Thursday, June 25, 2009

7 Elegant Steps 2 Heels by Myst!

Dear Readers,

I had received a message on facebook by a Carnival Mas Troupe. I think it is pretty interesting so I decided to share it with you. The name of the Troupe is Myst and This is Step one and I had just received Step 5. So when I read it and get all the pics together I will post it. The name is 7 Elegant Steps 2 Heels! Enjoy.

Step One: How 2 Buy Comfortable Heels

Comfortable heels. No, it’s not an oxymoron. There really are some shoes out there that are stylish and sexy both. Please don’t forsake fashion for fundamental functionalism. Don’t give in to tacky flip flops or ugly Birkenstocks.
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What do you look for in a comfortable heeled shoe?

1. Be sure you buy the right size. Many times our feet change in size over the years. Even half a size can make the difference between walking and wincing in pain or walking with a serious strut. Have your feet measured the next time you buy a pair of shoes.

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2. Look for a wide base where the heel meets the bottom of the shoe. This lends more support to the heel and puts less stress on the balls of your feet. I have a pair of BCBG’s with a 3 1/2 inch heel that I can wear all night because of this feature.
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3. Try a kitten heel. They aren’t quite as high as their 3 and 4 inch stiletto sisters, but they are quite cute, curvy and many shoe designers have quite a selection of kitten heels.
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4. A little padding under the ball of the foot works wonders. Either padding on the inside of the shoe or a thicker sole (or both) provide excellent shock absorption for the ball of the foot. Platform pumps which are all the rage this season are an even better choice, especially when they have the built in cushioning. This Via Spiga pump at www.Nordstrom.com is the perfect example.

Via Spiga 'Eddie' Sandal
5. Rounded toes squeeze toes less than pointy ones. So if you are going to be doing a lot of walking or on your feet constantly, opt for a shoe with more room in the toe area by choosing a rounded toe.
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6. Wedges give the illusion of height without sacrificing comfort. You basically have more shoe to walk on with a wedge heel. If they include good cushioning you’re on to a good shoe choice.
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7. Buy good leather. You shouldn’t have to break in your shoes. They will feel great the very first time you wear them.

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8. For ultimate comfort, check out Cole Haan’s Nike Air collection. Cole Haan joined forces with Nike to create dressy shoes with Nike Air cushioning. The result is you have shoes like this that look way too good to feel good.
SCARLET AIR SANDAL
Last but not least, when you are wearing those super sexy stilettos, try using an insert for the ball of your feet. Foot Petals makes a variety cushions that provide comfort in all types of shoes.
Hopefully with these few tips, you will be able to find some comfy stylish comfy shoes. Have a favorite brand that works for you?
Extracted from shoeboxers.com

7 Steps is brought to you by Myst Carnival & Elegant Steps.Elegant Steps is now offering a 5% discount to all persons purchasing tickets for HEELZ: the inclusive and will award the first 50 person at the event with exclusive Elegant Steps Discount Cards.


That was some good info. Hope it was helpful. The * was suppose to mean that The pics were all by me, but I got lazy and just put them on a few. The message I got had no pictures so I was improvising!!

OXXO

Mayeshah!!

1 comment:

Lyla said...

Awesome selection of beautiful shoes. I always prefer to wear cool and comfortable shoes.