Do You Wear High Heels?

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Do You Wear High Heels?

September 12, 2009

An outfit often isn't complete without a stunning pair of high heels. They're feminine, fun, and sexy, but the dazzle they add to your ensemble also comes with a price. High heels are linked to many health issues including shortened Achilles tendons and calf muscles, hammertoes, bunions, corns, ingrown toenails, posture issues, back and neck pain.

This doesn't stop me from donning a pair every so often, but heels are definitely not a regular thing for me. What about you?

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53 Comments

0fashionqueen 3 years 35 weeks

Before I joined the military everyday and now every once in a while.

carolinel 3 years 35 weeks

Can't live (and leave my house) without them. I'm only 5"0 :( I do wear platform so it's not as hard on my feet. 3 inch and up...

carolinel 3 years 35 weeks

Can't live (and leave my house) without them. I'm only 5"0 :( I do wear platform so it's not as hard on my feet. 3 inch and up...

3 years 35 weeks

I love high heels. I wear them regularly... but not all heels are equal. You have to find the right fit and the right comfort level. I have worn some and been miserable, and i've worn others that felt like a cloud. The cheap ones are usually the most painful. Find a good pair that support your foot.

3 years 35 weeks

I tend to wear high heeled shoes in the office. However, during my morning and afternoon commutes I wear flats, birki's or tennis shoes much more comfortable. I also tend to wear heels at church but not too high.

3 years 35 weeks

Love heels. I used to wear them all the time and for some serious walking too. Then I had to have back surgery (unrelated to the heels) and trying to wear them again post surgery put incredible pressure on my lower back so now I only wear good quality ones sometimes with minimal walking involved. Fortunate too, as we have hit our mid-30's all my heel wearing girlfriends have developed bunions, some weird hammer-toe thing and other misc foot ailments. My feet are not in as good as condition as they could be but I am thankful (in retrospect) for the 7yr slow down on my heel wearing.

onthebus 3 years 35 weeks

I do not like wearing heels. Even when I wear dresses I tend to wear flip-flops with them.

3 years 35 weeks

The higher the better!

millimetre 3 years 35 weeks

I love heels, wear them mon - fri for work and when i go out for meals or of a ngt time. Weekend during day i tend to wear flats but feel alot more feminine and sexier in heels

adelaidekay 3 years 35 weeks

I am to much of a cluts to wear them alot, plus to active for the most part so I don't wear them often & when I do they are usually short heels.

Modus Vivendi 3 years 35 weeks

I voted for the second option. I wear them a few times a week, but it's not just on weekends. They make your legs look nicer, so if I wear a skirt or dress I normally wear heels, but in pants I wear flats if I can.

TidalWave 3 years 35 weeks

i've never heard a guy say a girl looks better in heels and i never think i look better - but i wear them every day for work (i do feel more professional in them) and sometimes when going out - depending if we're going locally or will be walking a ton

TidalWave 3 years 35 weeks

Yogaforlife 3 years 35 weeks

I mix it up between ballet flats and heels for work. It depends on the length of my pants and if they need a heel or not. Even when I do wear a heel, they are usually 1-2 inches high and I buy brands that are really padded so they're more comfortable to wear all day. I usually kick my shoes off under my desk anyways if I'm sitting all day.Occassionally I go out and I love to rock a 3 or 4 inch heel to give me some height. It's not often, like once ever month or two, so I can handle it for just a few hours then. Sometimes a high-heeled shoe is so cute - I can't help myself.

Yogaforlife 3 years 35 weeks

I mix it up between ballet flats and heels for work. It depends on the length of my pants and if they need a heel or not. Even when I do wear a heel, they are usually 1-2 inches high and I buy brands that are really padded so they're more comfortable to wear all day. I usually kick my shoes off under my desk anyways if I'm sitting all day. Occassionally I go out and I love to rock a 3 or 4 inch heel to give me some height. It's not often, like once ever month or two, so I can handle it for just a few hours then. Sometimes a high-heeled shoe is so cute - I can't help myself.

mamasitamalita 3 years 35 weeks

I love that the "heels" in that picture are in no way high :)

notinthemood 3 years 35 weeks

Long distance runner wearing heels daily for work... that's me too!

mek123 3 years 35 weeks

I used to wear 3+ inch heels everyday to work and out and now I'm paying for it with terrible feet. I miss them but not the pain.

insanitypepper 3 years 35 weeks

I wear low heels almost every day. I very rarely wear anything higher than two inches. High heels make my feet swell for some reason.

karlorene 3 years 35 weeks

I have to dress up everyday, but I bought Sofft brand so I think they are hopefully a little bit better on my feet than other heels

delightfairy 3 years 35 weeks

I wear them when I go out in the evenings and sometimes to school.

MsTyque 3 years 35 weeks

I wear flats (not sneakers though!) during my work commute and then change into heels once I get to the office.I would like to wear them more often but I have to comfortable during the crowded commute.

MsTyque 3 years 35 weeks

I wear flats (not sneakers though!) during my work commute and then change into heels once I get to the office. I would like to wear them more often but I have to comfortable during the crowded commute.