What are some great tips on how to walk in high heels?

There are plenty of tips online, but if you really want to look fantastic walking in heels like a pro, take lessons!

There used to be classes in etiquette and deportment offered for young women that included things like how to walk in heels, sit appropriately in dresses, set a formal table, use the correct silverware, etc. Those lessons are still offered in some places to those preparing for a debutante season or at a finishing school for upperclass ladies, but if one cannot find those teachers or just wants walking lessons there are runway coaches for models in major cities around the world. Get a group of friends together as one might do for a great brunch but instead pay for an hour or two of instruction on how to strut in high heels. Nothing beats seeing a pro walking in person and getting instruction and feedback from them as you try it! If you cannot get a coach, perhaps look through old episodes of America's Next Top Model for the episodes where they brought in a runway coach. They show the ladies learning and point out mistakes, so it could be helpful to see what looks bad and hear why it is wrong.

Start with a moderately high heel at first and work your way up to the really high skinny heels. Learning to walk in a four or five inch high stiletto is like trying to learn as a brand new driver in a Formula One race car. You will crash badly, and video will likely get uploaded of your disaster.

Make sure that your shoes truly fit your feet. Scuff the bottom with sandpaper if they are new and slick. Practice on various surfaces before going public, and take small steps. Carpet, tile, concrete and god forbid, marble will all feel different and potentially scary to you if you are wobbling along on an unfamiliar shoe without practicing.

Hold the rail or someone’s arm while taking stairs if they are wet or if you are not yet feeling sure of your balance in high heels.

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