Walking in high heels as a crossdresser/transgender can be a massive obstacle for beginners to get over. People tend to buy the wrong type of shoe by trying to copy what other beautiful females wear without realizing that a different set of rules apply to us.

The difference a wrong pair of high heels can do to a crossdresser/transgender is devastating. You lose your self-confidence, feminine energy, and body language when you try to compensate for wearing the wrong shoes. Add to the fact that it can be very painful, making you end up with cuts, bruises, and blisters as a result.

Therefore, if you are suffering from this. We have written a few tips for you to follow to ensure that you end up with the right type of shoes or high heels when shopping for your crossdressing transition.

Be wary of your foot size

You may or may not be aware of this, but everyone’s feet vary in size towards the end of the day. This is because we are on our feet throughout the day. Causing our feet to expand anywhere between 10 to 20% of our original size. Therefore, if you don’t account for this extra growth, regardless of what shoe you get. It will feel like you’ve picked the wrong one as your feet will be compressed and feel incredibly uncomfortable and painful.

The best way to prevent this from happening is to go shoe shopping after a few hours on your feet. This way, you can be sure that the shoes you try will remain comfortable when your feet are swollen towards the end of the day. Which is when most beginners crossdress until they get the confidence to do so in public.

Choosing the correct shoe size

To pick the right shoe, you first need to figure out your actual shoe size. To do so, wear a pair of regular socks and place your foot on a piece of paper. Taking a pencil, trace the outline of your foot on the paper. Next, measure the longest and widest part of your feet.

Take these measurements and compare them with a size chart that converts male shoe sizes to women.

Although this will give you a generic sizing match, you will still have a much better idea of your female shoe size before attempting to buy any heels. It is better to shop for shoes in person. However, if you do end up shopping online, use the measurements of your feet and compare them to the sizing chart of the manufacturer of the shoe you are interested in buying.

In terms of what shoe type to pick, open-toed shoes or boots with rounded toe-ends are best for men’s feet when looking for suitable women’s shoes. When it comes to selecting heels, understand that you are yet not comfortable in walking in high heels. The best way to start is by buying shorter and thicker heels. The wider base makes it easier to walk in and more comfortable than high heels.

Buy leather or suede

What adds to the comfort of your shoe is the material that it is made out of. Some shoes may look gorgeous to your eyes but wearing them will make you hate life. Instead, opt for shoes made of leather or suede material as these feel incredibly comfortable on your feet. Obviously, when we say leather, we are referring to faux or synthetic leather and not the real thing.

You also want to away from shoes that are made of plastic or rubber. These work out to be much cheaper, but they compromise on quality and comfort. Buying these may be a more affordable purchase but will end up costing you more money as these shoes are not durable, and they may cut your feet as well.

Try them on in-store and practice walking at home

This will obviously only work if you are confident enough to walk into and try on female shoes yourself. If you are afraid to do so, walk in with a friend or group of friends and have a fun shopping day. You do not have to worry though, anyone working in the fashion industry is well aware of men crossdressing and is incredibly friendly and helpful when they come across one of us.

The advantage to visiting stores in person is you get to try on different sizes and styles and walk around while wearing them in the store. That is the only way to truly know what looks good on you. What size fits your feet, and which shoe is the most comfortable for you.

You should also practice walking in them at home once you purchase the right pair for you. Place your feet from heel to toe and walk in short steps, placing one foot almost directly in front of each other. Spend half an hour of your day every morning and night to get comfortable in walking in heels before stepping outside in public.

Conclusion

Every crossdresser/transgender wants to look fabulous in high heels and feel like a runway supermodel. However, the reality is not all of us are ready to. The reality is walking in heels takes an immense amount of practice, and you need to make sure you buy the right type of shoe for your feet, which may or may not be high heels.

Take all the advice we have listed above and apply them when you decide to go shopping next. And you will have better luck picking shoes that are a better fit for you. Good luck and don’t forget to have fun!

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