Why are Modern High Heels so Bad?

As yet another round of models on the runway fall and trip over their high heels, it leaves us to wonder how non-professionals are expected to wear these towering shoes. High heels have a long history of being deemed dangerous and painful, and it's not without reason. But the reality is that styles have become consistently worse over the last few decades- emphasizing fashion and mass-manufacturing over comfort or functionality. And models aren't the only victims.

The manufacturing process for a pair of shoes goes through so many different hands, expecting all to have the expertise and the time to properly create a complex piece. But, as with all modern systems, short cuts are made in the interest of time and money. A few millimeters off in a pattern or last can result in blisters and pinched feet. Not taking the time to check fit and function can make a pair that sits beautifully on the shelf, but can't actually be walked in. And as we look closer in how shoes are modeled online (if they even bother to show feet), the models often are a size smaller and quite a bit narrower than the shoe is intended for. So it's no wonder that our feet don't look like the ones online!

Feet are an incredibly complex part of our body, and how we walk can affect the rest of our posture and joints. It's important to know the difference between fashion and function, as well as understanding our unique bodies needs. High heels aren't for everyone, but there are some designs that really are for no one.

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