Choosing the Correct Shoe for Your Height

Posted in: Fashion & Beauty,FYI Articles,Health & Fitness | November 16th, 2009

Too much height is way too much!

The average height for a female used to be 5’4″ to 5’6″. Your shoes should be balanced to not add to or take away from you if you are over average or under average in height. The average height may or may not be the same now. The word “normal” seems to change all of the time but some people seem to be better at carrying or should I say “working” a certain style better than others.

The person of average height can wear more of a variety in the height of the shoe. In short, a person who is 5’6″ can get away with a four inch heel and likewise, she can get away with flats. I am 5′ 3″ and I myself prefer a heel on all of my shoes at least 2 1/2″ – 3″. Height for me provides the illusion of longer legs. That’s exciting for me!

However, the misnomer is that a much shorter person should wear ‘stilts’ or what used to be termed ‘Tom Walkers’. They should not. A shorter person should wear only a couple of inches. The 4 or 5 inch heel would only give your body an imbalanced look rather than a taller look. And I for one am not looking to be a circus act. LOL

Likewise, the taller female should wear moderate to higher heels because the shorter heel will cause her am imbalanced look. Tall, long legs and higher heels are the rule.

Dee