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Tuesday, August 22, 2006
Suffering for Stilettos
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
We love shopping for them and prancing around in them and, most of all, we love the way stilettos make our legs look. We don’t on the other hand, love the pain they cause and the funny way they make our feet look afterwards.
It’s a fact that high heels are one of the main factors leading to foot problems among women. Oh, the conundrum! To look good or feel good? That is the question. Well, there are feet -saving tactics you could start using now to ensure your pretty feet stay pretty longer. Because they lose their natural padding over the years and countinue to grow longer and wider, it’s important to keep a close eye on your aging feet. Here are a few hints:
Choose a more sensible heel. When you can, opt for a heel with a lower heel - like a kitten heel - that is about 1 1/2 inches or less. Also, look for a wide - base heel.
Recheck your size. Since our feet get longer and wider as we age, It’s a good idea to get an updated size the next time you’re shoe-shopping.
Compare the shoe to your build. Examine the width of the shoe you like against the width of your own foot. Often, women squeeze into shoes that are too narrow. Don’t risk it, no matter how much you love them!
Try both shoes on. Most of us need one shoe bigger than the other, so be sure to step into both before buying. Be sure you have room for one finger between your big toe and the end of the shoe.
Shop for shoes in the afternoon or at night. Your feet swell throughout the day, so try new shoes on when you’re feet are at their biggest.
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