I have read many posts on this forum, but oddly, the topic of lifts is rarely mentioned.
Since I claim I would never have height neurosis if I was 5' 10"+, I may try a 1" lift, which will put me at 5' 10" - 5' 11". Why wouldn't one want to instantly test out their desired height, or just what it feels and looks to be 1" - 2" taller? This would also be a way to gauge what proportions will look like.
I was just wondering, for those who are planning on <5CM, how come no-one tries lifts to see how it looks and feels to be at their desired height? It's kinda like getting a henna tattoo before an actual tattoo. In my mind, if you like the way it looks and feels, you will most likely conquer height neurosis, but you may be planning this whole time on 5CM, and in reality, it may not be enough to bring piece of mind at the end.
Better to see what it feels like before you go for the surgery IMO.
Why doesn't anybody "test" their desired height with lifts?
Agreed. One should try it out.
I want 3 inches. I measured 3 inches from the ground and raised my legs to that height(it won't be perfectly accurate) and stood next to my dad who's 5'4 or 5'5 or somewhere in between. I look perfectly fine. No non-LLer would notice anything.
Lifts made me hurt like hell at the end of the day, were clumsy as can be, and I felt terrible when I had to take them off because I knew I wasn't really at that height. Looking at yourself in a full-length mirror is all fine and good, but I wouldn't test lifts out in the street most likely.
Quote from: KiloKAHN on September 02, 2015, 08:41:02 PMLifts made me hurt like hell at the end of the day, were clumsy as can be, and I felt terrible when I had to take them off because I knew I wasn't really at that height. Looking at yourself in a full-length mirror is all fine and good, but I wouldn't test lifts out in the street most likely.
You can get custom made lifts (orthotics) from a podiatrist which should feel pretty good. Also, I'm not saying it is a permanent solution (although technically it could be for some), but it's more of a teaser to see what it feels like to be taller.
Haven't tried lifts but I do raise my feet at times by 2 to 3 Inches, I do look taller. The difference certainly isn't
non-negligible.
I stand up on my tip toes around people, but I wouldn't know how to accurately measure 5-6cm, I feel good on my tip toes
I think most of us here have tried lifts at some point, but we abandoned them due to discomfort and not being able to be seen without your shoes on. You're beyond lifts if you're searching for LL forums.
Quote from: Medium Drink Of Water on September 02, 2015, 09:20:19 PMI think most of us here have tried lifts at some point, but we abandoned them due to discomfort and not being able to be seen without your shoes on. You're beyond lifts if you're searching for LL forums.
She means to test how the new height feels, not to wear permanently.
Waste of money, I just stand on my toes in front of the mirror and let my pants fall over my feet.
I've become quite adept at raising myself the appropriate amount so I know what 183, 184, 185 and 186CM feels like. 185 and 186 feels pretty good in case anyone's interested, 183CM feels just average in Sweden.
Quote from: KiloKAHN on September 02, 2015, 08:41:02 PMLooking at yourself in a full-length mirror is all fine and good, but I wouldn't test lifts out in the street most likely.
Quote from: Medium Drink Of Water on September 02, 2015, 09:20:19 PMI think most of us here have tried lifts at some point, but we abandoned them due to discomfort and not being able to be seen without your shoes on.
im surprised about the negative reactions of lifts, tom cruise wears them all the time, he even got married in lifts and the photo was taken with his lifts on.
http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2012/06/30/article-2166901-13DBF77C000005DC-419_634x827.jpg
notice the extra 5cm, now they are the same height.
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