these shoes were made for walking

Hi, CG!s. Living in a city like Manhattan, you encounter all walks of life, specifically those women who wear high heels everywhere (like me). Now, I'm not saying that wearing heels to run errands, do your laundry, or even walk 20 blocks to work is a bad thing — you never know who you might meet! But, I do have an issue with women who wear heels and shouldn't ... yet. These are the women who walk with their thighs stiff and knees bent. Or the ones who wear heels and appear to walk straight, but the back of their shoes tell a different story — they're crooked from walking at an angle. And yet, there are still others who wear heels who are so wobbly on their feet that you want to walk with your arms stretched out as if you're spotting a baby who's walking for the first time.

I'm not trying to be mean. Actually, quite the contrary. I'm merely trying to save these women thousands of dollars in ruined shoes and endless blisters. These women need training heels.

What are training heels exactly? Training heels are low heels that you master before adding another inch of height. You shouldn't go any higher until you can walk steadily and straight. Your heels shouldn't lean to the side when you take them off. If they do, they are too high for you, sorry. And yes, I know that not everyone's feet are the same and people walk differently, but it just looks bad (and I feel sad for the shoe) when you're standing behind someone and their heel is at a 75-degree angle.

So CG!s, are you a master walker or do you have a heel horror story?

Walking Tips:
1. Swing your hips! Letting your hips naturally swing side to side will help your walk look natural.

2. Stand up straight! Keep your back straight, your shoulders back, and your lower stomach muscles tight.

3. Relax your knees! You want your movement to look graceful, not stiff.

Here's my favorite "learning to walk in heels" video on YouTube.com

xoxo
Deanne