18/11/2024
INTERVIEW with runner Silvana about her GLORIELLAS experience, comfortable high heels and running training
Gaby: Hello Silvana, thank you for taking the time to share your experiences with GLORIELLAS and your training tips for a healthy walking style. As a runner, you’re an expert on foot health and comfort. What particularly impressed you about GLORIELLAS?
Silvana: Hello Gaby, thank you for having me! As a passionate runner who prioritizes foot health daily, I was really skeptical about whether comfortable high heels could actually exist. But GLORIELLAS completely amazed me! They fit perfectly, which is absolutely essential if you’re looking for high heels that are comfortable and suitable for the business world. What stands out the most is the cushioning in the forefoot area – it’s brilliant. You can hardly tell the difference from high-quality running shoes. It feels like walking on a soft cloud under your toes and balls of your feet. The soft leather and precise craftsmanship make the shoes feel like a second skin, making GLORIELLAS my go-to comfortable business heels for work and meetings.
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Gaby: You wear GLORIELLAS in business, and as a runner who places high demands on foot health. How has wearing high heels affected your appearance in a professional context?
Silvana: Absolutely positive! As a woman of small stature who is often working in management rounds and meetings, the GLORIELLAS high heel gives me exactly the boost of self-confidence that I need. The shoe is a perfect combination of comfort and style - for a confident appearance in business. In the past, I often had the problem of aching feet and feeling uncomfortable after a few hours in other high heels. With the GLORIELLAS, on the other hand, I can walk safely and without pain because they support and stabilize the foot perfectly. As a runner, performance is just as important to me as style, and that's exactly what these high heels deliver - they support the correct posture and movement required for an elegant walk. GORIELLAS is a brand that has managed to combine comfort and elegance. I feel confident in them and at the same time have the confidence that I can walk all day without pain.
Gaby: Many women often feel insecure in high heels and are afraid of stumbling or getting painful feet. What are your tips for walking more confidently and relaxed in high heels?
Silvana: Great topic!
Walking gracefully in high heels requires a lot of body awareness – specifically, the proper activation of certain muscle groups. Here are 3 essential exercises I recommend for anyone wanting to feel more confident in high heels:
1. For a strong foot arch: Start by standing with your feet together and feeling how your weight is distributed across your soles. Then rise onto your tiptoes to balance and strengthen your foot muscles. This exercise is excellent for training the arch of your foot, ankle joints, and calf muscles – all essential for wearing high heels.
2. Adductors and balance: The adductors (inner thigh muscles) are key for stability. Stand on one leg and extend the other forward. Ensure your heels are slightly turned towards each other, and your toes point slightly outward. Then push yourself upward gently and alternate legs. This strengthens the adductors and greatly improves stability.
3. Leg muscle strengthening:
Place both feet together, bend your knees slightly, and swing them forward while rolling your foot from the ball to the heel.
Practicing these exercises regularly will make walking in high heels much more secure and pain-free. Wobbling often occurs when your muscles aren’t providing enough support. A crucial tip is to shift your weight to the inner edge of the foot – this helps with stability and makes walking more comfortable. Also, keep your toes pointing slightly outward, which enhances stability and prevents “twisting”.
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Gaby: That sounds fantastic and incredibly practical. Back to GLORIELLAS – what makes these high heels so special compared to others?
Silvana: It’s hard to describe, but GLORIELLAS truly offer unmatched stability and comfort. They feature a unique forefoot cushioning that prevents pain, which is exceptional in the world of pumps. As a runner, I really appreciate the details – the soft leather, ergonomic design, and especially the perfectly cushioned sole. GLORIELLAS are high-performance heels that support the foot, optimize posture, and look stunning all at once. This is a huge advantage because I don’t want to choose between elegance and functionality. They’re the perfect high heels that allow me to come home pain-free after a long day at work or in meetings. The feeling is comparable to well-cushioned running shoes, which is a major win for me as a runner.
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Gaby: Are there any other tips you would like to share with other women who are also looking for comfortable high heels for everyday wear?
Silvana: Absolutely! Fit is the most important factor for high heels. The shoe must fit perfectly – neither too big nor too small – to walk comfortably and elegant. It’s also crucial to train your foot muscles. The 3 exercises I mentioned earlier are excellent for this. Regularly strengthening the right foot and leg muscles will help you feel more comfortable and confident in high heels.
Gaby: Silvana, thank you for the inspiring conversation and the valuable tips. Your enthusiasm for GLORIELLAS is really infectious and I'm sure that many fashion-conscious women will be able to take away valuable ideas from here.
Silvana: You’re very welcome, Gaby! It’s a pleasure to show other women that it’s possible to be both comfortable and confident in high heels – with the right shoes and proper training!
