In the NPC and IFBB, it is standard to wear a 5 inch clear platform heel. More and more women are opting for the 6 inch to add the illusion of more length to the legs and overall physique. The shoes come with either an ankle strap or a slipper (strapless). I prefer the slipper style for several reasons and I’ll explain the Pros and Cons of both below. Each woman should pick the shoe that she feels most comfortable and confident in.
NOTE: Links are provided to my 'go to' place for shoes. Simply click '5 inch heel' or '6 inch heel' with the corresponding picture.
NOTE: Links are provided to my 'go to' place for shoes. Simply click '5 inch heel' or '6 inch heel' with the corresponding picture.
1. This is the most popular style. Most women feel confident in this heel because of the added ankle support and stability offered by the strap. They feel more confident that they won’t slip, fall, lose a shoe, or twist an ankle. I began with this pair and suggest many others to do the same.
Platform with Ankle Strap
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Platform - The Slipper
2. I 'graduated' to this style for my second competition. I prefer this style over the platform with strap because:
- it allows for more ankle movement, which I feel allows me to move more smoothly through my posing routine, especially when it comes to pivoting and turning.
- they're much easier to take on and off which is a bonus when it come to being in the pump room, practicing your posing, and getting on stage competition day. Many women keep their shoes on all day once they're on, and I prefer to be able to easily slip them on and off.
- I also prefer this style because although the strap is clear, I still love the elongated look the 'slipper' offers because there is no clear distinction from the ankle and the rest of the leg.
Insider Tips
- Brands: Ellie OR Pleaser are most popular
- Shop: Amazon or BeSexy.net has some pretty great prices - currently you'll spend approximately $35-60
- Rhinetone Options Available
- Purchase: purchase if you can two pair of heels. Why? One for PRACTICE and one strictly for STAGE. I made the rookie mistake of practicing in the same shoes that I would wear on stage. By the time competition day came, my shoes fit very loose and I didn't have the confidence I would have liked to have in my footwear and posing.
