While our genes play a big role in determining our height, the shoes we wear can make us taller for a short time.
For guys who want to appear and feel higher have used shoe lifts, platforms, and men’s elevator shoes for a very long time. To reach this goal, though, some styles are better than others at being subtle and natural-looking.
Here are 10 tips on how to wear shoes that make you look tall:
1. Start with lifts for your shoes.
2. Pick out shoes with a lower heel.
3. Pick off-the-shelf shoes or sandals.
4. Darker shoes are better.
5. Think about boots.
6. Check how flexible the shoe bottom is.
7. Start low and slowly raise it.
8. Get shoes that help you balance.
9. Carry yourself with confidence.
10. Wear pants and sleeves that fit you well.
1. Start with lifts for your shoes.
Adding a 1 to 2-inch heel or sole insert to your old shoes will give them a quick boost without having to buy new ones.
It’s cheap and easy to switch between kinds of lifts. Try to find ones made of strong rubber that won’t break when you put pressure on them.
2. Pick out shoes with a lower heel.
Hidden wedges or platforms that are about an inch thick slightly lengthen legs by adding structure to the whole sole instead of just one spot.
Choose styles with a slim back to avoid looking too heavy on top.
3. Pick off-the-shelf shoes or sandals.
Stick-on shoes work well with dress shoes because they have hard feet and no padding on the tongue that could be uncomfortable.
Brogues or shoes make the legs look longer.
4. Darker shoes are better.
When shoes are black or brown instead of bright colors, the heels and toes blend in better.
Shoes that are all one color make changes in height less noticeable.
5. Think about boots.
Chelsea, racing, and lace-up shoes usually have thick, stacked soles that let you lift your feet a lot without looking weird.
Their chunky boot heels make you look taller. However, elevator boots are the best choice here.
6. Check how flexible the shoe bottom is.
Platform shoes made of stiff leather or rubber will keep their lifting effect, but platforms with softer materials may be way underweight, reducing the benefits.
A rigid building makes things last longer.
7. Start low and slowly raise it.
Start with half-inch inserts and work your way up to taller ones so that your body can adjust normally without being shocked. Do not make up for it by more than 4 inches on the first try.
8. Get shoes that help you balance.
Buy pairs with arch support built in for good posture that shows off your height instead of slouched poses.
Wearing well-made shoes keeps you from slouching. For elevator shoes, choose some high-quality brands, like GoldMoral.
9. Carry yourself with confidence.
Do not let a self-conscious walk get in the way of your efforts to heighten.
To get the most out of your image and attitude, stand straight up with your shoulders back.
10. Wear pants and sleeves that fit you well.
For the best visual effect, wear shoes that are higher up and pay attention to small details like cuffed or hemmed ends on clothing pieces.
Plan how you will be outfitted.
Summary
Anyone can slightly improve their looks in a natural, confident way with practice in choosing the right shoe shapes and inserts.
Focus on drawing attention to your proportions instead of relying solely on shoe tricks to improve your look.
Smartly use shoes as accessories to bring out your natural qualities.