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We’ve all experienced the pain of being in high heels for an entire day. And we've all walked long distances in flats that give very little support.
As much as we love our shoes, it is important to know what they’re actually doing to our feet.
But remember, we are not saying 'no' to any of these shoes, only be sure not to wear any specific pair too often.
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Stilettos
Wearing heels forces your knees and hips forward, this posture-shift could create pain in your legs and back as your weight is shifted to your feet. This could create a balance issue which could even lead to hyperextension, ankle sprains, pinched nerves and hammertoes.
Flip flops
When you are wearing flip flops your toes have to work extra hard to keep the shoe on your foot - this pinching can lead to stiffness, pain, hammertoes and even permanent damage.
Refinery29 suggests instead we stick to strappy sandals with a thick strap that goes behind your ankle.
Ballet pumps
As comfortable as ballet flats are, they can be just as bad as heels. Yup.
Dr Hillary Brenner of Private Medical says that especially people with flatter feet are at risk of getting stress fractures and developing neuromas due to the lack of arch support.
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(Some) sneakers
Yes, (some) sneakers are bad for your feet. Podiatrist, Dr. Miguel Cunha suggests that you watch out for sneakers catering to athletic audiences and those that feel almost too comfortable (just like ballet flats).
Believe it or not, but when a shoe is so comfy that the heel is able to move around inside the shoe, it could potentially increase your chances of ankle sprains and twists.
Mules
As much as we love mules, they are slightly deceiving. They look solid and comfy but lack ankle support.
This includes heeled mules, which doesn’t support the back of your feet. This means you have to curl your toes so that the shoe doesn’t fall of to the side every time you move your foot.
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