Hell on Heels- How to Deal With Killer Stilettos
For all of us businesswomen suffering through the pain of high heels- there’s a must read article in PINK Magazine’s Lifestyle section on how one woman deals with the pain of her ‘killer stilettos’. Lisa Earle McLeod is a self-named 5-foot-4 slightly frumpy mother that sacrifices pain for beauty with her 3-inch purple python power pumps.
Unfortunately for us, looking good comes at the price of pain.
“Vanity, vanity. We may have come a long way, baby, but for many of us fashionistas, high heels are the new corsets. What our grandmothers’ generation did to their innards, we’re doing to our feet – pushing and squeezing them into a shape nature never intended so we can look more feminine and sexy….read Lisa’s entire article on PINK Magazine’s website
Too good not to share! Lisa’s 5 Tips for Avoiding The Stiletto Syndrome
1. DON’T OVERINDULGE. If you insist on going over 3 inches, don’t wear them for more than a few hours at a time or more than a few days in a row.
2. CREATE A SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT. Podiatrist Jaquelina Sutera recommends a stable heel that holds your own heel firmly in place and, if possible, an ankle strap.
3. SOFTEN THE SLAM. Padded shoe inserts like Dr. Scholl’s Sole Expressions reduce the pressure on the ball of your foot and your heel, thereby reducing strain.
4. PREVENT HANGOVERS. After a day in heels, you should stretch out your Achilles tendon. Five quick minutes of stretching will keep it from tightening over time.
5. SEEK PROFESSIONAL HELP. Most women don’t see a podiatrist until they’re already in pain. If you’re a frequent heel user, have a professional monitor your condition.
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