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Healthy High Heel Habits

High heels have copped a fair bit of flack from the media recently, and in all honestly, they probably deserve it. But, lets face it, with the fashion industry as it is, high heels aren't exactly going anywhere. Whilst no high heels are essentially good for you, it is a fact that some are better than others.

Most girls feel that high heels not only make their legs look longer but make them feel sexier as well. The good news is that if we adopt some healthy high heel habits we can certainly decrease the impact that they have on our feet. But do this we must be smart about it.

1)      Keepheels that are over 4.5cm’s as “sometimes shoes” for events that require more posing than walking. Anna Morgan's 1st rule of high heel wearing is "the height of the heel should be inversely proportional the amount of walking you do"- in other words : the higher the heel the less walking your should be planning to do in them.

2)      Don’t wear shoes that are either too large or small for your feet.

3)      Cushion your shoes with gel products and paddings when possible. These gel supports and protectors can help to stop blisters, skin irritations or worse. However, try to remember that not all gels are suitable for all shoes, so a little trial and error my be required. Note: if shoes are already too tight, then adding cushions to them is only going to make them worse.

4)      Wear more sensible styled heels such as those with a broader toe areas and wider heel bases.

5)      When possible, buy shoes with inbuilt padding on the soles for added comfort.

6)      If possible, try and go for heels that are more supportive such as those that have ankle straps. The reason for this is that it increases the stability and support of the shoe and stops your toes from having to claw to keep your shoe on. It also helps from stopping your feet from jamming too far forwards in the shoes.

7) If in pain, change your shoes. If the pain lasts longer than a day after removing your shoes, get it checked out by a podiatrist. 

These are only a handful of hints to help you on your way to more comfortable heels. Always remember that different feet act differently in different types of shoes so the more you know your feet, the smarter you can be.



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  • Home
  • About Us
    • Our Team
    • Latest News
    • NDIS Podiatry
  • Podiatry
    • General Podiatry
    • Heel Pain Centre
    • Childrens Podiatry
    • Skin and Nail Care
    • Cracked Heels
    • Diabetic Podiatry
    • Biomechanics and Orthotics
    • Nail Surgery
    • Foot & Ankle Injuries
  • Conditions
    • Heel Pain >
      • Heel Spur
      • Plantar Fasciopathy
      • Plantar Fasciitis
      • Sever's Disease and Heel Pain in Children
    • Heel Callus Cracked heels
    • Foot Conditions >
      • Achilles Tendonitis
      • Ankle Pain and Sprains
      • Bunion's
      • Cold Feet
      • Flat Feet (over prontation)
      • Foot Cramps
      • Gout
      • Toes Deformities
      • Hot Feet
      • Mortons Neuroma
      • Overlapping Toes
      • Posterior Tibial Tendonitis
      • Shin Splints
      • Smelly Feet
      • Swollen Feet
      • Tendonitis
    • Ingrown Toenails
    • Nail Problems >
      • Fungal Toenails (onychomycosis)
    • Skin Problems >
      • Athletes Foot & Tinea
      • Blisters
      • Calluses
      • Chilblains
      • Corns
      • Warts
    • Diabetic Feet >
      • Diabetic Foot
      • Diabetic Shoe Wear
      • Foot Ulcers
      • Peripheral Neuropathy
  • Childrens Feet
    • Pregnancy and Feet
    • How to promote health feet in children and babies
    • Children and shoes
    • Paediatric flat feet
  • Sports Podiatry
    • Orthotics
    • Running
  • Adelaide Clinics
    • Magill Podiatry
    • Tranmere Village Medical Centre
    • Contact Us