You may love how your Jimmy Choo high heels make your legs look, but is looking hot worth the risk of injuring yourself? Is it worth the negative effects of high heels? Those sky high, narrow-toed shoes are putting your ankles, knees and toes in awkward positions, so naturally you’re going to get hurt eventually. Here are some of the most common injuries you’ll experience by wearing high heels.
The Negative Effects of High Heels
Bunions
More than 1/3 of women in America have bunions because of their shoes. They happen when the joint of your big toe shifts toward the second toe. You can have bunions treated without surgery by wearing wide and comfortable shoes. However, if it’s too painful to bear, then you may need surgery to fix the issue.
Corns
High heels can lead to layers of thick, yellowish dead skin to develop. Corns are the result of other deformities such as bunions and hammertoe, but they are also related to tight shoes or poorly fitted socks. To remove dead skin, soak your feet and use a pumice stone. Use a foam pad over the corn to relieve pain and promote healing.
Hammertoe happens when the middle joint of the second, third or fourth toes becoming bent and resemble a hammer. This can cause redness and swelling at the middle joint and either pain or corns on the toes or feet. If you have it treated early, this condition can be corrected without surgery. To avoid this, soft, roomy shoes are the best. You should avoid tight, narrow shoes and heels that are more than 2 inches high.
Ingrown Toenail
Tight-fitting shoes can cause ingrown toenails. You can avoid infection and surgery by treating the problem early. To treat the problem, wear comfortable shoes and soak your foot in warm water three to four times each day. If there isn’t improvement in two to three days, visit your podiatrist.
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