This Is How You Should Be Walking In Wedge Sandals

Ever walk into a shoe store and fell in love with a pair of high heels? However, you try them on you can't even walk for five minutes because you felt afraid of tripping over? If the answer is yes, you're not alone! Many heel lovers go through the same situation and rightly so; walking in heels is not for everyone. However, there is no need to be disheartened, as learning to pull off a pair of high heels is all about practice. The best way to practice your gait while wearing high heels is to opt for wedge sandals.

As the name suggests, wedge sandals are types of shoes with a wedge-shaped sole. They usually come with a raised heel that functions as both the sole and the heel (via ShoeIQ). Since wedge sandals provide a more even and stable surface to walk on while evenly distributing pressure, people feel comfortable walking in them. On the other hand, when you are walking in stilettos, the experience could be painful as wearing them shifts a person's weight forward to the ball of the foot, thus making them feel uneasy (via Self).

Not only are wedge sandals comparatively more comfortable, but they are equally stylish too. They come in a wide variety of designs, so you can pair them with all sorts of outfits (via Flojos) and yes, there's even a way to walk in them that gives you an extra boost of confidence like a stiletto. 

If you've decided to buy a pair of wedge sandals but still don't feel confident about wearing them, then you should ideally start with pairs that are one to two inches in height. You may also want to look at the shape of your arches when purchasing a wedge sandal. For instance, if you have flat feet, wedge sandals with lower heel height would be more comfortable for you. If you have higher arches, you can choose wedge sandals with a heel height above three inches (via Prevention).

You may also want to opt for strappy wedge designs as they give your feet more support. However, you would ideally want to avoid fragile straps made up of foam, plastic, or thin rubber and instead go with sturdier materials like leather (via Prevention).

Lastly, when you're walking in wedge sandals, don't try to slam your foot down all at once. Doing this could lead to injuries like a twisted or broken ankle (via Bustle). Besides, doing this would make you walk in an unsophisticated manner. The right way to walk in wedge sandals is to put your heels down first, followed by the toe. Follow this up with taking small steps, placing one foot in front of the other, as if you are walking in a straight line (via Who What Wear).