I wore heels for the 12 hours the other day. I’m extremely flat-footed. They were TOMS wedged booties. *Disclosure: The longest I’ve worn heels before this was 2 hours*. Here were the different stages I went through while wearing my booties:
Stage 1: I look GREAT!
The first look in the mirror
Stage 2: This isn’t so bad!
Walking around your apartment
Stage 3: If I take 2 Ibuprofen, then I won’t feel a thing!
Right before you leave your place for the day
Stage 4: Ok, a little pain but I still look good!
I can survive this! I’m walking properly (right?)
Stage 5: I need to distract myself from this!
The pulsing in the heels of my feet are normal right?
Stage 6: How long until I can sit down?!
Is that my destination ahead?
Stage 7: FINALLY! A chair!
This chair has never felt so good.
Stage 8: Standing up again
You mean I have to walk in these…again?
Stage 9: No quitting
I’m in too deep now to switch shoes!
Stage 10: Past the point of pain
I feel like a girl who has her life together! Carrie Bradshaw who?
Stage 11: Lying to yourself
I can’t walk anymore! I lied! When can I get out of these?
Stage 12: Home
I can’t feel my feet anymore but that wasn’t so bad!
For the girl who feels better wearing tennis shoes, heels can be tricky and painful. But they have a way of making you feel great and they’re an awesome workout for your legs!