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How high-heeled boots don't become a trip hazard in winter
Leonie Hanne as part of the Milan Fashion Week 2019/2020.
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Smoothness, grit and the like are often the final boss for high heels in winter. So woman is up to the challenge.
The sidewalk is smooth, grit makes it difficult to walk. Nevertheless, many women resort to boots with heels in winter. They stretch the leg optically and give the outfit an elegant touch. However, safe progress is not guaranteed with many models – unless you pay attention to key features when buying and the catwalk on the open road is taken literally.
Choosing the right shoe size
If the shoe is too small, the wearer risks painful pressure points. If the shoe is too big, the foot will not find sufficient support in it, it will slide around and it is hardly possible to walk safely. If you want to get a new model, it is best to try the shoe on in the evening. Then the feet are a little swollen from the day and the new pair will still fit the next morning. If the shoes are a little too big, insoles, gel pads or thick socks will help. Useful in winter: the latter keep your feet cozy and warm.
Pay attention to profile and heel
In order to defy road salt, black ice and the like in the winter months, value should be placed on a good shoe profile. Since walking in high heel boots can be challenging enough, robust profiles ensure the necessary traction. Wide block heels, which offer the wearer more stability than narrow stiletto heels, are also advantageous. Platform heels also relieve the bales.
Put your foot down correctly
If you want to avoid the risk of slipping on smooth surfaces, you are often tempted to put your foot down with the entire sole. This may reduce the risk, but it doesn't look particularly graceful. Instead, the heel, i.e. the heel, should always be put on first and then the foot should be rolled over the ball of the foot to the toes.
It is also helpful not to take small steps or large lunges. A consciously chosen stride length that gives you the feeling of security minimizes the risk of twisting an ankle or slipping away. The feet should be placed on an imaginary line in front of each other – similar to what cats do with their graceful, safe walk.