Everyone knows that women have a passion for shoes. In fact, heels are the ultimate feminine accessory. So it’s no surprise to see the eyes of cross dressers light up at the sight of stilettos.
Learning to walk in heels is no easy task, but I’m pleased to say that it’s something anybody can master with a little practice. First and foremost, you need to be comfortable standing in your heels. Practice balancing in various poses, so that you get used to the extra height.
Good posture helps you to remain steady in the highest of heels. Stand tall with your shoulders back and try to maintain this at all times. The higher the heel, the more difficult it becomes. So it’s always a good idea to start with a shorter heel and work your way up, once you’ve gained a little confidence.
Once you’re ready to take your first step, find a hard surface to practice on. Carpet can often throw you off balance. Both feet need to be perfectly parallel and pointing forwards. New starters often turn their feet out when they walk, and this should be avoided.
Women take small steps as opposed to big strides. Apart from the fact that small steps will reduce the chance of you tripping up, they will automatically make you look more feminine. You should try to walk with your legs fairly close together and keep them as straight as possible.
If you’re not used to walking in high heels, you may find the whole experience to be a little uncomfortable or even painful. You can try to build up the strength in your feet and calves by incorporating a few simple exercises into your daily routine. All you need is the back of a chair to lean on. Keeping the toes relaxed, rise up onto the ball of your foot and lift the heel as high as you can. By repeating this simple exercise a few times each day, you’ll be amazed at how much stronger your feet become.
If you’ve bought a new pair of shoes for a special occasion, don’t wait until you’re about to leave the house before putting them on for the first time. To reduce the chance of your shoes giving you intensely painful blisters, always spend some time breaking them in. You should really try to walk about in them at home for about two hours to allow the leather or fabric to ease. Try doing this wearing a thick pair of socks to give them just enough stretch to be comfortable. Then, slip your shoes on at least 20 minutes before going out. This will help soften them up and get your feet used to their shape.
Once you’ve mastered the basics, try walking in different directions and on different surfaces. Don’t expect instant success - walking in heels will be a very different experience to walking in any other type of shoe. But, as they say, practice makes perfect and before you know it, walking in heels will become second nature.
Paula Harris talks about cross dressing shoes, fashion and feminization techniques at http://www.Cross-Dressing-Secrets.com. You can also sign up for her free 10-part Cross Dressing Secrets eCourse for lots more useful hints and tips.
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