Crutches and High Heels
Posted on July 14, 2008
Honestly, I had never given this situation a lot of thought until a woman recently wanted to buy a pair of custom titanium crutches. We were going through the measurements and she said: I had better get your aluminum alloy adjustable crutches because when I wear heels they can add and inch or two to my height.
Can you imagine how that would throw you off-walking with crutches that are a couple of inches short? I really don’t know how you ladies walk on crutches with heels but I commend you!
So, if you are thinking about ordering some custom crutches and you wear high heels on occasion-let’s talk before you order!
[...] sure if I have not been paying attention or what but there certainly are more women using crutches. Women on crutches bring their special insights to the industry. For example women demand and prefer lighter weight [...]
For heel users I would suggest to order longer fixed-lenght crutches, and in most cases you can still use them also without heels or footwear at all, 2 or 3 inches more does not make a big deal in most cases unless you are, for example, overweight.
For longer distances underarm design looks more practical and sexy, and gives more opportunity to keep hands free if needed for some other activities.
Thanks for the insights Ann!
Hi there.
I wanted to know if there were any sites available where I could purchase crutches in cream / brown / black and were silent? My mother has been on crutches since April 2008 due to a motorbike smashing into her and I think this would be a nice surprise for her rather than using the NHS provided ones which scream “DISABLED” and she hates.
Please reply
Zoe
There is nothing sexier than a woman on crutches with high heels. Met my wife (above the knee amputee) in a mall whilst she was crutching with her single leg in a high heel. I fell in love on the spot and still (8 years later) prefer her to be on crutches rather than using her prosthesis. Fortunate thing is she also prefers crutching and tells me she feels sexy and not at all disabled whilst on crutches but is very self consious when walking with her prosthesis.