The price many women pay for the latest trends and styles in shoes is a huge pain in the feet. The funny thing is foot pain by women is more accepted than any other pain they may experience. If you ask a podiatrist, he will tell you American women are paying a high price to wear the latest fads in women's shoes. The only ones who are benefiting from this are the people who repair the feet that the fashion industry is determined to ruin.

Current Trends

High heeled shoes are the epitome of women and sexiness. But wearing these type of shoes on a regular basis is a sure fire way to ruin the very limbs you need to walk. When you wear high heels with a very narrow toe, this can cause more problems for those who suffer from existing conditions. Sandals that completely expose your feet are not good for your dogs either. They are flat, often having little or no support and they are often the cause of accidents when they break, or catch on to an object while one is walking.

Those who are fans of athletic wear may think they are taking care of their feet. Nothing can be further from the truth. Many times athletic shoes squish your feet into unnatural positions and can cause lifelong problems in the long run.

The Right Shoe For You

The shoe that can give you the most support is a shoe that has a flat sole and will fit your heel snugly. There should be lots of room for your toes in the toe box, and the upper part of the shoe should be made of soft, compliant material. Laces will offer even more efficiency and comfort as they can aid the shoe in fitting more comfortably.

Why High Heels Can Damage Your Feet

There are several reasons that high heels can do damage to a woman's feet. The first reason is that high heels lift your foot out of the position that nature intended. Wearing high heels often can also shorten your Achilles' tendon. It also pitches the weight of your body in a forward position that is disproportionate to the ball of your foot. This upsets the mechanics that stabilize the foot.

Another thing to consider when you wear high heels is the narrow area and how they make your toes point downward. This makes the person wearing them more prone to spraining an ankle. Your heel was made specifically to absorb the shocks your body may encounter. When you wear high heels this throws the natural balance of the body off and can cause many different types of injuries.

Most women do not care about the risks of high heels. Shoes are beautiful and fun to wear and the more pairs of shoes one has the better. I would gladly walk to the ends of the earth if I was to be rewarded with a cute pair of shoes at the end of the journey, and I am sure there are many women who feel the same.