Published 27 April 2016
Look at these shoes. What do you think? Maybe something along the lines of “sexy” or “stylish”. Perhaps you’re right – but these shoes represent everything wrong with modern ladies’ footwear. Stick-thin, high heels that force you to put all your weight on the front of your foot, little to no support, shallow sides that make you prone to getting ankle injuries, and narrow fronts that squish your toes together.
We won’t judge your taste in shoes – people are entitled to wear whatever they want, after all. But it’s important to take good care of your feet, too. If you habitually wear high heels like these, make sure to take them off, stretch out and rest your feet often, and replace them regularly especially if the heels start to get worn out. And most importantly – don’t wear shoes that are too small for you in a bid to look stylish!
Podiatrist 20 years of clinical experience. Practiced in South Africa, Malaysia, and Singapore. Pioneered CAD/CAM custom made orthotics in S.E Asia.