ARE THEY BAD FOR ME?

We all love heels and sometimes we think that the higher the heel the better. Wearing high heels can be fashionable and may make you feel taller, but at what price?

When you go shoe shopping you maybe want to stop and ask yourself “are these stilettos bad for me? High heels can cause foot problems. Each woman is different and the effects of wearing heels will be different.  Some women may suffer from back pain, they can disrupts your posture, your gait and puts extreme pressure on the joints all the way down to the toes and all the way up to the neck. Ultra high rise heels can cause ankle and knee problems, osteoarthritis, and even headaches. As pretty as stilettos can be, they can cause corns, bunions, calluses, hammer toes and ingrown toenails.

 

              

              

Stilettos can cause health problems if you over use them or if the heel is to high, but  instead of giving up your heels that you like, think about coming up with a better way to wear them and then a way to massage your feet so that you do not have any long-term problems. There is really no way to wear them that does not cause this strain on your body if you wear stilettos. Nevertheless, that does not mean that you need to give them up. You need to limit your time when you wear them. The key is to take numerous breaks for your feet. When you're not wearing your heels make the right choice and wear the most comfortable shoes that you can find. Also try to wear comfortable slippers at home if you are able to so you can give your feet the break they need.

You should also make better choices when you're buying heels. Though any heel can cause damage, you can go with a lower heel for additional comfort and fewer feet difficulties. Also get footwear that do not bind your toes and that have a support against your feet rather than something unforgiving and hard.

  

High heels don't have to hurt you to look good. Also remember to find some good looking flats that can cause you to look equally as good as heels can, even if they are not your primary choice. Your feet will reward you with better posture and less pain throughout all of life. For general wear, a dress shoe with a half inch or so heel or wedge height will still look “dressy” while not over taxing your body.

-EM