A stable heel of a low height 2. How to choose a comfortable heel: tricks you did not know about! which heel to choose

How to choose a heel?

Shoes with heels visually make the figure slimmer, help to align the back and tighten the belly, give self-confidence and turn an ordinary gait into a sexy one. But only if you know how to choose and wear such shoes correctly.

What are the heels:

Vienna heel.

Small (1.5-2 cm) heel that increases the longitudinal arch of the foot. One of the most comfortable and beneficial for the feet.

Brick heel.

Small (2-4 cm), stable, square-shaped heel. Ideal for girls from 180 cm and above.

Wedge heel... Wide and high heel. Its back is much longer than the front. This form suits absolutely everyone. Because the contrast of a leg with such a heel visually slims.

Cowboy.

Beveled back heel. Looks tilted, but very comfortable. Shoes with such a heel look a little rough, making the legs look more graceful in them.

Tapered at the base and strongly tapered from top to bottom.

The height can vary from 5 to 12 cm.

Glass.

Wide at the base and narrowed downward, like a stem at a glass. Such a heel is not too high (no more than 7 cm), but also not very stable.

Column.

Sufficiently wide straight heel (5 cm and more). It is very stable, therefore it gives confidence to the gait.

Wedge heel.

Chopines (stumps), or walking footstools. Japanese geta, Greek koturna, Venetian zoccolo are perhaps the most ancient type of heel. Shoes with solid soles made of wood or cork, sometimes without instep, from 4 to 30 cm (or more). Very stable, but inconvenient for driving a car.

Stiletto heels.

High (8-12 cm) thinnest heel, based on a metal rod (a model where the rod is not covered with anything is called a stiletto). The sexiest version of the heel.

HOW TO CHOOSE?

• Keep in mind, every 2 centimeters of heel height increases pressure on your toes by 25%.
• Try on your shoes while sitting, then get up and walk. Because when you are sitting, the length of the foot decreases by 0.5-1 cm.
• If you buy shoes without a heel, but with heels, choose models with straps or ties and a tight-fitting front, otherwise the leg may turn up.
• Place the model you like on a flat surface (without putting it on), if the sock is too upward, the shoes will be uncomfortable to wear.
• Choose shoes with heels up to 6 cm for every day.
• Check how the heel is attached, if you can move it a little or loosen it with your hand, then you should not buy such a model - its heel or instep support may break.
• The heel should be nailed, not glued, and the instep is made of metal.
• The difference between the height of the heel and the height of the supporting part must be at least 0.5 cm.

TAKE CARE:
The constant wearing of shoes with high (over 5.5 cm) heels is harmful. This impairs circulation and deforms the calf muscles. Optimal height heel - 1/4 of the length of the foot. And it is better to arrange a fashion show on stiletto heels 2-3 times a week. Shoes completely without a heel are also unsafe: they do not have an instep support, and this makes the ligaments that support the arch of the foot very tired. roads it does not fit.

Any heel will be uncomfortable if you walk the wrong way. Learn to distribute body weight evenly over the foot. To do this, you need to keep your back straight, but not tense, and be sure to unbend your knees when walking. Try not to put pressure on your heels, but do not try to walk on your toes, otherwise your legs will quickly get tired and hurt. Better to choose lower heels, but go nicely.

We - the fair sex - are so used to walking in heels that we don't even think that this invention was originally masculine and had practical purposes. The heel helped medieval horsemen to better fix the leg in the stirrup. Only a few centuries later, the fashion for high heels appeared (in the middle of the 17th century), capturing the whole world and giving ladies the opportunity to become taller and slimmer. But did you know that there are many types of heels? Among them there are main types and unique specimens - the result of the creative thought of designers. Let's talk about them - about high and low, about rough and graceful, about stable and fragile heels.

The main types of heels with a photo

1. Viennese heel

The Viennese heel is the lowest heel (0.5 to 2 centimeters). Buying ballet flats or summer sandals with such a heel, many ladies believe that they are buying shoes "on flat", but this is still a heel and it has its own name. It is very comfortable to walk on it, legs feel great in such shoes, and the spine remains healthy and strong.

2. Brick heel

A brick is a square-shaped stable heel, with a height of two to four centimeters. Designers willingly equip both women's and men's shoes with such a heel: shoes, boots, boots with a brick heel look very stylish and modern. Every fashionista should have such comfortable and practical shoes.

3. Wedge-shaped heel

The tapered heel is an inverted triangular prism heel. It can be of completely different heights. It is believed that a heel of this shape slims legs, but I do not quite agree with that. When the wedge-shaped heel is not high enough, the shoes on it look somehow old and grandmother. Due to the fact that the upper part is quite massive, and the base itself is very narrow, such heels very quickly knock off and lose their attractive appearance.

4. Cowboy heel

A cowboy heel is a fairly wide and low heel with a characteristic slight bevel at the back. Such heels can be found on cowboy-style boots and boots, which in recent times became very popular.

5. Heel - glass

A glass is a heel with a wide base and a thin tip, reminiscent of the stem of a glass. This heel is terribly uncomfortable, not very high, but it can be a good way out for very tall girls who want to wear thin heels, but cannot wear a stiletto heel because of their height. This heel is on the very last line on my unspoken list - I hate it so much!

Although the shoes from Valentino, which are in the photo above, are even very good!

6. Heel - column

A very stable and reliable column heel is perhaps the most comfortable type of high heel. So it is not surprising that he fell in love with modern women of fashion. Even a very high heel of this type is quite comfortable to wear, especially if the shoe is additionally equipped with a platform. This allows you to make the lift more gentle on the legs and spine.

7. Heel - flared

A flared heel is a type of heel, which in its shape is very similar to the once popular flared trousers. This heel is narrower at the heel than at the base of the heel itself. In some shoe models, such a heel looks very original.

8. Wedge heel

Wedge heels are also a type of heel, but the heel in such shoes is one with the platform. Such a heel is incredibly comfortable, it provides an even load on the entire foot, and not on a separate part of it. That is why the wedge heel is a very popular solution nowadays, especially in summer shoe models.

9. Hairpin

The stiletto heel is a real queen, which for several decades has not been inferior to the podium of any other type of heel. The hairpin always looks graceful and delicate. Such a heel gives any image a lightness, but wearing it is not very comfortable, especially for every day. Stiletto heels are shoes for going out, evening shoes, but not shoes for hours of walking.

10. Heel - trapezoid

Heel - trapezoid is a rather massive wide heel, where the top of the heel is somewhat narrower than the bottom. In the photo above, you can see several Prada shoes that were shown during one of the shows at Milan Fashion Week in 2015.

Fashion trends change day after day. Sometimes it becomes very difficult to keep track of all the new products. But some things remain the same. High-heeled shoes will always be an adornment for women. As if by magic, such shoes make our legs slimmer, longer, and our gait more graceful and seductive.

Advantages and disadvantages

Is it harmful to walk in heels? There is no definite answer to this question. Recently, Italian scientists have shown that low-heeled shoes help to strengthen the pelvic muscles. At the same time, opponents of such shoes say that with constant wearing of high-heeled shoes, arthritis can occur due to the load on the knees.

It is also no secret to anyone that you can rub calluses with high-heeled shoes. By traumatizing the soft tissues of the skin, this leads to pain. When wearing high-heeled shoes, there is a risk of developing osteoarthritis due to the heavy load on the back.

Depending on the height of the heel, the load and harm to the body will be different. So, for example, the safest are models with heels up to 2.5 cm. In them, the foot will feel comfortable. But even in such shoes there is a drawback - the necessary foot lift is not supported. Because of this, the legs also have to strain.

Models with heels from 4 to 5 cm are also comfortable. They develop the calf muscles. The gait becomes more graceful and easier. But at the same time, the load on the back is possible.

Shoes with heels from 6 to 10 cm are less comfortable, but make our posture slim. Such models also develop the calf muscles, but they can also do harm. Due to the large load on the leg, such a problem arises as the growth of a bone on the side of the foot.

The most dangerous heels are 10 cm or more. It is generally accepted that the larger the heel, the greater the load on the back. From here may appear various diseases joints such as arthritis, chandrosis and even herniated discs.

But don't be too scared. All this can occur with uncontrolled wearing of such shoes.

If you wear high heels on holidays or weekends, you are not in danger. Also, experts advise giving your feet a rest from such shoes when worn during the day. And in the evening, when you come home, you can make a soothing foot bath with chamomile and massage your feet with a moisturizer. Subject to these simple rules, no arthrosis threatens you.

Models and views

With the development of the shoe industry, models of heeled shoes have become incredibly numerous. On store shelves, we can observe the wildest fantasies of designers. And also the classic options.

The most popular option has always been and will be pumps. Distinctive features These shoes are a neckline, a pointed toe and a stiletto heel. The first models of pumps we are used to appeared in 1955. They were created by the French designer Roger Viviere. The heel at that time reached no more than 8 cm. The real popularity of the boats was given by Salvatore Ferragamo, who made a heel of 10 cm. These shoes were created for Marilyn Monroe and her role in the movie "There are only girls in jazz". After this picture, millions of women began to dream of such boats!

Despite the fact that this type of shoe is one of the sexiest, some designers manage to ruin it too. If you do not want to be considered a gray mouse and a girl with no taste, always pay attention to the depth of the neckline of your shoes. The deeper the better... Round-neck shoes do not look stylish at all and are more suitable for grandmothers than for young and energetic people.

In addition to the classic pumps, there are models with an open toe, an open heel or a cutout on the sides. Such models are considered the most feminine, and if classic pumps can be combined with almost all wardrobe items, then such options will look perfect with dresses and skirts.

Mary Jane's shoes were very popular. These are shoes with a strap and a small heel. They owe their popularity to the Buster Brown comic strip. In it, the hero's younger sister was depicted in shoes with a strap. The readers were so fond of the comic that soon all the girls wanted to wear such shoes.

In the early 60s, this model received a second wave of fame, but already among adult girls. Millions of fashionistas wanted these shoes after seeing them on Twiggy, the style icon of the time.

Now the variety of this type of shoes is amazing. Various colors, unusual heels, all kinds of strap variations can be found in shoe boutiques. These shoes look especially stylish with thick heels, and they are much more comfortable to wear than pumps. But there is one "but". Mary Jane shoes can visually shorten the length of the legs. To prevent this from happening, it is worth choosing the color of the shoes as close to your skin tone as possible.

In addition to the heels, there is also a wedge heel and a platform. But many fashionistas do not like them too much, so the designers have developed the so-called combined models... In such shoes, only the front of the shoe has a platform. And at the back it goes into the heel.

The most popular among these models are "louboutins". They are named after the French designer Christian Louboutin. These shoes have a platform in the front, and then go into a stiletto heel. The main differences of this model are a very high heel and a red sole.

Another type of shoes with heels are shoes for teenagers. At the age of 14-15, girls especially want to look stylish. And how can you do it without high heels?

Naturally, it is still very early and harmful to wear adult models on a 15-centimeter stiletto heel for a fragile body, but shoes with a comfortable 4-5 cm heel will be just right.

You should definitely pay attention to the convenience of the shoe and the material. You shouldn't save money and buy leatherette shoes. Such models can injure the delicate skin of young girls.

Styles

V modern world styles of heels are presented in a huge number. We will tell you about the most popular ones.

High heel. This is the name of the heel from 8 cm. It makes the legs longer and slimmer, and the gait is easier. But only if you know how to walk in heels correctly.

Stiletto heel. It is considered the most feminine and sexy. Not the most convenient option and hardly suitable for wearing every day. Better to leave these shoes for a special occasion.

Brick heel. Short and square. Previously, it was used only in the manufacture of men's shoes. Now it is one of the most popular in the women's wardrobe. Standard height- from 2 to 4 cm.

Such shoes will appeal to tall girls, athletic build and those who do not like stilettos because of their inconvenience.

Wedge heel. Despite the fact that outwardly such shoes resemble a platform and are in no way associated with a heel, it is still a kind of it. Wedges are loved by girls who value convenience more, but at the same time do not want to go down on a model without a heel.

Such shoes can be from 4 cm to 15 cm high and above. Low models are great for walking, and those that are taller are perfect for romantic dates.

Stacked heel. This option has a completely different shape and height. It consists of the so-called flick - stripes, layered on top of each other. The most commonly used materials are wood, leather and even cardboard.

Vienna heel. Is the lowest. Its height is only 2 cm. And thanks to its interesting shape, it seems that it is not there at all. Of course, this style is considered the most convenient.

Wedge heel. Its peculiarity is that the back of the heel is longer than the front. This style is universal and suitable for all girls.

Tapered heel. It resembles an inverted cone in shape. The height is from 5 to 14 cm, which is ideal for short women of fashion.

Shot glass heel. It has an interesting shape - a wide top and a thin bottom, reminiscent of a hairpin. Outwardly, it is very similar to a glass. It cannot be taller than 7 cm. But, despite this plus, it is still completely uncomfortable to wear.

Column heel. Completely straight and wide heel. It is very popular. Its height starts from 5 cm. This style is very stable and reliable, and this has earned the love of the female sex.

Popular colors and prints

In the coming season, black shoes are fading into the background. Brightness is in vogue now. Five years ago, gold, silver and red shoes were considered extremely vulgar and unbearable. This year the opposite is true. Designers advise not to choose boring monochromatic options, but to play with color solutions as long as fashion trends allow it.

So, you can safely buy shoes of acid color or gold with a silver tint. You can wear shoes that combine multiple colors. But! There is an important rule here. Although such shoes are kept in the top of fashionable solutions, you should not abuse them. Let your sparkly shoes become the highlight of the outfit, while the rest of the clothes should be picked up in a more soothing color scheme.

As in the previous season, shoes of all shades of nude remain fashionable. Shoes in sand, beige and gray tones will go well with any bow. This season is also rich in prints. In the Dolce & Gabbana collection, we can see shoes with embroidered flowers of various shades. Shoes with plastic inserts in other colors or completely transparent are especially popular.

Ties, laces, metal inserts and military color will also be trendy this season.

Fashion trends

The following models of heels will be fashionable this season:

• Pointed toe... For a long time, this style remained in the shadows. But for two seasons in a row, women of fashion have been buying shoes with a pointed toe.

• Chunky heel. As strange as it may sound, but such a heel makes the image more feminine. The massiveness of the shoe emphasizes the lightness of the gait and the slimness of the legs.

• Sculpted heel. Some of the models are real works of art. In such shoes, you will never go unnoticed.

• Low heel. Everything new is well forgotten old. The return to fashion of low heels and the style of a glass is another confirmation of this. - straps and clasps.

• Velvet shoes. Velvet is the most fashionable material 2016-2017. So you absolutely can't go wrong with buying shoes made of this material. The only thing is that you will have to walk very carefully in them, because velvet is not the most practical material.

• Metallic shades... It is worth taking courage and trying to wear gold or silver shoes, because this is a real must-have of the season!

Fur trim. If earlier you could afford fur trim only in house slippers, now girls in fluffy shoes boldly walk around the city. Moreover, the finish can be not only on the top of the shoes, but also on the heel.

Greetings, my dears! I think everyone knows how shoes can drastically change an outfit. Regular jeans and a T-shirt become chic and stylish when worn with bright and original shoes. And for short girls, heels are our everything. However, these are the most uncomfortable shoes, especially if you walk in them all day. In this article, I'll show you how to choose a comfortable heel: the right height to make your shoes as comfortable as possible. Well, of course I’ll tell you what to combine shoes with different heel heights to look stylish and interesting!

Of course, trying to find the same pair that will be comfortable and comfortable as house slippers is completely useless. But the pain after wearing the shoes also appears for a reason. She says that the height is not chosen correctly. And flat shoes can be no less harmful than tall stiletto heels. I suppose many people noticed that in some shoes you can run at least all day, while in others - your legs fall off after half an hour?

Why are some heels more comfortable than others?

The thing is that our foot has a natural angle of ascent, so according to it, each girl has her own ideal heel height. You can define it yourself. Walk around the house without shoes and stand on tiptoe. Which is more convenient for you: walking directly on your toes or on the balls of your feet? It is this size that will be comfortable for you.

It also affects the mobility of your ankles, which depends on the size of the cavity between the ankle and heel (sinuses of the tarsus). In this place is the interosseous ligament. Therefore, those who have these ligaments are less mobile feel better in flat-soled shoes, and accordingly, those who have them are more mobile easily walk on stiletto heels.

How to determine the height of the heel?

So, here is a simple instruction on how to choose the right heel. I'll tell you right away that you need an assistant. So rather call your friends, sisters, mom, especially since they will also need it (a reason for a bachelorette party!).

The position of the foot, in which the leg already needs to relax, will help to determine.

1. Take off your shoes and sit upright in a chair. The seat should be level and your feet should be on the floor at a 90 degree angle. Back straight. You should be comfortable.
2. Extend one leg in front of you in a straight line, while the other remains in its original position.
3. Now relax your foot and ankle on the extended leg. You will see how the foot will go back a little, that is, this height is comfortable for you. Or perhaps the whole foot will straighten, which means that you will have comfortable flat-soled shoes.
4. Take a measuring tape and carefully measure the distance from the edge of your heel to the tip of your thumb (keep the tape parallel to the floor). Then draw a mental line perpendicularly from the ball of the foot to the tape. That number of centimeters on the tape will ultimately be your ideal height.

Little secrets

To avoid various deformations and problems with the feet, for example, curvatures, bursitis, calluses, etc., knowing the ideal height is not enough. It is important that the toe of the shoe is loose enough so that it does not press or pinch. Often this part is very narrow, which leads to the development of various diseases of the feet.

Plus, you shouldn't lose your balance and feel uncomfortable. There should be no tension in the legs so as not to fall. The heel should be positioned closer to the front of the foot to support the ankle.

A narrow instep at the shoes will help relieve stress and strain on your toes. Thus, they will support the arch of the foot, preventing it from sliding down and causing pain.

Summarizing all of the above, when choosing shoes, consider:

1. Choose a well-constructed pair that will support the arch of your foot.
2. There should be enough room in the toes for your toes, so it is very important to choose the right size for your heels.
3. With your chosen pair of shoes, you shouldn't lose balance.
4. So it turns out that good shoes cannot be cheap. Finally, remember that unlike shoes, you have only one feet and cannot be replaced or discarded. Therefore, take care of your legs.

which heel to choose?

• Heel 2- 4 cm

This height is comfortable the greatest number of people. It raises a little, the leg is comfortable, there is support for the foot, but there are no problems with maintaining balance. In addition, kitten heel looks very cute and feminine, especially when paired with a retro look. Some low-heeled shoes look great with different ankle embellishments.

• 5-6 cm heel

In this case, you have both stability and height. Looks more flirtatious than short ones, but chaste at the same time. Mid heels look great with an open toe, tapered heel, ankle and heel straps. Such shoes will be appropriate in the office and at an informal party.

• 7-9 cm heel

Suitable for almost any occasion: from the office to going out on the red carpet. If this is your ideal height, then you are lucky. It is suitable for light and relaxed wedges and elegant boats.

If a little too high for you, then wear such shoes for a short time and at events where you will mostly sit.

• 10-11 cm heel

This height is both chic and absurd at the same time due to the unnatural bending of the foot. In such shoes, it is easy to create the image of a fatal seducer, just let there be enough room for your toes in the toe or choose models with an open toe. But mules and other models that do not support the arch of the foot should be discarded, otherwise, you risk breaking not only your legs, but also your neck.

• Heel 12cm and up

These shoes should be avoided altogether. In it, the legs are in an unnatural position, and there is no balance and stability. These heels look just absurd, crazy and ridiculous. They will not add either femininity or elegance, but a whole bunch of foot injuries and diseases are guaranteed to you. Take care of your legs.

• Platform

If you cannot live without extremely high shoes, then the best solution will become a platform. On a 3.4 cm platform, a 12 cm heel will feel like an 8-9 cm heel, which is more comfortable and stable.

On the other hand, a wrong platform can make you unstable and your legs will twist. So this is just trial and error. You need to try on your shoes until you find a pair in which you can easily maintain balance and your feet will not give way.

Another pitfall

The fact is that in heels the gait is much slower, so in the long term, knees and ligaments in these places begin to injure. So if you don't wear heels every day and alternate them with flat heels, then you should be fine. But if there are any problems with the knee joints, be careful.

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This concludes my post. Find your ideal height and only wear comfortable shoes. Your legs should be perfect. Do not forget to subscribe to updates, share links and discuss with your friends on social networks.

According to Christian Louboutin, who makes the most comfortable shoes in the world, ideal hairpin height - 11 cm... Favorite designer Carrie Bradshaw from the TV series "Sex in big city"Manolo Blahnik:" You shouldn't go to extremes. A heel higher than 11.5 cm makes it difficult to walk beautifully and looks inelegant, ”warns the designer.

But to some it will seem high and 6 cm heels, while others adhere to the principle “never wear less than 10 cm”.

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So what is the ideal heel height and how to choose the right shoes for you?

According to proportionality theory The ideal heel height can be calculated using the following formula:

1. Divide your height in centimeters by your leg length (also in centimeters), measured from your waist to the floor.

2. Then we calculate the difference between the obtained value and the coefficient of the ideal ratio between height and leg length (it is 1.61).

3. The figure that will turn out in the end should be multiplied by 10. This will be the height in centimeters of the most correct and harmonious heel for you.

For example:

1.164cm (this is your height) / 84 (this is waist to floor length) = 1.95

2. 1,95 – 1,61=0,34

3.34 x 10 = 3.4 cm.

Medically, in everyday shoes, the ideal heel height should be within 2-4 cm. If you wear a higher heel, then the load on the legs is not distributed physiologically, and it turns out that each step gives to the spine. After some time, it is fraught with diseases of the veins, joints and spine.

Orthopedists have developed their own formula for calculating the most physiological height heel: the length of the foot in centimeters divided by seven.

For example:

25/7 = 3.57 cm.

Heels of exactly this height help the feet when walking and protect them from fatigue.

The heel height, calculated using the two formulas, must match. If you prefer a platform to a heel, then there are also disadvantages. Not everyone knows that prolonged and frequent walking on the platform can lead to flat feet. The platform is especially harmful for young girls, even if its height corresponds to the norm, it is because of the platform that the muscles of the feet almost stop working.

Lovers of shoes with a very pointed toe should keep in mind that due to constant squeezing and squeezing, the toes can gradually deform and this can lead to the development of flat feet. A design that extends the lifespan of a pointed shoe is that the edge of the outsole protrudes slightly forward, absorbing accidental impacts.

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Here are the attributes of the correct shoe:

Stable heel 2-6 cm high,

The optimal width of the sock, which does not pinch the toes,

Not too stiff sole,

Natural materials are breathable.

But, all of the above, of course, does not mean that shoes with high heels, platforms or with a very pointed toe should not be worn at all. Everything is good in moderation, and girls may well have such shoes in their wardrobe. But just save it for special occasions. After all, it is important not only WHAT to wear, but also WHERE and HOW!