The Pros and Cons of wearing high heels
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Earlier this week, a young woman was sent home from her temporary position at a major accountancy firm in London for turning up wearing flat shoes as opposed to the high heels her bosses expected her to wear. We thought it was time to weigh up the pros and cons of wearing heels.
Pros:
– No matter how big or small the heel, high heels undoubtedly give you more height. This extra height makes us smaller ladies feel empowered and strong as it allows us to meet the eye level of our taller co-workers.
– The higher the heel, the longer and leaner the appearance of your legs. High heels also define and shape your muscles.
– High heels exaggerate femininity, and emphasise our curves by changing the way our legs, hips, pelvis and feet move.
Overall, high heels give us a big confidence boost, whether through forming part of an outfit, making us short girls taller, or enhancing our bodies. High heels give you that feel-good feeling the moment you put them on.
Cons:
As great as heels are, wearing them over a long period of time can have some serious effects on our bodies.
– The shape of the heel pushes the body forwards, and because your foot will be pointed downwards, it reduces your foot’s natural ability to flex and absorb shock. This can leave joints – especially the hips and knees – vulnerable to problems such as arthritis.
– The Achilles tendon can shorten due to long-term use of high heels, resulting in the heel becoming unable to fully touch the floor.
– Corns, callouses, ingrown toenails, hammer toes and bunions are some of the minor but very unattractive issues that come with the long-term use of heels.
– Back, foot, leg and hip pain are common in long-term wearers of high heels and can even become an issue in flat shoes.
– Morton neuroma is a condition that affects a nerve in the foot. It irritates and thickens the nerve and can be extremely painful. Long-term use of high heels can bring this condition on, as it is caused by pressure.
Women shouldn’t be expected to wear high heels in the work place. The long-term effects just aren’t worth it. Women, just like men, can wear flat and sensible shoes and still maintain a professional appearance.