Previously I was absolutely certain the Parisian straight legged gait...
Was due to the stance of the Eiffel Tower...
Then I spotted Pres. Charles de Gaulle on Champs Elysees et voila!
Even Parisian 'walk' lights commemorate...
General de Gaulle...
Your average Parisian simply does not bend their knees when they walk...
It's a fact no one else has bothered to notice. None the less I'm convinced.
It would behoove you to wear US Converse shoes if you'd like to blend in whilst practicing the Parisian walk - a bit of a paradox no?
Here a French dad demonstrates the walk...
The son seems to be getting it.
Not much is required of the Parisian dog.
If they choose to bend or not bend at the 'knee' joint (if there is such a thing)it's of no consequence. C'est comme ca.BONJOUR PARIS WALKS!