Health Check: how high heels harm and how to make it better

By Caroline Robinson
Updated March 20 2014 - 12:43pm, first published February 28 2014 - 10:55pm
Achilles heels: The higher they are, the more pain you'll feel.
Achilles heels: The higher they are, the more pain you'll feel.

High-heeled shoes are thought to characterise femininity and beauty, making the wearer feel self-assured and elegant. But they also alter alignment of the feet, legs, and back, and can have long-term effects on posture and health.

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