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# My heels tend to rise—how can I fix this?

If your heels tend to rise while riding, we recommend opting for **inclined stirrup floor**. The angled design encourages a natural heel-down position, which promotes better posture, enhances stability in the saddle, and reduces leg fatigue by distributing the rider’s weight more evenly across the stirrup.