Women have many reasons to wear high heels: to appear taller, slimmer, to add a touch of sexuality to their image, or to look more solid. And although the current fashion allows you to do without high heels, ladies are still used to wearing them both in public and in the office. But how to find a balance between beauty and convenience, so that in shoes you can not only sit beautifully with your legs crossed, but also walk around the city, stand during a performance or dance all night? AnySports has collected some useful tips from Russian and foreign celebrities.
Down with heels - recipe from actress Emmy Thompson
At this year's Golden Globes, Emmy Thompson defiantly ditched her high-heeled sandals as she walked down the stage barefoot.
By the way, she is not a pioneer in this: earlier actress Julia Roberts expressed her protest to the dress code in Cannes. In 2015, she walked barefoot down the red carpet of the film festival. Maybe you should follow their example and say goodbye to uncomfortable shoes?
Patch-taped fingers - advice from a 70s top model
Did you know that the way that allows you to walk in heels for a long time without experiencing pain was invented by top model Marie Helvin in the 1970s? The ex-wife of photographer David Bailey, who spent hundreds of evenings in high heels, advised all fashionistas and socialites to tie the third and fourth toes with a plaster or ordinary ribbon.
The secret of this "trick" is simple: when walking in heels, the main load falls on the forefoot and on the pads of the toes. Often the weight is unevenly distributed across the foot because we are walking on uneven surfaces. If you tie these toes together, the weight will be distributed over the entire foot, including the heel. And this greatly facilitates walking in heels.
Bigger doesn't mean worse - Kristen Stewart guarantees
Another life hack, but from modern stars, is to buy shoes one or two sizes larger. Hollywood opponent of heels Kristen Stewart actively uses this method, parading along the red carpet.
In everyday life, Kristen prefers sports shoes or military-style shoes, but when she needs to go out in an evening dress, with expensive jewelry and heels, she simply puts on a pair of shoes that are too big for her.
Larger shoes do not fit snugly around the foot, which prevents calluses and chafing. Recently, this method of protecting your legs from overstrain has become popular with movie stars. So that the foot does not move out, stylists put silicone insoles in the artists' shoes or simply glue tape on the inside of the shoes.
Contrast shower for recovery - advice from ballerina Angelina Vorontsova
So that your legs are always in good shape and do not ache after walking in heels for a long time, proper care is necessary. Russian ballerina Angelina Vorontsova advises using a contrast shower to relieve leg fatigue, and this should be done at least once a day: a minute of cold water, 30 seconds of warm water. “If you want to tone your legs, then finish the procedure with a cold shower, if you need to calm down - with warm water,” says Angelina Vorontsova.
Before putting on new shoes, the ballerina advises to immediately glue the heels and toes with adhesive plaster - those places that you usually rub. And it's best to do this before you have a blister. “Believe me, there is no other universal remedy,” she says.
Swimming and diet - Naomi Campbell's secret to beautiful legs
American model Naomi Campbell, forced to walk in heels for 12 hours a day, advises spending free time in the pool. This will simultaneously strengthen and relax the muscles in your back and legs. Also, the top model advises to follow a diet low in unhealthy fats in order to reduce the burden on the heart and prevent vascular diseases (including varicose veins).
Flamingo heels - an innovation from designer Alice Smelli
Last year, young designer Alice Smelli created shoes that can be worn for 18 hours without discomfort. The idea of innovative shoes was "suggested" to her by flamingos! These birds, which stand on one leg for a long time, turned out to have an ideal weight distribution on the leg. Smellie shoes have a small heel and a strap that supports the foot. The weight is evenly distributed so you don't feel pain.
Healthy legs and beautiful legs are the calling card of a modern active woman. Take care of them, give them rest, and if necessary, throw away the heels you hate. Your health is more important than generally accepted rules!
