I get why some people don’t wear heels, if you think about the very concept of them, it makes you feel kind of weird: people walking on a stick of wood, propped up, almost on their tippy toes. Ok, before you go about having some sort of existential crisis about your wardrobe, some people are totally cool with this and can probably run faster than me in a pair of 6″ Louboutins. Classic pumps are one of those things that it helps to have around, if you’re a heel lover or not, we all get those wedding invitations and work events sometimes.
If you’re not used to walking in heels, choose a sturdier heel, and consider getting some insoles which were created just for high heels. If you’re uncomfortable, when you haven’t even bought them yet, skip it and find something else. A lot of the “cheaper” shoes are a bit less comfy then some of the higher quality shoes. Although it may be tempting to only spend $20 at Forever 21, if you’re looking to have something you want to keep for a while you might want to set your sights a little higher. There are plenty of online retailers who carry nice brands on the cheap, or end of season sales can offer some great deals too.
Also, especially if you order online, don’t wear them if they’re too big or too small, even if it’s going to be a pain to order new ones. When you’re perusing, make sure you take a look at the arch: is it really steep? You’re probably going to be uncomfortable. A shoe that is not sized correctly or is too extreme can damage your body, and takes a lot of energy to not make you keel over.
