How to choose comfortable high heels

There are several things you can do to find comfortable heels. Here’s our favorites.

Shop at the end of the day

Shop at the end of the day, because at that time your feet are more likely to be swollen from work and daily activities. By shopping at this time of the day, you will get an idea of how the shoe will fit you at all times of the day. Don't make the mistake of trying heels in the morning only to regret it when they are too tight for you when your feet are swollen.

Select the right fit 

All shoe companies have different sizes, because they mostly work with their own lasts. To find your perfect fit, you can measure your feet or simply just jump in. It’s important to make sure you have enough space for your toes.

By consistently wearing heels without sufficient space for your toes, you increase your chances of developing hammer toes, corns, bunions, and arthritis, so this is important.

Wear the shoes around the store  

Put on the heels and see how they feel. Well made shoes will adapt to your feet and shape around them. How long time this takes, depends on the material, brand and actual model.

You should never feel pain under your foot or have a sense of sleeping toes when walking in a pair of shoes. If that happens, then that’s not the perfect shoes for you. Walking in your heels, you should feel comfortable, supported and balanced.

Practice walking at home

Walking in high heels can take a bit of practice. Often women tend to walk looking down or leaning too much to the front, so they lose their balance when walking. Try to keep you wait on your heels and look up. Walk with straight legs and soft hips and your sense of balance will be much stronger.

It can be a good idea to practice walking at home before you go outside in your new shoes. Especially if you have an important event to go to, you want to break in the shoes before having them on for 10 hours straight.

Choose leather or suede

Synthetic leathers are cheaper and more affordable, but come with a series of setbacks.

Instead if you choose to invest in handmade quality, your feet will thank you in the long run. High heels made from leather or suede are more durable and will adapt nicely to your foot with time, making them the perfect fit for you.

The lifespan of a leather shoe is 3 times longer than the lifespan of a synthetic shoe.

The height of the heel   

High heels between 3 cm and 9 cm high are the most comfortable to walk in, simply because your foot can’t stretch higher than 9 cm without stretching the tendons out of proportion. Heels that are higher than 10 cm will put so more tension on your lower back, knees and ankles that you risk developing a foot disorder.

There are sooo many pretty heels in the world, but do your feet a favour and only choose the only that are so comfortable, you never want to take them off.