High Heels

modgrl

I'm sorry but I think we're through. We've had a good long run but I don't think we can see eachother any more. Even if you are sweet and soft and good and comfortable, I am just too tired after walking on stilts all day.

I've gone back to mini wedges in summer and almost flat riding boots in winter. How about you, are you still wearing heels?

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10 years ago

Dressing

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Molly L-R

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Yes, but only if they're a comfortable height and are comfortable all over. Realistically that means nothing over 2.75".

10 years ago

Anonymous

I can do 2" heels for limited duration, but even my 1.5" Hi-Ness sometimes hurt my knee.

So, basically 1" or lower is my preference!

10 years ago

Mochi

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It's kind of sad when we shorter ladies can't do a heel, and some 6' woman can....I am actually hoping to work my way into dealing with a 2" and eventually higher heel, though that would be for tango dancing. It's possible that my complete avoidance of heels my whole adult life would give me some leeway in starting in on them now. But really, I have very few walking skillz. And am not sure I really look great in them anyway.

10 years ago

Transcona Shannon

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Not really. I did a huge shoe and sandal purge a couple of weeks ago and got rid of anything over two inches - except for my green Poetic Licence pumps and my KS cobalt pumps. These will be for dressy nights out only.

I'm now wearing nothing more than two inches and my bad knee has been thanking me for the change.

Welcome to the club

10 years ago

cinnamon fern

Veteran

I am with you. Being short and short-legged, I think everything looks better with heels - but - I also want to be able to walk around in comfort. Any shoes I'm dying to take off by the end of the day/evening have been purged.

2.5 inches is fine. Nothing higher.

10 years ago

Raisin

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I've never been much of a heel wearer. I've always loved flats. I just walk so unnaturally in any sort of heel. I do keep a black pair of pumps around for certain events, and court duty.

10 years ago

ClaraT

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Not only have I (personally) moved away from heels, I am liking them less in general.

I love (love!) to walk and I hate being fettered by my shoes. I also live in a hilly place, and it is really hard to walk up or down a San Francisco hill in heels.

So...for everyday, no way. For special occasions, occasionally!

10 years ago

citygirldc

(website)

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I know what my limit is with heels: 2.75" or lower. Anything over that and I can feel it in my back and feet.

10 years ago

Liz A.

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I guess I'm in the minority. I also recently purged all too high heels, but for me that's anything over 3.5". Heels are only worn for work (I keep them under my desk) and for nights out, though. So in general I am in flats ~80% of the time.

10 years ago

Angie

(website)

Fashion Stylist

1.5 inches is my favourite heel height. MUST be less than 2 inches for every day - and I adore my flats.

I haven't worn my sitting shoes - which means 3 inches - for 14 months. I wear low heels to events too. I am DONE with high heels.

10 years ago

shedev

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I have 2 pairs of 3" heels that I do wear, Harley boots and wedge sneakers, but usually its 2" and under for me. I also really find flats uncomfortable so I do tend to wear a slight heel.

10 years ago

Anonymous

OMG, yes, I am. I would never give up on my heels. I think the issue is not the height, but the incline of the shoe. I do walk all around NYC in heels, not a problem.

10 years ago

MsMary

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Rita, you can sent the beauties in that photo my way!

I wear 3' heels every day and have no plans to stop. I am getting more and more particular about comfort and walkability, though. As Zap says, it's less the height, I think, than the overall design. (I've walked all over NYC in heels, too, and can't wait to do it again! )

I have purged all my flats because they're just not "me." I have to have at least a small heel or wedge even in my ballerina "flats."

10 years ago

Diana

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My heel height sweet spot is between 1-2.5", and the heel must be chunky for everyday wear. I have too many foot problems for higher, wobbly heels, plus I have the world's worst sense of balance. The only heels higher than 2.5" I have also come with a substantial front platform which reduces the effective incline by a lot.

But too flat doesn't work either! My arches collapse... Sigh.. I feel like Goldilocks.

10 years ago

catgirl

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I'm not a real heel wearer in general, but I did just order your Rag & Bone booties... I hope you are not giving up on those babies!

10 years ago

modgrl

(website)

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Una, I'm not giving them up but I'm not wearing them that much either. You'll probably need an insole. They aren't the most comfortable shoes on earth.

10 years ago

bj1111

Veteran

flats or 3". anything in between is terrible on my arches.

so what flats have you bought lately? wanna see.

10 years ago

(website)

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I do 2" and 2.5" easily, but usually stacked or wedge. Have maybe 4 pair of 3" - 3.5" and they are only for random occasions, never weekly wear. I don't wear any heels on a weekly basis, only for 'dress up'.

10 years ago

modgrl

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BJ, I just got a pair of chucks for kicking around on weekends. Otherwise, everything is from previous years. Mostly I am wearing my me too linda's (pewter flats) and kork ease debora's (light green clog type sandals) these days.

10 years ago

rachylou

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I've been wearing heels again... I'll be crippled one day.

10 years ago

Aziraphale

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For daytime wear, if find up to 2.75" is comfortable an practical. I will wear up to 4" for evening, as long as I don't have to walk too far.

10 years ago

Janet

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I still love my heels and wedges, but I tend to alternate heel days with flat days. I wear everything from totally flat shoes to 4" but it's very dependent on what kind of activity I have planned.

10 years ago

Suz

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Team low heels and comfortable heels here. My sweet spot is 2 to 2.5 inches, but I happily do up to 3. Wedges, too. But absolute flats? They are the worst things for me ever!!

10 years ago

Thistle

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I don't wear them. I can't wear them becaus eof my back and the pressure on my foot that I shattered years ago.

I am trying to train my eyes to dislike the look of heels. Logically, I understand the damage high heels do to women's feet, knees, back and hips. I mean, it seems ridiculous to do this to ourselves (ahem, as men don't wear them).

Hasn't worked yet . . .

10 years ago

Anonymous

I have always hated wearing heels. I love my flat sandals especially gladiator sandals. Wedges are tolerable as long as they have some width on the bottom of the shoe. Wedges of 2 1/2 inches are about my limit. I love my ballet flats since they go with everything and are so comfortable. Isaac Mizrahi makes the best ballet flats.

10 years ago

Caro in Oz

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I've kept x 4 pairs for evening/formal but mostly I'm done. Can't wear pumps or ballet flats either - they don't stay on my feet

10 years ago

DonnaF

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My fussy right foot is starting to complain when I bend it the slightest bit, so even 1.5" - 2" heels are starting to cause pain. C'mon! Two inches are hardly heels!!! Even Dansko sandals are a problem height. C'mon!!! DANSKO!!!!! So to assuage this pain, I bought (another) pair of blue booties, this time flat ones. Gotta decide if I can justify a second pair, but the other ones are faux suede with heels that for some reason are fairly comfortable. With super short squat legs, I look so much better in heels.

10 years ago

Jjsloane

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Nothing over 2.5" (but that includes the platform deduction) for me. I think you pointed out to me that it's a less severe angle since I have larger feet (size 10). I love a lower heel (and have slowly been finding them) and wedges. I think flats are cute, but I still feel unprofessional in them at work.

10 years ago

TraceyLiz65

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I love 3 inches and lower. I love heels and in fact prefer them, wedges work well for my mom lifestyle, but there's always date nights. If I had a job I would rock them every day...

10 years ago

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