Things to be careful of when wearing high heels

Aileen · Post by **Aileen** » Wed Jul 12, 2006 1:38 pm

I will never get to wear a dress and high heels in the workplace, but sometimes I wonder, when I come around a corner and almost run into someone, and I jump to the side in a hurry, would I be able to do that in high heels without falling on my butt? I wear high heels for a Halloween party every year, so I know I have to be careful on the outside deck because it's slatted, and my heels can get caught in the spaces between the slats. So I would imagine getting off an elevator might be something you have to careful of. Climbing stairs might also be a problem.

Anything else a GG has to be careful of in high heels?

Post by **DonnaT** » Wed Jul 12, 2006 3:27 pm

Even some of the expansion joints between concrete slabs in a sidewalk can catch a heel. I helped a lady get her shoe loose not long ago when it happened to her.

And the metal grates in sidewalks. There's bunches of them along K Street in DC.

Loy B(SO) · Post by **Loy B(SO)** » Thu Jul 13, 2006 10:42 am

I try to avoid high heels. Ive never been the best at walking in them.Ive always worried about getting caught in a situation that I had to run in them. You also have to watch for things like cracks in sidewalks,uneven pavement,like raised tile.For some reason I also worried about cracks in elevators.I think most women who wear them on a regular basis adapt quite well to them and can wear them as well as tennis shoes without fear of falling or falling into something:)Practice and confidence are key.

SilverLady(SO) · Post by **SilverLady(SO)** » Thu Jul 13, 2006 8:58 pm

When I worked, wearing high heels was a daily occurrence - part of the 'uniform' with my dresses and skirts. Now, however, I generally wear high heels while out for dinner or shopping, and let me tell you that this GG can shop for hours on end even while wearing heels!

Negotiating various flooring surfaces (indoors or out) while wearing high heels becomes second nature, as is side-stepping in a hurry to avoid a person or object. Another thing to watch out for, though, are escalators!

One word of caution while wearing stiletto-type heels (1/4" - 1/2" diameter heel) on vinyl flooring - such as in the kitchen or bathroom: don't do it!! The heels will actually puncture the vinyl flooring and/or leave permanent indentations. BTDT-don't anymore!!

- SL

Carol Ann · Post by **Carol Ann** » Fri Jul 14, 2006 9:46 am

S.L.
I will agree with you, I have worn heels so long they are second nature to me. Now with stiletto I really have a problem with them as they seem to slide out from under you on certion types of floors. I only have one pair and don't really wear them that much. I will stick to the conventional heel.

Carol Ann

Anne Geraux · Post by **Anne Geraux** » Sun Jul 27, 2008 6:48 pm

I wore a pair of stilettos on an escalator and got caught in the joints. nearly lost a a heel

Annie

Deidre Taylor · Post by **Deidre Taylor** » Tue Jul 29, 2008 9:16 am

DonnaT wrote:Even some of the expansion joints between concrete slabs in a sidewalk can catch a heel. I helped a lady get her shoe loose not long ago when it happened to her.

And the metal grates in sidewalks. There's bunches of them along K Street in DC.

Amen to both Donna and also watch out for soft surfaces. One of my favorite pubs near my house for a burger and a beer has a gravel parking lot. Almost fell on my face once after a rain when I took a step and my heel sunk in the dirt.

Karen Ski · Post by **Karen Ski** » Tue Jul 29, 2008 3:14 pm

Stick Shifts. Working a clutch in high heels is not the easiest task in the world.

Post by **KimberlyS** » Tue Jul 29, 2008 4:14 pm

Karen Ski wrote:Stick Shifts. Working a clutch in high heels is not the easiest task in the world.

I drove the truck last thrusday and did not seem to notice any difference between male shoes or my 3.5in heels I was wearing other than I needed to move the seat back. But that is just me a little different from others.

kimberlys-cd
joe in a skirt

Anne Geraux · Post by **Anne Geraux** » Tue Jul 29, 2008 4:34 pm

Can anyone recommend a movie and a section showing a woman (Mae West) getting into and out of a car in heels?

It is easy to trip, but oh so sexy

Anne

Post by **DonnaT** » Tue Jul 29, 2008 5:34 pm

http://www.videojug.com/film/how-to-get ... r-knickers

http://youtube.com/watch?v=05pdJ_NsFMQ

Lacy Mitchell · Post by **Lacy Mitchell** » Mon May 31, 2010 10:54 am

don't forget about natural stone tile it is one of the most uneven surfaces and also has plenty of holes to catch those tiny heels.

DanteCarrie (FTM) · Post by **DanteCarrie (FTM)** » Mon May 31, 2010 11:07 am

heels were designed to kill you XD. No but really don't walk in grass on them on run or walk on anything unflat or do much really

Susan · Post by **Susan** » Tue Jun 01, 2010 2:37 pm

Cobble stones and bridges with wooden slats are not recommended. I know from personal experience. My mother once got a heel trapped in an elevator (moving stairway) and had a nasty fall because of it.

Cindy Louise · Post by **Cindy Louise** » Wed Jun 02, 2010 5:06 pm

Susan beat me too it about the cobble stones. Back in my home town (Maidstone) there's still a few streets that have cobble stones down and while out for a walk one afternoon a light shower turned them into deathtraps. So much so I took off my heels and ruined a good pair of hose, still it was better than the embarrassment of falling and people helping me up.

Love CL

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Things to be careful of when wearing high heels

Things to be careful of when wearing high heels

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