Stomp Models tips
Stomp Models tips on how to walk in High Heels
You may have heard that a college in London has started a six-week course in how to walk in high heels. There are sure to be two extremes of opinion about this: 'How ridiculous!' and 'Where can I sign up?'
They’re difficult to walk in, they’re painful, they’re completely impractical, and because of them you suffered during a fashion show? As a model, being able to walk gracefully in heels of all heights is something you vitally must know how to do.
Wearing heels can increase your confidence and even improve the silhouette of your body, but it does have its hazards and takes some getting used to. If you don't fancy paying for the course but want to improve your walk, here are some top tips from modelling agency Stomp Models.
For that reason we give you some tips on how to make high heels more comfortable…
Size Matters #1
Don’t assume that you know your shoe size! Squeezing your feet into tight shoes of any kind will cause blisters. If they’re too big, your foot will slide around awkwardly. Too small and your foot will feel cramped, which will make walking…a pain.
Heel First, Then Toe #2
The easiest way to look like a professional in heels is to put your whole foot down at once, as if you’re wearing flats shoes, agree? First put your heel on the ground, of course followed by your toes. This will make your walk look more natural
Be Conscious of Your Body #3
Engage your abs, relax your hips, keep your shoulders back, and hold your head high, to avoid the most well-known robotics posture that everyone fears. Yes it’s true, it seems almost impossible at first, but we know that eventually you will find your cadence.
Make little steps #4
Stomp Models suggests be careful not to make huge steps. It seems logical for some of you, but instead to make great strides in thinking that we come faster, take your time! Better move slowly, but surely. Don’t try to fight this by taking bigger steps: it doesn’t work
Accidents Happen! #5
Even Naomi Campbell couldn’t help but smile when she failed in the middle of a Vivienne Westwood fashion show in 1993. So if you pick up, needless to stay cloistered at home! Stand-up and be proud of yourself with good laugh. After all, you deserve it!
Do some exercise #6
Stomp Models suggests Exercise and strengthen your feet in preparation for heels by pointing, flexing and doing ankle rotations. You can also get your feet ready for the change of angle by standing and walking on the balls of your feet. This will also help to improve your balance, something very important for any high-heel wearer!
Stairs #7
Stairs can be really tricky to negotiate, so Stomp Models definitely recommends some practice! When walking down stairs twist your body slightly so that the whole foot is on the step and hold on to the banister until you feel more confident. Walking up stairs is much easier and you only need to put the ball of your foot on each step.
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