Heels Are for Everyone: Why Inclusivity Is at the Heart of Walking in Heels

There’s something incredibly freeing about slipping into a pair of heels and owning your stride. That click-clack across tile, the gentle sway of your walk—it’s a feeling of transformation that belongs to no single gender, style, or tradition. It’s about self-expression, confidence, and, above all, feeling fully at home in your body. At Walking in Heels, inclusivity isn’t just a value—it’s woven into every single session, story, and strut. Here’s why, and what it means for you.

Expanding the Meaning of ‘Heels’

For decades, pop culture and fashion have sold us a narrow idea of who ‘belongs’ in heels: slim, young, glossy magazine models striding into boardrooms or down catwalks. But heels themselves tell a much longer, richer story. Worn by royalty, warriors, drag icons, and trendsetters of every shape and shade—heels have transformed, rebelled, and reinvented themselves through time. So why should their wearers be boxed in?

The truth is: if you want to walk in heels, you deserve to walk in heels. It doesn’t matter your gender identity, size, age, or experience. What matters is that you feel supported, celebrated, and empowered in the process.

A Safe Space for Every Step

Many clients come to Walking in Heels carrying stories—they’ve been told heels ‘aren’t for them’, or they’ve felt awkward, embarrassed, or even invisible trying to find their place. Maybe you worry about how you’ll be perceived, whether you’ll ‘get it right’, or if people will stare. Here, every one of those concerns is met with warmth and a fierce commitment to judgement-free learning.

Whether you’re a trans woman prepping for a first public outing in heels, a drag artist perfecting a sassy runway, a professional embracing a new chapter, or simply someone who’s always wanted to try—every story is equally important. There’s no right or wrong way to move; there’s only your way, and the support to help you find it.

Personalised Coaching without Limits

The core of Walking in Heels’ approach is simple: one-to-one tuition that suits you. That means coaching is never formulaic or prescriptive—instead, it’s tailored to your goals, style, and experience. Whether you want to master a subtle kitten heel for everyday life, slay the stage in towering platforms, or just feel more at ease in yourself, sessions are crafted around who you are, not who you ‘should’ be.

Inclusivity isn’t a tick-box—it’s in the way Maribel listens, adapts, and celebrates every client. Your pronouns, preferences, and boundaries are always respected. Guidance on shoe fit and finding accessible, stylish options is part of the journey. And yes, there’s encouragement and humour in abundance—because learning should feel as joyful and freeing as wearing your first fabulous pair of heels.

Why Inclusive Tuition Matters

Learning to walk in heels can be vulnerable. For some, it’s a rite of passage; for others, it’s reclaiming a part of themselves long denied. Representation matters—seeing people like you walking proud, in heels or otherwise, sends a powerful message that you truly belong.

Walking in Heels is committed to:
– Actively welcoming all genders, ages, sizes, and backgrounds
– Listening without judgement and teaching with care
– Offering practical style advice for everyone (including hard-to-find sizes or inclusive brands)
– Celebrating each client’s transformation—however that might look

Beyond the Shoes: Confidence, Identity, and Connection

Clients often arrive nervously—sometimes apologetic or feeling ‘out of place.’ By the end of a session, that tentative energy often gives way to genuine, buoyant confidence. Because this is about so much more than shoes; it’s about self-respect, identity, and that liberating sense of possibility when you realise you can be and wear whatever you want.

Whether you’re seeking skills for a milestone event, exploring femininity, masculinity, or anything beyond the binary, or just wanting to experiment, every step is respected and celebrated.

Inclusivity in Action: Stories That Inspire

One client, a father of two, wanted to surprise his friends by dancing in heels for a charity show—and left feeling more at ease not just as a performer, but as himself. Another, a young adult exploring her gender, found a new sense of comfort and pride through learning to walk tall. Each transformation is unique, but the outcome is shared: courage, joy, and pride that radiate from inside out.

Ready to Take a Step?

If you’ve ever thought “heels aren’t for me,” consider this your invitation to think again. Walking in Heels is here for every story, strut, and stumble—no judgement, only celebration. Whether you’re seeking one-to-one VIP tuition, prepping for a stage debut, or simply curious about what you could become with a little support, your journey matters.

Heels are for everyone. Confidence is for everyone. Take the first step—your transformation awaits, and you’ll find nothing but encouragement on the other side.

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Maribel is the founder of Walking in Heels and a Lucie Clayton Finishing School graduate. She delivers inclusive, confidence-boosting VIP tuition in Brighton & Hove, across the UK (by arrangement), and worldwide virtually. All welcome, always.