The past decade has certainly brought us some fantastic shoe trends- everything from Manolo Blahnik to Jimmy Choo to the irresistible Christian Louboutin. When high heels topped the fashion trends, so did the not-so-glamorous corns, calluses, bunions, blisters, hammer toes and fallen arches.

The new year is the time for making resolutions- promising to live a healthier life and eliminating our bad habits.  2010 is the year for women to take a stand against the painful fashion statement and luckily, the fashion designers are one step ahead.  Look for the return of the kitten heel for spring 2010 shoe trends. Designers have found a way to make attractive styles in metallics, snakeskin and tinted plastic vinyls to make the kitten heels feel fun while still being functional.

But let me ask you… will you ever be ready to ditch your stilettos?  Personally, I have a few pair I’ll never let go of and it would require some intense fashion therapy if I had to toss them.  But in efforts to live a healthier 2010,  I have drastically reduced the amount of time I wear heels because I know the long-term damage they can cause, and its not pretty.  High heels are like junk food for the feet- you know its bad for you, but giving in every once and a while feels oh so good.  All in all, its encouraging to see fashion designers introduce a healthier option for our feet. Remember, promising to live a healthier 2010 means taking care of your feet too!