Ladies... what’s the deal with high heels?

Sure they look fashionable, make you feel sexy, and increase your height... but are they worth it? Women are four times as likely as men to experience foot problems due to ill-fitting footwear.

The excessive wear on your body from high heels can put you at high risk for serious health complications, bring about leg and back pain or intensify existing conditions. When your foot is on a high heeled incline, it forces your entire body to realign, which causes your posture, stride, and balance to suffer. Increased knee internal rotation and instability can result in osteoarthritis and the constant pull on the ankle can lead to Achilles tendinitis or even ankle fractures. With all the pressure pooling in your forefoot you run the risk of developing bunions, not to mention calluses, corns and blisters.

It’s never too late to take care of your feet. Try wearing lower heels (which are actually better for balance than flat shoes), or even just save high heels for special occasions and you’ll avoid a myriad of problems down the line.