My shoe purchase is the subject of making fun of me by family members. Recent years so .... a lot, I am in constant search of elegant, feminine, graceful shoes with gentle heels.


Usually the event ends with the acquisition of a lovely pair of something, united by one sign - a heel higher than 10 cm, here is my last "sparing" purchase, slippers a'la 12 cm ... No, well, you can bring a strong base underneath, of course, sparing the pride of a mature (in the sense of age, not in the sense of intelligence) lady is not wounded, there is gunpowder in the flasks!

Girls, this is not agitation - in no case, a high heel, when worn regularly, is a sore spine, joints and blood vessels. I already have all these charms in full, so if all is not lost yet, learn from other people's mistakes. And if it's too late, then I see no reason to deny myself the pleasure of wearing such shoes)

Nevertheless, I decided to find out the question of the optimal height of the heel. Here's what I found:

To determine the optimal heel height, you must divide your height (in cm) by the length of the legs (from the floor to the waist line). OtVcoefficient of the ideal ratio between leg length and height - 1.61 subtract the result and multiply itB by ten. The ideal individual heel height is obtained. For example, your height is 167 cm, B leg length is 108 cm. Divide 167 by 108 - we get 1.55 (1.61 - 1.55 = 0.06). Multiply 0.06 by 10 - the optimal heel height is 0.6 centimeters.

from the magazine "Liza" 25.2012

The calculation is made according to the principle of the golden ratio, it is the individual height of the heel that will make your feet look ideal in length in relation to the body.

Another way:

The formula that allows you to calculate the optimal heel height is to divide the length of the foot in centimeters by seven. A heel of this size helps the feet while walking and saves them from fatigue. The ideal height of such a heel is on average two to four centimeters.

New shoe care tip:

A new pair of shoes must be sprayed with a water and dirt-repellent aerosol immediately after the purchase (before the first use).


Curiosity or worse, judge for yourself:

The most ridiculous plastic surgery

Legs hurt, walking in heels turns into torture, but beauty is above all? For such stubborn ladies, doctors inject a biogel based on hyaluronic acid, which was originally used for injecting facial contour correction, into the skin of the feet. The resulting kind of soft pad allows for 6 to 12 months not to experience discomfort in the legs with constant stay on heels.

Oddly enough, initially men used the heel on shoes. The riders were held in the stirrups with this simple detail. Later, both men and women wore stiletto heels to avoid getting stuck in the mud. And only after a lapse of several hundred years, the heel turned into an attribute of ladies' shoes and a symbol of femininity and grace.

Of course, platform shoes make the look more sophisticated.

What should be the height of the stiletto heels, is it wise to wear high heels? Let's try to find out.

Do you need a heel at all?

Women and girls of different ages often choose and wear shoes on high heels... But not everyone knows that the wrong choice of height and shape of this shoe part can lead to serious diseases of the legs and spine.



High shoes can be the culprit of serious diseases: photo

Doctors' opinions

If in shoes designed for every day, the heel is too narrow, then the load on the foot will be unevenly distributed. As a result, there will be rapid leg fatigue and even vein problems.

  1. Doctors insist that comfortable height the heel should be 4 cm. Shoes exceeding this height can lead to stretching of the tendon.
  2. Podiatrists have even invented special formulas to calculate the correct size of the back of the shoe based on the height and length of the woman's foot.
  • The length (in centimeters) of the foot must be divided by 7.

Another more complex formula also calculates the appropriate height:

  • The woman's height (cm) should be divided by the leg length from the beginning of the thigh to the floor in centimeters. After that, it is necessary to subtract 1.61 from the result and multiply the resulting number by 10.



Put on optimal size studs and you don't have to suffer

  • When you choose summer shoes or sandals with an open heel, you should pay attention to the model's nose - it should hold the foot well. The closed toe in such high-heeled models unambiguously lengthens the feet of the owner of the shoe.
  • When buying open-toed sandals, you need to choose a model so that your thumb does not touch the toe of the sandals.
  • It is advisable not to be in high-heeled shoes all day. During the day, you need to change your shoes several times.



Rest your feet during the day - swap out very high heels for more comfortable shoes

  • Make sure that the stud is stable, no matter if it is high or low.
  • It can also be helpful to wear soft insoles to reduce pressure on your knees.

Finally



The instruction is as follows: high heels - you can buy and wear, but sometimes not for long

The conclusions and recommendations written above do not mean at all that it is necessary to completely abandon shoes with heels. Science has proven that absolutely flat shoes, for example, ballet flats or sneakers, cause no less damage to health than wearing large heels.

If you wear shoes without a heel for a long time, flat feet develop. The safest and even most useful height will be from 3 to 5 cm. Well, for special events or special meetings and dates, you can afford a heel and the highest shoes.

How to choose comfortable high heels? About this video:

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 will show you how to choose comfortable heel: suitable height to make the 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 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 stilettos. 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 the heel to the tip 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. In 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 at the same time chaste. 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 seductress, just let there be enough room in the toe part for your toes 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.

By the way, if you have not read it yet, then look at my articles "" and "". There is a lot of useful information!

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.

Kisses to all! See you later.

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Along with the famous red sole, it is the heel height of Louboutin shoes that is an iconic and very stylish symbol. None other than Christian Louboutin has approved a simple concept in modern fashion, the heel is not only beautiful, but also comfortable.

For almost forty years, the designer, despite the changing styles, has stood his ground. Namely, year after year it releases footwear collections with stunning heels. Oddly enough, the lines of his shoes are sold out instantly, without lingering on the shelves of branded boutiques.

Heel height of shoes from Christian Louboutin

Christian Louboutin considers his own muse to be an ordinary, but very petite woman, up to 165 centimeters tall, rightly believing that each of them is a potential beauty. This growth, by the way, is average and most widespread in the world. But in the standards of modern fashion - very high and slim figures, this fact can be ignored, or you can use it. Their original heels never drop below 12 centimeters.

This is if you want a credo, or maybe a brilliant idea of ​​the designer. Creating the first shoes, he methodically figured out exactly how to give almost any figure perfect proportions... The answer was surprisingly simple - just a high heel.

The first high-heeled Louboutin shoes appeared in the late 70s of the last century. The creation was based on a simple principle - to draw attention to one of the most beautiful parts. female body- legs. This is why Christian Louboutin dyed the soles of their shoes for their first show in a bright scarlet color. Then a bottle of nail polish was consumed ... Today, the composition of the paint for the soles of famous shoes is one of the brand's secrets. It cannot be faked, just like the perfect last with a very high heel - the cherished dream of any real fashionista.

By the way, the designer's first samples were not original, he just took the shoes that were prepared for the show. But creating his own collections - everything from a sketch, and Christian Louboutin draws perfectly - to finished sample exclusive.

Louboutin height is as active and indicative as bright red sole. The heel, according to the designer, is the embodiment of femininity and sexuality. It is impossible to argue with this, it is enough to look at any woman who prefers flat shoes. In order to wear it with dignity and at the same time look spectacular, you need to have outstanding external data. Such shoes look good only on thin and sonorous teenagers, and frankly disfigures a lady over 20. But Louboutin shoes with heels will turn any Cinderella into a princess.

Minimum and maximum heel height of Louboutin

The minimum is 12 centimeters. The designer annually releases limited collections of original models with heels of exactly this height. The maximum height can reach 20 centimeters. In such shoes, you can only stand effectively and take a selfie, the lover of sneakers and slippers will think. And it turns out to be wrong.

Thinking about which heel height is better, Louboutin calculated not only the ideal silhouette, but also the comfort of the owner of a spectacular pair of shoes. Along with the well-known red sole, the brand is famous for its amazingly comfortable last, these shoes are designed not only for catwalk shows, but also for every day. The designer's favorite models for many years are platform shoes and .. What height of the heel of Louboutin shoes will be yours? It's up to you to choose, but almost any pair guarantees a magical transformation.

Models on the platform are always in trend and look impeccably stylish. The simple is hidden in them, but effective secret- the height of the heel compensates for the height of the platform. Christian Louboutin has never been fond of solid and massive platforms, rightly believing that they are only for a very slender tall lady. And in his mind he always kept exclusively miniature lovers of good style with the most different types addition of figures.

The platform in such models has rather a decorative character. Minimal in volume, it is located only under the toe of the model, emphasizing the grace of the foot and the height of the heel.

However, the brand's collections also include low-heeled Louboutin shoes. First of all, these are snow-white wedding pumps. The bride should look demonstratively modest and innocent, as much as possible in some of the most expensive shoes in the world. By the way, the height of the heel in such models never exceeds the mark of 7 centimeters - Christian Louboutin, despite his love of shocking, is patriarchal and treats the image of the bride with respect.