Strappy heels may be sexy, but they can pose serious health risks, according to research. If giving up high heels is too much to ask for, take steps (excuse the pun) towards choosing a better fit. Trevor Prior, consultant podiatric surgeon with the Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists, doesn’t recommend that women should wear high heel shoes, but he does offer these tips for making a smarter purchase:
Simple but elegant heels
1. Make sure the toe box is the shape of your foot (and not any narrower) and is 1cm longer than your big toe.
2. The more padding the better - consider inserts.
3. A strong strap over the arch of the foot can help stop the foot slipping and better provide support.
4. How low can you go? Don’t choose heels higher than an inch.
5. Stilletos do not provide enough support, so go for a wide or thick heel.
There are lots of new Fashion trends as years go by. Of course, we ladies have the tendency to follow the latest fashion trends. No matter how uncomfortable or uneasy they are in their outfit, the important thing is that they are “IN” with the new.
Wearing strappy high heels tops the latest trends nowadays. Sex and the city stars, actress Gwyneth Paltrowand other Hollywood actresses popularized these kind of fashion style. But behind your really cool and attractive fashion statement with matching high heels costs you risksthat can give you a long-term damage to your feet – which decreases your chances of wearing high heels again. Women who wear high heels suffer permanent body problems that were proven by many studies and researches. The higher the heels of your shoes, the higher the pressure is given to your muscles. Your muscles at your feet usually contracts when you walk in high heels. This can damage your whole body particularly your hips, shoulders, knees and toes. Eventually, you’ll lose your balance and your body posture. So if you think you have the perfect body posture when wearing high heels, well then think twice ladies. =) I’m not saying that you can NEVER use high heels. The tips offered at the article above can help you get in the latest trends without hurting yourself. You can wear high heels occasionally. Besides, there are heels that can give you comfort even if you’re at work such as heels less than an inch or those wide heels that provides support.
For public information, seriously, you might end up like this when you wear high heels everyday.
Talking about fashion in shoes, this is a big “NO”. Who would want to wear these high heels?
So, why take these risks just to fit in? Don’t be deceived by the commercial or advertisements. Choose those that you’re comfortable with. Pain should not be the price of fashion. Comfort is the priority. Besides, you can still be in style even if you don’t wear high heels. The important thing is you’re confident and you can bring what you wear.
So ladies, girls and gals, just be true to yourself, choose your own creative style and go for it! That's what fashion is all about.J
Trivia: Catherine Zeta Jones - hailed as one of the most beautiful women on the planet. With her simplicity and charm, she truly knows how to bring her own style with confidence.
Melissa Angelyn R. Pascual
CBE/BSA C31
Blog entry # 1
Source: Rethinking the Height of Fashion. (2008, February). Reader’s Digest, p. 135
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