The Ultimate Posing Shoe Federation Guide (UK)

So many federations; so many rules! 🙈

Last Updated: August 2021

It can be confusing as to what shoes to get for your comp whether you are a first-time bikini girl or an experience bodybuilding competitor, so we created a mini guide to help you decide 🖤

If you need any help choosing the right shoe for you feel free to contact us here

Note: rules can change throughout the year so make sure you double check the website of the federation to make sure they have not changed their rules before making your purchase. All shoes shown are exemplary. 

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PCA

Physical Culture Assoication

Flair 401

“Shoes can be of any style, with a heel height of no more than 5-inches. We ask that all shoes are fit for purpose and safe to walk in”

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Pure Elite

Chic 01 DM

"Ladies are required to wear heels."

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2 Bros Pro

Cocktail 501

"Competitors must wear high heels". Applicable to all female categories EXCEPT Women's Physique.

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UKBFF

Gala 08

Bikini: “High heel shoes must be worn, but platform soles are not permitted. The colour and  style of the shoes will be the competitors own”.

Body Fitness: “Shoe style and colour may be at the competitor’s discretion. Sole thickness will be no greater than 6.35 millimeters (¼”); stiletto height will be no greater than 127 millimeters (5”). Platform high-heels will be strictly prohibited”.

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UKUP

United Kingdom Ultimate Physiques

Poise 501

All female categories: “High heel shoes must be worn; platform soles are permitted but with a maximum height of 1.5 inch. The colour and style of the shoes will be the competitors own choice”.

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Miami Pro

Cocktail 501 DM

All female categories: “High heels are to be worn, NO HEEL HEIGHT RESTRICTION”.

GPO

Cocktail 508 MG

“Competitors must wear high heels. Shoe style and colour may be at the competitors discretion. No restrictions on sole thickness or stiletto height, but should be easy to walk in.”

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Glifting Girls

Cocktail 508 SD

"A coloured or clear heel can be worn to suit your Bikini/Costume. At least a 4 inch heel and 1 inch platform at the front."

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WABBA

International / UK

Chic 01

“Shoes can be of any style, with a heel height of no more than 5-inches. We ask that all shoes are fit for purpose and safe to walk in”.

"Women competing in categories where they have to wear shoes, must show the shoes they will be using in competition at the moment of registration”.

FitX

Flair 408

"Shoes can be of any colour or style. Ideally comfortable for the competitor. No overly high platform sole, for the safety of the athlete”.

NABBA

Lip 108RS

"Shoes: Heeled shoes are recommended but not compulsory”.

UKDFBA

Flair 402

"High-heeled shoes with a platform/sole depth of no more than 25mm (1 inch) and heel height of no more than 130mm (5 inches)"

NFMUK

Lip 108DM

"Shoes: Height & style – Athletes choice"

WBFF

Elegant 409

"Clear high heels / stilettos are not acceptable. High heels, 5-6 inches, that compliment the contestant."

FMC

Lip 101

"A coloured or clear heel can be worn to suit your Bikini/Costume. At least a 4 inch heel and 1 inch platform at the front."

WNBF UK

Poise 508

High-heeled shoes are required. Height of the heel is at the discretion of the competitor however without an excessive platform (no more than 1cm inch) the WNBF UK prefers a no platform classical heel. So the ball of the foot and toes are flush or close with the floor”.

Styles include all Belle, Iris, Caress, Chic, Clearly, Gala, Poise and Flair variations. Click here for the full WNBF UK Approved link.

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We have tried to contact more federations where the criteria was not found on their website, but can only share those which we have had a response to.

Our biggest piece of advice?

Go for heels that you know you will feel comfortable walking in and strutting your stuff.

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