34023 1130 Personal Care & Style Fashion Basics Shoes & Shoe Care true Sun, 21 Sep 2008 06:00:49 -0700 /system/videos/3/23/40/03/34023.flv DIY, Instructional, tutorial, Do It Yourself, Tips, Essential Skills, Learn to, women, woman, fashion How To Walk in High Heels http://www.howcast.com/videos/34023-How-To-Walk-in-High-Heels http://www.howcast.com/videos/34023-How-To-Walk-in-High-Heels/edit approved 89 640 360 <object width="425" height="273" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" id="howcastplayer"><param name="movie" value="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=34023"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=34023" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="273" allowFullScreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" ></embed></object> 27 jonz http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/34023/walk_heels_hd_4_xxlarge_maintained_aspect.jpg 15641 false false false 45447 1 18 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/34023/18.jpg Pick the right shoe Pick the right shoe. Need to walk on grass? Stilettos will sink, but a wedge heel will keep you steady. If you’re planning to dance, choose something with a strap.

]]> 45448 2 29 Tip If you’re stepping out in mile-high stilettos, take ibuprofen first; the anti-inflammatory ingredients will help keep your feet from swelling.

]]> 45449 3 37 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/34023/37.jpg Practice Practice walking at home in a fluid heel-ball-toe step. The earlier you start, the more likely your success: the day before an event is good, but playing childhood dress-up is even better.

]]> 45450 4 49 Tip Stand up straight! Standard stomach in, chest out posture helps you maintain your balance.

]]> 45451 5 55 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/34023/55.jpg Tread carefully Tread carefully on high heel landmines like cobblestones, potholes, street grates, boardwalks, and staircases—especially those without banisters.

]]> 45452 6 64 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/34023/64.jpg Watch those stairs Walk up stairs on the balls of your feet. When coming down, sidestep slowly.

]]> 45453 7 71 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/34023/71.jpg Keep flats on hand Know when to say when. Keep ballet flats or sneakers handy for when your feet are begging for mercy.

]]> 45454 8 79 Fact Despite their name, “kitten” heels can be vicious—they’re more likely to cause lower back pain than a standard pair of heels!

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