Dancing the night away with friends is one of the best ways to spend your free time and make memories. Dancing in heels can be challenging but we women do somehow manage it. However, if you’re struggling to dance in heels, this guide will definitely help you! Continue reading to find comfortable heels for dancing and some tips on how to throw shapes in your favourite pair.
Why does it hurt to dance in heels?
One major problem with dancing in heels is the pain it can cause, especially if you’re dancing for long periods of time. But, why does it hurt so much?
One main reason why dancing in heels hurts is because when you wear heels your body weight shifts to the balls of your feet. This shift in position puts a lot more pressure on the forefoot, and the pain is heightened on the pad of the feet because of peak impact every time you take a step.
Plus, the shape of the shoes constricts your toes. Most high heels have a narrow shape so your foot is pinched forward because of the shift in body weight. Dancing in heels doesn’t just hurt your feet; it can hurt your ankles and calf muscles. Posture is also affected by dancing in heels which can occasionally hurt your back.
How do you dance in heels?
When preparing to dance in heels, there are a number of considerations you need to make to ensure your comfort all night long. By following our tips, you may be able to keep your heels on the whole night, even on the journey home (because, as we all know, the heels do come off at some point of a night out!).
Here are our tips on how to dance in heels:
- Choose your shoes wisely
- Start with low heel heights
- Wear extra padding
- Check your foot shape
- Strengthen problem areas
Choose your shoes wisely
The first thing you must do before dancing in heels is to ensure that you choose your shoes wisely. Those huge stilettos may seem appealing but think about how difficult you’ll find it to just walk, never mind dance!
Pick comfortable heels for dancing, like block heels, platform heels and wedges. It may even come down to trial and error when choosing heels for dancing. However, just remember to choose wisely in order to give yourself the best chance of comfort.
Start with low heel heights
The next thing to consider when dancing in heels is to pick low-height heels. As mentioned above, stilettos are unlikely to offer you the support you need to dance the night away. Low-height heels like kitten heels could be a good place to start.
Wear extra padding
Think about wearing extra padding on your feet too. Heels with a little extra padding in the sole are ideal for ensuring comfortable feet all night long!
Check your foot shape
Some pairs of heels tend to squeeze the feet and toes, making them extra uncomfortable to wear. Checking the shape of your feet is actually an important step for ensuring your comfort while dancing in heels. If you have wider feet, you should consider wider heels to make sure you’re comfortable and can show off your dance moves.
Strengthen problem areas
If you’re consistently having pain and aches in your ankles, calves, back and feet, you should consider trying to strengthen them. You can perform at-home exercises and workouts that will greatly improve the strength in these key areas of your body. You may start to feel a difference extremely quickly.
Comfortable heels for dancing at EGO
Now you’ve picked up some tips on how to dance in heels, you’ll be able to hit the dance floor all night. Pair your beautiful dancing heels with clothes from EGO. Not only do we have shorts, skirts, dresses and co-ords, but you can also find jumpsuits, trousers, boots of all styles, trainers and much more.
If you’d like to find more information about EGO’s products or to check on the status of your order, don’t hesitate to contact us.
