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mixedfeelings
mixedfeelings Posts: 904 Member
edited November 11 in Social Groups
I was wondering if anyone else was similar. I'm 5'10" so not super tall but I find it hard to walk in high heels, part of it is the actual fear of falling over at such a height makes me a bit rigid.

I know it sounds daft but I was wondering if anyone else feels similar? and how many of you actually wear heels.
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  • iuangina
    iuangina Posts: 691 Member
    I was wondering if anyone else was similar. I'm 5'10" so not super tall but I find it hard to walk in high heels, part of it is the actual fear of falling over at such a height makes me a bit rigid.

    I know it sounds daft but I was wondering if anyone else feels similar? and how many of you actually wear heels.

    Ditto. I hate heels. I'm also 5'10" and I feel like a giant when I wear them (not to mention that I have an issue with falling down).
  • InvidiaXII
    InvidiaXII Posts: 315 Member
    Hahhh yeah I love the way they look but also feel like a giant towering over everyone.
  • Flixie00
    Flixie00 Posts: 1,195 Member
    Same hight and no problems wearing high heels. Purchased a lovely pair with a 4 inch heel & platform at Christmas which are very comfortable, more expensive heels are easier to wear.
  • La_Amazona
    La_Amazona Posts: 4,855 Member
    Since losing weight, I've found myself a bit more comfy in high heels. I usually stop at 4 inchers but yesterday I bought me some 4 1/2-5 inch heels!
    I won't do stiletos as those terrify me and I feel I'll fall over but these have a heel that's not too thick, not too thin.. :bigsmile:

    Here are my new shoes (scroll down) ... :love:

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/496461-concert-in-a-week-help-me-choose-my-final-outfit-lots-of?error_user_id=2462716&error_username=La_Amazona&page=5
  • lik_11
    lik_11 Posts: 433 Member
    I'm 5'11" and love being tall! Although I don't wear a lot of heels, it's more about me not being able to walk in them than feeling too tall. Although I've never fallen, I swear my ankles are not supposed to bend that way. There are a few pairs I own that are comfortable and I enjoy wearing. But I love shoes with a platform sole- and will wear the hell out of them.

    Recently, I bought a 6" pair of platform stilettos. When I put them on to go out, my husband, who is 6'4", was (just barely) looking up at me & was very surprised. It was awesome! I love those (amazingly comfortable) shoes. We got a lot of crazy looks while out on the town- because we appeared ginormous. It was fun!
  • Venice57
    Venice57 Posts: 26 Member
    I love heels! I used to wear them to the office all the time. The we did an out of state move and I started working from home. Then we had a baby. So now my shoe wardrobe is pretty much just ballet flats. :) But I still have a few boxes of nice heels just waiting for the right time to come out. :)
  • Legally_Natural
    Legally_Natural Posts: 101 Member
    I'm 5'11 and I love wearing heels!!! And yes, I will bust out the 4-5in heels. Who go check me, boo?!

    The only problem I ever had was when I was shopping for heels one time and the lady who worked at the shop told me I didn't need heels because I was so tall. I was like women don't wear heels just to gain a few inches, they wear them because they add to the outfit.
  • Jenn152
    Jenn152 Posts: 373 Member
    I'm 5'11 and I wear heels all day every day! I have about 50 pairs of heels in my closet right now~ LOVE THEM! The more you wear them, the more you get used to walking in them. The more weight you lose, the more comfortable they are (think about it... 250 lbs bearing down on your poor little ankles... or 180 lbs?)
  • JoolieW68
    JoolieW68 Posts: 1,879 Member
    I have a few pair of higher heels but don't wear them often. I walk around my office too much (HUGE office - 5 times back and forth is a mile), so make sure I'm wearing comfortable heels.

    I did buy pair of high heeled knee high black boots....wore those once and turned a few heads :)
  • dbanks80
    dbanks80 Posts: 3,685 Member
    I am 5'9" and i love heels. I used to feel self-conscious about being the tallest person in the room and drawing attention, but now I will rock a pair of 5 inch heels in a minute! LOL! I love it.
  • mixedfeelings
    mixedfeelings Posts: 904 Member
    Since losing weight, I've found myself a bit more comfy in high heels. I usually stop at 4 inchers but yesterday I bought me some 4 1/2-5 inch heels!
    I won't do stiletos as those terrify me and I feel I'll fall over but these have a heel that's not too thick, not too thin.. :bigsmile:

    Here are my new shoes (scroll down) ... :love:

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/496461-concert-in-a-week-help-me-choose-my-final-outfit-lots-of?error_user_id=2462716&error_username=La_Amazona&page=5

    They are lovely!
  • mixedfeelings
    mixedfeelings Posts: 904 Member
    I do still buy high heels I sometimes wear them around the house, I could not get outdoors in them. I have some gorgeous shoes.

    This is how I look when I try to walk normally in high heels though;

    http://youtu.be/VygGuMyM3Jw

    It would be handy if I could wear heels, being that tall in bars would mean I would be able to breathe fresh air.
  • BananaCat83
    BananaCat83 Posts: 77 Member
    I'm 5'10 and used to wear heels all the time in college (mostly going out to the bars :drinker: ). I walk fine in them, but I just don't wear them anymore. Not comfortable and I don't need the extra height :laugh:
  • RoboLikes
    RoboLikes Posts: 519 Member
    My tallest female friend is 5'5, I look monstrous next to them to begin with, add heels and it looks crazy...but i still love heels
  • designkid78
    designkid78 Posts: 15
    I'm 5'10 and I like to wear heels, I just don't go many places to wear them. I have noticed that since I've started running, my calves are tight, and walking in heels for long periods of time gets uncomfortable. I have to take them off and stretch my feet back the other way every once in a while. When ever I wear them now, I just have to walk slower and remind my boyfriend not to walk so fast.
  • Ceceamanda
    Ceceamanda Posts: 91 Member
    I'm a sucker for super cute heels. But it depends where I'm going and who I'm going with. My closest group of friends are extremely short. They love wearing heels obvi and I used to all the time when we'd go out. Then I got tired of having to do the half bend over thing to hear them try to tell me something and felt like a towering giant because I wouldn't hear their convo over the music or something lol .

    Now if I'm going out with my bf who is 6'5, I don't care. But it also comes down to comfort. In my old age of 24, I've found comfort to be a friend of mine. So if it's looking to be a night of walking/dancing, I'll grab my flats.

    I think the secret of a tall woman in heels is just confidence. Wear them around your house or friend's house to get use to walking in them and being taller. People seem to love seeing tall ladies rocking heels. Something about it screams confidence in your own skin/body.
  • mayaeberhard
    mayaeberhard Posts: 27
    I am 5'10" and yes I wear heels a bunch - especially my espadrille wedges in the summer with shorts! I love DSW as I get all the credits when shopping, which leads to more shoes, and more credits...awesome cycle :-)

    Everybody I work with are under 5'6" (including the guys), but I just don't care....neither do they...most of the time :-)
  • pa_jorg
    pa_jorg Posts: 4,404 Member
    5'10" here and I'm not a fan of heels either. I much prefer a ballet flat.
  • divainsneakers
    divainsneakers Posts: 397 Member
    I wear them every once and awhile. I find them fun.

    Even finding them in my size is getting (slightly) easier!

    (I wear 11 or 12 W or WW shoes at the moment I find www.torrid.com and zappos.com to be best - Torrid for fun, not as durable shoes, and zappos for more expensive, long-term shoes)
  • lniffa
    lniffa Posts: 675 Member
    I am 5'11 and 4-6 inch heels is all I wear. I love it, makes me feel great and makes my legs look awesome. I only own 2 pairs of sneakers and 1 pair of hiking boots and those make me feel short..lol.
  • KristalDawnO
    KristalDawnO Posts: 154 Member
    I don't wear them when I'm out with hubby, but I wear them to work and have no problem. Of course, I don't go for the super tiny heel tip. I'd totally kill myself with those!
  • lorierin22
    lorierin22 Posts: 432 Member
    I was wondering if anyone else was similar. I'm 5'10" so not super tall but I find it hard to walk in high heels, part of it is the actual fear of falling over at such a height makes me a bit rigid.

    I know it sounds daft but I was wondering if anyone else feels similar? and how many of you actually wear heels.
    I'm 5'10" also. I hate heels. I'm pretty clumsy though. I have one pair I wear to weddings and graduations,but that's pretty much it. I love my flats!
  • ekolson
    ekolson Posts: 19
    I'm 6'1" and I don't own any heels. None. Only flats. I don't know how to walk in heels. The last time I wore heels was during my sophomore year of high school for the homecoming dance because my date was like 6'5" (He didn't even ask me to the dance, I had to ask him. Big surprise...) I won't even wear those tall leather boots with like the hidden little wedge heel that are in style now. I don't even like wearing gym shoes other than to work out because they make me taller. When I say I only have flats, I mean, they are FLAT. Like, definitely less than 1", closer to 1/3' tall MAYBE.

    GAH, I feel like a huge man now. I have no boobs, I don't own heels and boys basically never talk to me let alone ask me on dates. How do you guys wear heels without feeling self-conscious!? I'd feel like a huge, awkward, gangly nerd tripping over herself all night. :indifferent:
  • nw288
    nw288 Posts: 11 Member
    I used to belong to the anti-heel camp, but I've gotten over the self consciousness to some degree. I unfortunately cannot walk in the skinny heels though, so wedges are my friend. Flats are lovely....but I tend to think they make the feet look bigger. The way I see it....most models are our height, and its obviously ok for them to wear heels, so why not??
  • heather62bro
    heather62bro Posts: 13
    I'm 6'3" and never wore high heels until my boyfriend bought me some as a joke. They make me about 6'7" and I wear them
    around him all the time and he is 6'0". The joke was on him lol
  • 1FitMomof4Girls
    1FitMomof4Girls Posts: 202 Member
    Wear 'em LOVE 'em (6'0)
  • ladybg81
    ladybg81 Posts: 1,553 Member
    I LOVE heels and wear them every chance I can. I'm wearing 3 inch wedges right now so that puts me about 6'1. Love it!
  • kelzpop
    kelzpop Posts: 156 Member
    I have a few, and I enjoy wearing them. I do prefer a chunkier heel though, cause I can walk in them better. They also make me taller than my husband, which kinda makes me chuckle. My problem is finding a reason to wear them, I'm a SAHM so I usually don't wear shoes at all!
  • LoriInIowa
    LoriInIowa Posts: 113
    I'm 6'1" and I don't own any heels. None. Only flats. I don't know how to walk in heels. The last time I wore heels was during my sophomore year of high school for the homecoming dance because my date was like 6'5" (He didn't even ask me to the dance, I had to ask him. Big surprise...) I won't even wear those tall leather boots with like the hidden little wedge heel that are in style now. I don't even like wearing gym shoes other than to work out because they make me taller. When I say I only have flats, I mean, they are FLAT. Like, definitely less than 1", closer to 1/3' tall MAYBE.

    GAH, I feel like a huge man now. I have no boobs, I don't own heels and boys basically never talk to me let alone ask me on dates. How do you guys wear heels without feeling self-conscious!? I'd feel like a huge, awkward, gangly nerd tripping over herself all night. :indifferent:

    I could've written this 20 years ago! :) Granted, I don't wear alot of heels NOW, but I do *own* some. :)

    As some have said, I think it's a confidence issue. :) I *definetly* did NOT have it.

    But, you CAN get it. You are ADORABLE! And in a small heel, (with a little practice) you'll be Cinderella!!
  • Nektariosmom
    Nektariosmom Posts: 69 Member
    All of my life I was obsessed with heels. I wanted to wear them like all the other women when I was growing up. Then when I was divorced I started wearing them. They are really not all that. They are uncomfortable to me because I didn't grow up wearing them. I think if I had training heels as a child I would feel differently. I am 42 and I just don't think they are worth the pain. My boyfriend is 6'1" and he loves my height and loves me in heels. I can say I honestly tried them though. They are beautiful to look at. I lean towards 2" inch heels now and cute and unusual and unique sandals and flats. They are more "me". And this is coming from a serious shoe lady.
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