Heels as Wheels

Ladies,

Out of respect to the shoe gods: Manolo, Louboutin, and Prada...

If you are going to wear heels on the streets of New York, I suggest carrying (discreetly) a pair of more comfortable shoes. Why? Because some of you, heck I am even guilty too, tend to give away how long we have been walking in heels or better yet we suggest it is our first time EVER wearing them.

When you start arching over, with booty out, chest forward, it is probably time to slip on the flats. When it starts to take 10 steps to make a regular step, start looking for a bench or wall to (discreetly) slip on the flats. When your ankles start tilting and falling inward or even outward, you probably should practice walking around the house a little bit more before making your debut -- or if you are saying "I always wear heels, this just started happening!" then maybe consider if the heel is too high. Most importantly, when you start making unattractive facial expressions that scream "ow, ow, ow" with each step, time for the flats!

Several more words of advice:
If you are wearing tights that are of certain design, your feet will start hurting faster. The uneven bottom of the tights on the feet start kicking in after a few avenues. I suggest, if you are wearing boots, to where a pair of slim socks over your feet. If you are wearing these with heels, I suggest not walking for very long in them.

NEVER, EVER, change your shoes in the actual subway. People love to people watch so you will most likely be seen. Trust me, I have considered doing it but decided I could not bare the shame of all those strangers knowing my stiletto boots defeated me.

If you are stuck on 6th ave. and still have to make it to Park and you're already dying, pretend you are in a New York movie -- this always gets a few extra miles in.

Godspeed & Gucci,
A.