them daily. 4 and 5 inch heels seem to feel about the same. All I can say is to practice, practice and practice more.

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yes.. i really like wearing heels too.. i can walk around fine with 3 1/4" and 4" I probably can for afew hours havent tried higher.

Something easy to do: GYM.

Stand erected on your two feet and then rise on your toes.
Go up, go down.
On your toes again
Repeat it
The first time you will probably do 20 before having pain. Then in a week you will do 100.
You can then do it in the morning and before going to sleep. Doing it 100 times take you arround 2 minutes.
By adding some muscle to your legs you will stand high heels much easily.

Carla Mel

PS Stiletto have a double dificulty not only you have to rise on your toes, but you have little help to keep equilibrium. If you want to train try first platform till you are confortable with the "form" of the feet and then train the stilettos.

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Originally Posted by Veronica Fallon

I'm sorry I couldn't offer a solution- I'm still looking for myself!! :idontknow:

Hugz & Footrubz,

Veronica

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I have found that three extra strength Tylenol works wonders! However there is the old addage that pain is a signal of a problem, and I have paid for it the next day.

There is a solution... there are comfortable high heels. I can't speak to a rule for finding them, but when you do, they quickly become your faves.

Quite right... I need to do this. Also, it is an EXCELLENT way to reduce your calves, if you have "bowling pin calves" like I tend to... Here is a post from

http://www.freetrainers.com/FT/jsp/M..._ix=0&t_ix=925

The post said...

I have naturally muscular calves(legs for that matter), only they aren't toned and cut like body builders'. I WANT slender calves, mine aren't exactly HUGE (my legs are thankfully proportional) but I'd like for them to be more slim & lean.

The response from the moderator was...

One thing can help you to tone (and "dry") the muscle so they can look smaller (you'll keep the same strength thou).
Calf raises but only with your body weight, 4 sets of 20-30, 30sec between each set and 3 times weekly.
Important is to go aaaall the way up and aaaall the way down to really stretch the muscles.

This will work BUT be prepared of VERY sore calf muscles the first week. Continue this routine for 4-6 weeks or until you see the wanted results.


I am going for it!

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Originally Posted by Carla Mel

Something easy to do: GYM.

Stand erected on your two feet and then rise on your toes.
Go up, go down.
On your toes again
Repeat it
The first time you will probably do 20 before having pain. Then in a week you will do 100.
You can then do it in the morning and before going to sleep. Doing it 100 times take you arround 2 minutes.
By adding some muscle to your legs you will stand high heels much easily.

Carla Mel

PS Stiletto have a double dificulty not only you have to rise on your toes, but you have little help to keep equilibrium. If you want to train try first platform till you are confortable with the "form" of the feet and then train the stilettos.

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I do agree on the quality issue but remember quality and price don't always go together. I order a lot from www.pierresilber.com and they have wonderful stuff. Try to determine if it is the heel or the shoe. If it is definately the heel, try platforms, you foot will only feel about a 2-3 heel even tho' you are now 6-7 inches taller. Also, try to buy leather not man made plastics or fake leather.

For me it was more of a 'plan' in my early days, to get used to them and wear them more often than not. 20+ yrs later, I'm still enjoying 4-5" heels for hours. A couple months ago, I spent nearly 12 hours in the same pair! But I only took them off to go to bed! The only time I have trouble with shoes is new ones, breaking them in.

Stand erected on your two feet and then rise on your toes.
Go up, go down.
On your toes again
Repeat it
The first time you will probably do 20 before having pain. Then in a week you will do 100.
You can then do it in the morning and before going to sleep. Doing it 100 times take you arround 2 minutes.
By adding some muscle to your legs you will stand high heels much easily.

Thanks for the advice, Carla. It definitely seems like a good plan.
One GG I recently spoke to told me that the women who get along best with high heels have a very natural arch to begin with.

I have quite a lot of shoes from PayLess and have never had any problems with them. I walk for hours on my shopping excursions in various malls and have had very little discomfort. I mostly wear open toed sandals with 3 to 3and1/2 heels and they fit properly so I think I am one of the lucky ones. I like open toe because I paint my toe nails always and just love to show them off. What a nut I am, my wife says!

I may be wrong......Usually am:)

I live FT as a woman and I love high heeled shoes. I actually do not wear flats. I think part of the comfort issue is that most high heels made for tgirls are poor quality. I think the other part might be that its easier to get comfortable in high heels if you are not wearing them on sort of a "part-time" basis. I would not recommend the pumps I wear to friends who only get to dress once per week.

Sandra said-I like open toe because I paint my toe nails always and just love to show them off. What a nut I am, my wife says!

If that's the case, Sandra, I am every bit of a nut as you are. I love wearing peep-toe high heels just to show off my painted toenails.

i always feel more girly when my painted toes are showing...and also prettier and more groomed..and wish i could show them off to others...but enjoy them in private for a couple of weeks after a pedi and paint then back to the more socially acceptable clear coat, which is my main polish.

I have several pairs of pumps with 3 1/2" heels and can wear them as long as I want to. No discomfort at all.:love:

hi all thought this link might help
http://www.legworkdvd.com/the_secret.html

just a quote from the link
Increase
•Sexiness, Grace and Confidence in Heels
•Leg Tone and Strength
•Heel Wearing Endurance and Stamina
•Core Strength and Control

Decrease
•Pain in Feet, Ankles, Legs and Lower Back
•Risk of Injury to Ankles, Bones and Back
•Daily Heel Wearing Discomfort

Learn
•Proper Heel Walking and Control
•Perfect Posture, Pose and Poise
•Every Day Exercises and Relief Techniques

i love my stilettos. lookin sexy i am.. have the correct
size helps..

When you wear a women's size 13... sometimes 14
You buy what you can find.:(
Nine West :thumbsup:are lovely indeed..... but Liiliputian.

Be careful, I recently twisted my ankle wearing a 6" stilletto shoe over the weekend. I have been walking in them for years and had much practice. One slip and you're done. Now I have to explain to my CO how I twisted it.

"Oh I was a bit drunk and was strutting aroudn the house in my platform shoes and took a rather nasty tumble Sir."

Yeah that will go well.

Hi Samtv
The link is an add for a DVD for "Legwork". Have you ever tried this DVD? It sounds like just what the "doctor" ordered.
Please let me know if it is all that it seems to be in the add.
Thanks
Abby

hello abby
no i havent got the dvd but i did get a scripted tutorial from the dvd
and i have to say it was only a basic lesson but it realy helped me.
i can go all day in 4" heels (shoes,boots) with no pain or probs .
it helped the wife also as not all women are used to heels and my wife couldnt for the life of her wear a pair of boots i got her for more than an hour .
only prob is i carnt for the life of me think where the hell i found the scripted lesson,was one of those days head deep in the net and just poped out at me ...
but am gona go buy it befor the pound slows against the dollar :) its only about £10 gor us .....

Thanks, dear. Now, I may go and buy it. I sure can use the help.
Abby

When it comes to wearing high heels, I have found the best thing is to practice, practice, pratice. Often when I'm at home, I'll put on a pair of knee highs and a pair of high heels for practice/exercise in heels. It has helped a lot over the years. The other thing I've found is how important the fit and quality of the shoes are. I can walk in a quality pair of 4 inch heels much longer than I can in a cheap pair of 3 inch heels that don't fit perfectly.

Melissa

Abby

My experience has been shoe specific i have Target 4" heel with open toes that are fine and 3" Nine West sling backs that become iron madens after an hour. But I love them all and if they get real bad I sit a while.

Kris

Here is a link that should help it has a lot of info on it
http://internetdump.com/users/jenny/wearing.htm
Kim

I'm wondering. Has anybody had any luck comfortwise with Easy Spirit shoes. They clain that a pump feels like a sneaker.

WOW, Kim, what an amazing site!!! Thank you so much!!!