Height Lifts: All About Grow Taller Shoes
Grow taller shoes, also referred to as lift shoes, walk tall shoes or height-increasing shoes, look like any other footwear from the outside. They may have a heel that is not excessively high, but the heel just looks like an average one on an average shoe.
Inside the shoe and positioned under the foot is a raised platform or sole that invisibly adds height to the shoe, giving the wearer the appearance of being taller. While these types of shoes are available for women and guys, there are many more options for men than there are for women. Presumably, this is because off-the-rack women’s footwear offers more heel options.
How Much Height Will Grow Taller Shoes Add?
This depends largely on the manufacturer and the style of the shoe, but typically lift shoes add between 2 and 4 inches. In some cases, the more height that is added, the less the shoes look like “regular” shoes. This is because the sides of the shoes need to be higher to accommodate taller lifts, or because the heel height needs to increase to deliver the extra height. Shopping around will help you find elevator shoes that add height, but still look the way you want.
Shoe Lifts – Height-Increasing Inserts
Some companies also offer shoe lifts – platform inserts that can be placed into regular shoes. This is a less expensive option, but you may be limited as to what shoes you can use the inserts with. The side of your shoes will need to be tall enough to accommodate both your foot and the extra space needed for the insert.
Deciding Whether or Not to Wear Elevator Shoes
While self-acceptance and confidence in our appearance are healthier and more attractive attributes than trying to secretly alter the way we are perceived, most of us engage daily in rituals and routines to “enhance” our physical appearance.
While some people seek out extreme measures like plastic surgery, others apply makeup, endlessly diet, work out, or begin coloring their hair at the first signs of grey strands.
Of course, the difference is that the “lift” given by elevator shoes is very short-lived, whereas something like working out will likely cause actual changes in your body.
But the decision is yours, and if a couple of extra inches of height will make you feel better about yourself, then that’s the only reason you need to consider height-increasing shoes.
Where to Buy Walk Tall Shoes
Since height-increasing shoes are specialty items and wearing them might require a bit of adjustment, the best advice would be to try them on before purchasing. However, they may be difficult to find at a general department store or your local shoe store. Thus, searching through the internet will help. There are many online stores selling walk tall shoes and these come in affordable prices.
Try your luck out at different stores online or elsewhere, and see for yourself. Are you willing to take a go for such height enhancers?
