WALKING IN THOSE CHOOS

Heels have never been more popular, and it seems the motto these days is: "the higher the better!" Shoe designers are specializing in super tall heels that will tower the wearer at dizzying heights. From the tall and spindly stilettos to the stacked and packed platforms, you may love the look of hot designer heels, but your feet may not reciprocate this adoration. Instead of sacrificing your feet for those hot, hot heels, choose to wear your Choos with responsibility, thus saving you a great amount of pain and money at the end of the day. Podiatrists all over the world cringe as their patients prance into the office teetering on super high heels. It should come as no shock that wearing these death defying beauties can lead to future problems, including unsightly and painful bunions and serious injuries, including bone or ligament damage. These dangers are only after excessively wearing inappropriate footwear, so instead of giving up your designer shoe collection, just wear your high heels with limitations. Even though you may be able to run a marathon in you trusty stilettos does not mea that you should! Wear your shoes in settings that require limited walking or only wear them indoors where flat, even ground will reduce the chance of tripping or falling while balancing on your shoes. Consider bringing an alternate pair of shoes if you plan on doing a great deal of walking or are walking over uneven surfaces. Avoid wearing high heels during inclimate weather or when the walking surface will be wet or slippery. Also, if you are heading to an outdoor party of event that will take place on a lawn, think again before you don your favorite pair of Choos. Although you may be wanting to show off your inner fashionistas, the thin, spindly heels will most likely become stuck in the ground, potentially causing you to trip or fall, but also--and more importantly--ruining your shoes. By wearing your heels on a limited basis, you will not only save your feet, but you will also prolong the life of your shoes. Generally, designer shoes are nothing more than a super high heel and some very modest straps that secure your foot to the shoe. Even normal wear and tear can tremendously limit the lifespan of your favorite shoes. Furthermore, tripping or falling while wearing your designer shoes may not only potentially inure you person, you can totally ruin you favorite kicks by breaking a heel or snapping a strap.