How do I know if I've chosen the right heel height?
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Heels guide
At Joheela, you can customize your pair of shoes with the height and heel shape of your choice.
Are you lost and don't know which heel to choose? Are you wondering which shape and height is best for your practice? Stiletto, flared orchunky ? In this guide, you'll find all the tips you need to choose the right heel.
Stiletto heels
With its slim and slender shape, the stiletto heel elongates your figure and highlights your legs. Discreet by its finesse, it certainly gives your dance a modern and sexy touch. The stiletto shape is the trendiest shape and the most suitable for the practice of heel dancing (heels, street heels, hip-hop heels...). It can also be used for voguing or cabaret. Some also sometimes use it for Kizomba. If you practice another type of heel dance, don't hesitate to ask your teacher if he or she prefers thin heels for your practice. The stiletto heel is available in 3 different customization heights: 8.5cm, 10cm and 11cm.
Note that heel heights vary by a few millimeters according to shoe size, to ensure comfort and stability. Below are the actual heel heights according to size:
| Size (EU) | Â 8.5cm stiletto | Â 10cm stiletto | Â 11cm stiletto |
| 33 Ă 37 | 8.6cm | 10cm | 10.2cm |
| 38 | 8.8cm | 10.4cm | 10.2cm |
| 39 Ă 41 | 8.8cm | 10.4cm | 10.4cm |
| 42 Ă 43 | 8.8cm | 10.4cm | 10.7cm |
| 44 Ă 50 | 9cm | 10.6cm | 11.2cm |
Flared heels
The flared heel is the most common heel shape for dance shoes, as it is used for Latin and ballroom dancing. Its conical shape, widened at the bottom, is elegant and classic. It is therefore also suitable for cabaret. This heel shape gives greater stability, as the heel toe is wider.
Flared heels - different customization heights :
Note that heel heights vary by a few millimeters according to shoe size, to ensure comfort and stability. Below are the actual heel heights according to size:
| Size (EU) | Â 7.5cm flared | 9cm flared |
| 33 Ă 37 | 7.2cm | 8.8cm |
| 38 Ă 41 | 7.4cm | 8.8cm |
| 42 Ă 43 | 7.6cm | 8.8cm |
| 44 Ă 50 | 7.6cm | 9cm |
Chunky heel
Heels chunky have a very fashionable style, but are less refined than thinner heels. They can be used to start dancing in heels, when you have balance problems or an injury, or when you want to wear your pair every day outside the dance hall. Â
Note that heel heights vary by a few millimeters according to shoe size, to ensure comfort and stability. Below are the actual heel heights according to size:
| Size (EU) | 10cm chunky |
| 33 Ă 37 | 9.5cm |
| 38 Ă 43 | 9.5cm |
| 44 Ă 50 | 9.8cm |
Which heel height to choose?
The choice of heel height is really personal. You need to feel comfortable in your heels, whether in terms of stability or self-confidence: so choose a pair of heels whose height makes you feel beautiful and confident!Â
However, if you're lost, here are some tips for choosing your heel height:
- If you're just starting out and you're afraid you won't feel comfortable because you don't wear many heels, you can start with a heel height of between 7.5cm and 8.5cm.
- If you're a beginner and want to challenge yourself, or if you'd like to have a pretty silhouette, but still have a comfortable heel height, 10cm is the ideal average heel height for heel courses.
- If you're already accustomed to wearing heels, or if you want to show off your figure even more, you can choose a heel height greater than 10cm. The higher and slimmer the heel, the more your silhouette is enhanced!Â
Please note that the heel height may vary by a few millimetres depending on the size to ensure comfort and stability of the shoe.
How do I know if I've chosen the right heel height?
The choice of heel height is really personal. You need to feel comfortable in your heels, whether in terms of stability or self-confidence: so choose a pair of heels whose height makes you feel beautiful and confident!Â
However, if you're lost, here are some tips for choosing your heel height:
- If you're just starting out and you're afraid you won't feel comfortable because you don't wear many heels, you can start with a heel height of between 7.5cm and 8.5cm.
- If you're a beginner and want to challenge yourself, or if you'd like to have a pretty silhouette, but still have a comfortable heel height, 10cm is the ideal average heel height for heel courses.
- If you're already accustomed to wearing heels, or if you want to show off your figure even more, you can choose a heel height greater than 10cm. The higher and slimmer the heel, the more your silhouette is enhanced!Â
If you're still hesitating about choosing your heels, send us a message by clicking here and we'll help you make your choice!
