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High heels are one of the sexiest forms of footwear available, but they are also the most difficult shoes to get right in terms of comfort, fit and style and so here is a quick guide to buying the right high heels for you.

Measure Up
High heels can be difficult to walk in, but half the battle is making sure you get the best fit possible. Go to a shoe shop when it is a bit quieter and get the assistant to measure both of your feet properly, and you may even discover that one foot is slightly larger or wider than the other.

Try Shoes On
Remember that shoe sizes can vary slightly across the brands, so make sure you try on each pair of shoes before you buy them, as you may be a size 7 in one style, but need a 7.5 or even an 8 in another. Try to avoid buying a pair of high heels unless you have tried them on and walked around in them for a few moments, as some styles can be very uncomfortable with certain foot shapes. For example if you have quite long toes then high heels that come into a sharp point at the end can actually be very uncomfortable for you, and you may well find you are not able to wear them for very long without getting painful feet and blisters on your toes.

Quality
Another part of how well you can walk in high heels is how well the shoe is made and balanced. Check the shoe carefully to make sure the heel is seamlessly attached to the sole and that it has a heel tip, which is a little layer of rubber on the heel that helps to prevent slipping and make it easier for you to walk. Next look at the sole and make sure it is not too flat, and check it has a bit of give, then also check there is some padding on the inside foot bed. Very flat, inflexible shoes can be quite hard on your feet, and are painful to walk around in after just a short while, so give yourself every chance you can by picking a more comfortable shoe.

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