Sexy Shoe Slip-Ups

Cute ballet pumps, sexy stilettos, power platforms – chances are, you have several pairs of each. But do you realise your shoes should come with a health warning? A report from podiatrists reveals that up to 80% of us have foot problems, and our shoes don't help the situation. Here's how to limit the negative effects…

HIGH HEELS	The Problem: Killer by name, killer by nature? Well, not entirely. 'High heels throw weight onto the balls of your feet and change the way you stand, which over time can give you leg cramps, trapped nerves in your feet and backache,' says podiatrist Dave Wain. 'Wear them too often and your ligaments can shorten, which is why it may be painful to then walk in flats.' Foot Fix: Limit killer heels (higher than two inches) to special occasions. If, like Posh, you wear them every day, then do calf stretches to compensate. Kick off your shoes and go up and down on tiptoe 10 times. Ease pressure on your feet with gel cushions. Health Hazard Rating: High
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BALLET PUMPS
POINTY SHOES
FLIP-FLOPS

Author: Catherine Mortimer