Giddy-up ladies – it’s Spring Carnival time, which means beautiful fashions on the field and a legitimate excuse to go shopping for the perfect trackside heels. This year the prediction in the fashion department is frills, florals and a lot of colour. Really anything goes! But what of the shoes? Given that a day at the races usually involves standing for hours on end and of course walking on grass, there a few essential tips you should take into account before purchasing your footwear finery. You asked and we answered – saddle up for The 2017 TWH Guide to Trackside-Friendly Heels!
Nadia Fairfax at the 2015 Cup – still one of our favourite looks
The issue is two fold: 1. A long days standing in heels and 2. A difficult surface to do it on! Thankfully, the solutions are much more straight-forward.
Picking the right heel
Your mantra for the day is to ditch the stiletto (and no you won’t catch us saying that very often!) At The Well-Heeled we really love nothing more than a beautiful stiletto, but unless you intend on spending the day aerating the grass and destroying the leather on your heels, it is a safer choice to stick to a block heel or platform. This heel type is on trend this season and will assist with overall stability and comfort for a long day of standing. And no it doesn’t have to be super chunky! Check out our top picks below –
High Street –
Dahlia by Forever New – $79.99, SHOP
Majorca by Aldo – $75.00, SHOP
Rozalia by Wittner – $249.95, SHOP
Amelia by Schutz – $179.95, SHOP
Keller by Therapy – $69.95, SHOP
Designer –
Jackie by Dolce & Gabbana – $1400, SHOP
Rockstud sandals by Valentino – $1240, SHOP
Stud and crystal embellished pump by Gucci – $1335, SHOP
Sandy by Aquazzura – $857, SHOP
Babies by Saint Laurent – $860, SHOP
Labyrinth by Nicholas Kirkwood – $1382, SHOP
Surviving the full day on your feet
As for surviving the full day on your feet? Well, we’ve had you covered there since day 1. Our TWH Top 5 High Heel Hacks and How To Walk in High Heels YouTube videos will tell you everything you need to know to survive your day with comfort, grace and style!
Happy punting,
E&E
