高跟鞋禮儀：厚底鞋的穿著要點
怎樣穿高跟鞋走路的問題幾十年來佔據了時尚雜誌的專欄，大家都各執己見。很多女性想要同時獲得額外的高度和足夠的優雅，厚底鞋能提供這些好處，就是帶有防水台的高跟鞋。不少女性為了更高,更優雅一點，有時會選擇一雙厚底鞋，也就是有防水台的高跟鞋來穿。現在就讓我們來看一下，在演繹這些時尚經典時，如何少些焦慮，多些自信。
The question of how to walk in high heels has fed fashion columns for decades, with mixed theories flying around. Many women will probably find themselves at some point wanting the extra height and elegance a pair of platform stilettos, or 『platform heels』, can provide. But to pull off the look, knowing when to wear them and how to walk with poise and balance is crucial. Let』s examine how you can wear this perennial fashion staple with confidence instead of anxiety.
舒適秘訣
The comfort myth
厚底鞋和尖頭鞋相似，穿的時候都特別令人興奮，但是興奮點不一樣。儘管大家都認為高度往往是以舒適為代價的，但是很多朋友認為厚底鞋比尖頭鞋更加舒服。
獲得舒適的關鍵是找到適合你腳型的一款鞋子，這很大程度上取決於鞋子的坡度（傾斜度，或者是鞋跟和跖骨之間的距離），趾箱的形狀（鞋子前部），還有鞋子的形狀。
但是，儘管低鞋跟，寬趾箱，較為平緩的錐形楦型會非常舒服，高一點的跟顯然更加時尚和性感。
Platform heels are similar to the pointed-toestiletto. They are just as exciting to wear, but in a different way. Contrary to the common belief that height comes at the expense of comfort, many people say platform heels are actually more comfortable than stilettos.
The key to comfort with any shoes is getting the right fit, which is highly affected by the slope (the slant,or the space between the heel and the ball of the foot), as well as the shape of the toe box (the front of the shoe, and the last (the shape of the shoe).
But while a low heeled, wide open toe box, and a gently tapered last may be extremely comfortable, it』s notas stylish and definitely not as sexy as a high heel.
實際上，是防水台增加了舒適感，幫助減輕鞋頭和鞋跟前後高度差異所帶來的壓力，因此長時間穿著也更加舒服。重力對腳趾那一塊區域的產生的壓力沒有像傳統的高跟鞋那麼大。
In reality, the added comfort is due to the platform that helps to ease pressure caused by the discrepancy between the height of the wedge and the ground by levelling out the difference with the platform. This makes it much more comfortable to wear for long periods. Thus, the force of gravity is not adding pressure onto the ball of your foot as it does with a traditional stiletto.
怎樣穿著高跟鞋走路呢
How to walk in heels
就像所有高跟的鞋子一樣，我們都需要提前進行一些練習，才能幫助你找到一種感覺，讓你找到自己最有吸引力的一面。這裡有一些小貼士幫助你找到穿著高跟鞋的自己！
As with any shoes that have elevated heels, a little practice walking in them helps you get a feel for how the shoes can bring out your most attractive side. Here are some tips to help you feel more like yourself in those sky high heels!
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先走小步，雙腿靠近。走的慢一些，注意你走的平面是否有一些障礙物例如人行道的下水格柵。
Take short steps and keep your legs close together. Move slowly, and be conscious of the surface you are walking on and if there are any upcoming obstacles such as sidewalk grates.
2
你必須完全伸展開的雙腿，並且保持筆直。你的膝蓋也要挺直，而不是在走路的時候過度抬膝蓋。
You must fully extend your legs and keep them straight, and your knees must be straight and not perpendicular as you walk.
3
你走路的時候是鞋跟先著地，當你另一隻腳向前邁進的時候，將你這隻腳的重力從腳後跟轉移到你的腳趾上。
Your heel should touch the ground first as you step, rolling the weight forward to the ball of your foot and then to your toe, while stepping forward with the opposite foot.
4
走路的時候保持一個好的姿勢，挺胸，保持肩膀后張。這會使你看上去更加自信，也會幫助你平衡身體的重心。
Keep good posture by bringing your chest up and shoulders back. This makes you look more confident and helps to balance the change in your body』s centre of gravity.
什麼時候穿厚底鞋呢
When to wear them
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節日，晚餐，晚會等等。重點在於在更加高端的場合你每天穿的普通的高跟鞋不會給你這樣的魅力和權力。
Galas, dinners, evening events etc. The main point here is that your everyday heels won』t give you the kind of charisma or authority you would want to communicate at more sophisticated events.
2
當你的著裝很長你需要額外的高度來讓你的形象更加完美。
When your outfit is very long and you need extra elevation to pull off the look.
3
當你想要看上去更加性感。增加在鞋子內部的防水台，尤其是深色的鞋子，會使您的整體著裝更加有格調，如果你穿的十分得體的話。無論你穿的是連衣裙，半裙，或者是牛仔褲，配上一雙厚底鞋都是十分容易的。
When you want to look a little bit sexier. Platforms added inside the sole, especially in darker colors,can elevate the class of an outfit if worn well. Whether you have a dress, askirt, or a pair of jeans, pulling them off is easy.
什麼場合不要穿呢
When not to wear them
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你顯然應該避免穿著高跟鞋出席需要你走很多路的場合。高跟鞋可能更適合能讓你有機會休息，站著或者坐著的場合。
Obviously you should avoid wearing them to every event where you may have to walk a lot. High heels are perhaps better suited for events where you will have the chance to rest, either standing or sitting.
2
如果你想強調你的可信度或者嚴重性，那我不建議你穿厚底鞋。這樣的魅力不適合出現在商業環境下。
Platforms are not recommended if you want to emphasise your trustworthiness or seriousness. The sense of glamour they bring doesn』t make them ideal for business situations.
一些需要注意的話
Some words of caution
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穿厚底鞋的時候不要穿很緊的熱褲或者短裙；這樣看上去不優雅，也會給人一種錯誤的印象。如果你正在穿高跟鞋，我建議你的裙子的長度不要高於膝蓋。
Try not to wear super tight shorts or skirts with platform heels; it』s not an elegant look, and might give people the wrong impression. If you』re wearing high heels I recommend your skirt does not end above your knees.
2
雖然有些人會覺得有防水台穿起來更加舒服，嘗試著找一雙防水台不是特別高的。通常來說，防水台越高，看上去越不優雅這是因為有了加長腿部的效果之後，你可能顯得更加暴露了。
Although some people might find platforms more comfortable to wear, try to find a pair that isn』t too high. Generally the higher the platform, the less elegant the effect, as you』ll be revealing too much, especially with the added leg lengthening effect.
3
嘗試著不要挑選一雙跟太細的高跟鞋。很明顯，有了防水台增加高度之後如果扭傷腳，對你造成的傷害可能會更大。
Try to select a pair that doesn』t have too slim a heel. Clearly, with the added height of the platform, if you were to twist your ankle the damage might be worse.
希望這篇文章對你在防水台高跟鞋的問題上有一些有趣和有用的建議。下次當你挑選一雙鞋子的時候，你可以將這些要點熟記心中。如果你有自己的小貼士想要分享給大家的話，希望可以留下你的評論。因為我們都知道，當涉及到高跟鞋的時候，再多的建議也不為過！
Hopefully this has provided you with some interesting and valuable tips on wearing platform heels, and that next time when you select a pair, you』ll keep these points in mind. Please leave us a comment if you have any of your own tips you』d like to share, because as we all know when it comes to heels, there』s no such thing as too much advice!
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