Heel heights and your health
What’s the impact of different heights on your looks—and your health?
Flats (1 inch or less)
Pros: They’re comfortable, stylish and easier on the feet than higher heels.
Cons: Most don’t offer arch support, and the feet often have to work to keep the shoes on.
Kitten heels (1.5 to 2 inches)
Pros: They build muscle in the calves, make legs appear longer, and are easier to walk in than higher heels.
Cons: They can cause problems from corns to back pain. They don’t supply the same glamour that higher heels do.
High heels (2.5 to 4 inches)
Pros: They build muscle in the calves, make legs appear longer and the body leaner.
Cons: They can be painful to wear, and are sometimes difficult to walk in. They can cause many foot problems, such as hammertoes and bunions, and back pain.
Extreme (over 4 inches)
Pros: They build muscle in the calves, make legs appear longer and the body leaner. They also tend to make the backside more noticeable (although this could also be a con!).
Cons: They put huge pressure on the feet—seven times your body weight—ar
Heel heights and your healthWhat’s the impact of different heights on your looks—and your health?Flats (1 inch or less)Pros: They’re comfortable, stylish and easier on the feet than higher heels.Cons: Most don’t offer arch support, and the feet often have to work to keep the shoes on.Kitten heels (1.5 to 2 inches)Pros: They build muscle in the calves, make legs appear longer, and are easier to walk in than higher heels.Cons: They can cause problems from corns to back pain. They don’t supply the same glamour that higher heels do.High heels (2.5 to 4 inches)Pros: They build muscle in the calves, make legs appear longer and the body leaner. Cons: They can be painful to wear, and are sometimes difficult to walk in. They can cause many foot problems, such as hammertoes and bunions, and back pain.Extreme (over 4 inches)Pros: They build muscle in the calves, make legs appear longer and the body leaner. They also tend to make the backside more noticeable (although this could also be a con!).Cons: They put huge pressure on the feet—seven times your body weight—ar
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