I Can't Walk In Heels

I used to wear heels and I never had any trouble. I started wearing them when I was about 15.

However two back injuries and now the artrose in my leg joints makes it impossible the pain is terrible so Ive given up.

Also I hate women who walk around like ducks bum sticking out knees bent trying to waddle along.. they look so daft.

I am Ok with heels but, being so unpredictable, often end up walking further than I planned. It is tiring but the main issue I find is wearing them out lol. These days I have a change handy so I can change if I need to. I can be a bit heavy on shoes.

Us shorties do.

 Now we have to read your posts?  

I tend to wear at least 4+ if I am out with my hubby.

You can try platform high heels.

Hello Popcorn&Candy, 

Do not feel bad for not being able to walk in heels, I am a professional model and I can tell you there are A LOT of people in the industry even that just cannot walk in heels. Whether it be because their ankles aren't strong enough or they just can't stay coordinated. Either or, don't be sad, there are plenty of women, who like you cannot walk in heels. 

I thankfully do not have trouble walking in heels. Well, okay, let me rephrase, I usually don't have trouble walking in heels. Sometimes when I'm on set for a long period of time (5-8 hours about) I start to get foot pains or leg pains. I can also feel my ankles start to shake, but thankfully we usually have breaks so I can take a break from heels for a half hour or so making it easier to stay in heels longer. Still, by the end of the shoot I'm usually wobbling over everywhere haha


To be honest I love wearing heels, I've been practicing walking in heels since I was about 5 or 6. I used to steel my moms high heels and walk in the basement with them. Let me tell you, learning to walk in heels that are WAY TOO big for me helped me with my balance when I finally got my first pair of heels that fit. 


I have a collection of 12 pairs of heels and I'm wanting to buy more   To be fair, I am a model and we are expected to always carry at least a pair spotless black high heels and spotless skin tone high heels. 

When I'm not on set I still enjoy wearing heels, though I don't usually wear heels if I have far to walk just because I feel like it isn't good to go days and long periods with heels on all the time. 

What are your struggles when you try to wear heels? Is it coordination, ankles wobbly...? I'd love to hear what prevents you from strutting your stuff in heels because I don't think it's a loss cause just yet  

I must agree that the demand (and want) of high heels isn't really high at all. They have come out with some scary statistics about how damaging high heels can be on your feet and that it can actually leave your feet permanently crimpled or damaged. I say to each their own, if wearing heels makes you feel good, sexy, confident etc. then awesome! Wear them! But make sure to always buy COMFORTABLE shoes/heels. If you're going to be on your feet all day you might as well enjoy being on your feet

It depends what you call flats.

These are my favourite flats, though I have trainers for dog walking.


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So true. I have also read before it's bad for your spine/back if worn too often. Comfort is key!

Haha! She sounds like a true inspiration. Glad she can also laugh about it now and share her awkwardness with others to relate with those who are also awkward at first.

No matter.... I still love my heels....

I had a member of staff, who walked perfectly well in flats, and always looked quite elegant.

The first night out I saw her in heels, I could hardly take my eyes off her. She had bent so far at the waist her bum was behind her feet, and her nose was in front of them when she walked. It wasn't much better when she stood still.

She was a nasty bitch, and I took some sad pleasure from that.

I do try to do 'elegant' if I can, and I still love the lady who told me I always am.    I know I should have offered her money, but I never thought about it at the time.

But I would never have persevered with learning it to any real standard.