You may have heard that a college in London has started a six-week course in how to walk in high heels. There are sure to be two extremes of opinion about this: ‘How ridiculous!' and ‘Where can I sign up?' Wearing heels can increase your confidence and even improve the silhouette of your body, but it does have its hazards and takes some getting used to. If you don't fancy paying for the course but want to improve your walk, here are some top tips from modelling agency Models Direct.• Do some exercise. Exercise and strengthen your feet in preparation for heels by pointing, flexing and doing ankle rotations. You can also get your feet ready for the change of angle by standing and walking on the balls of your feet. This will also help to improve your balance, something very important for any high-heel wearer!• If the shoe fits… When you're buying a new pair of heels, whether they're wedges, stilettos or boots, Models Direct remind you that it's important to make sure they fit. Ill-fitting shoes can damage your feet and cause backache. Wedges and boots with thicker heels are easier to walk in and a good starting point when learning to walk in heels. Once you've mastered these you can move on to more glamorous stilettos.• Practice makes perfect. You've found the perfect pair of shoes for your special occasion so you don't want to spend your night feeling in pain or uncomfortable – or even changing shoes altogether! Break in a new pair of shoes by wearing them around the house or walking around the block for a couple of hours. If you're completely new to wearing high heels, this is absolutely essential. Start off wearing them on a hard, smooth surface and then move on to different textured surface. You'll no doubt encounter some cobbles or grass at some point and these can be difficult to walk on, especially if your heels are sinking into the turf! To prevent this,
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