I absolutely love high heels. But I don't think my body, especially my legs and feet, can support this love anymore. Every time I put those shoes on, even just for some minutes, my heels begin to get swollen, painful and red, up to the point where I can't walk. Oh my glamorous high heels! Am I too old to wear them? Does anyone have the same problem as me? Could you give me some advice on how to make this pain disappear?
Welcome to the forum, Jill. I have to tell you that I have had a very hard time with high heels over the past few years myself. The, whatever you call them, the stilts that hold them up keep breaking, so I rarely wear them anymore. Especially not out in the woods. I mean, it's not as if I didn't trip over logs and stuff often enough with boots on. It's just crazy trying it in high heels. Although, I am quite sure that the moose rather liked them. Now we'll wait to see if you hear from someone sensible. Seriously, welcome to the forum. I hope you like it here.
Last weekend in the mall when we were on our way to the theater, my husband noticed my posture. I was kind of stooping, he said, and told me to walk like I have a "clothes hanger" at my back. Straight body walk, huh. And then he noticed that I was wearing flat shoes. He said that flat shoes is not good for the posture. Shoes with heels of 1 to 2 inches are the best to use for it adds to the posture. But high heels are also okay instead of flat shoes. I have been thinking about that because, to be honest, I never wear high heel shoes. Although I have some pairs but I don't remember the occasion I wore them. PS. I have a bulge in my leg so high heel shoes are not recommended for me.
Welcome, Jill. I used to wear heels all the time when I worked in offices. Then I gradually went to a lower heel. Most women no longer wear hose, I don't see how they can tolerate heels for long periods of time. Last year I went to an event and wore 2" heels.... In the car I quickly changed to a pair of canvas slip-ons. I don't think it's age - if you look nice in heels and feel comfortable, go for it. But comfort is key.
I have worn High heel all my life..all day every day...but for the last 3 years, I've found it too painful on my lower back to wear them any more, so now I only ever wear them on Special occasions..car to bar for example ...and then take them off while I'm sitting down until it's time to go home. I work long days on my feet so I wear shoes with only a slight heel...it's also just as bad for your feet to wear completely flat shoes, like ballerina slippers or flip flops for any length of time. ..the maximum heel height for your health according to foot specialists is just 3 cm... Have a look at this link http://steptohealth.com/type-high-heels-bad-health/
@Jill Phoenix - Hi Jill and welcome You've done well to wear them so long - but its a well known fact, that high heels do a lot of damage 2 inches is a nice heel and better for you, I can't even manage that One inch is enough for me, otherwise I teeter
I like high heels but can't wear them anymore because of back issues. I can't wear totally flat shoes either so a lot of the ballerina styles no matter how comfortable don't work for me. I also a have a very high arch so I need shoes that work with that. If I have to wear heels for any reason and those reasons are less and less in my life now, I'll only wear them where I don't have to walk far and I always have a shoe to change into if I can't take it anymore. In the winter I wear Uggs, but most of the year here I wear flip flops. Also tennis shoes for the in between times. I see you are 56, I still could wear heels then but not spike heels.
These are the style of flip flops I have and the heel that is most comfortable for me. I have these in about 5 different colors.
My wife had a Shoe Holder full of high heels that we ended up giving to the Goodwill. The reason we got rid of them: she wore a pair of nice ones to an job interview last year and, on the third/last step going into the building, she didn't raise her foot up high enough and the heel caught the step. Luckily there was a large rubber/cloth mat that she fell forward on. She wasn't injured, but we both agreed, "that's it, they are all going". She has a pair of pumps, if she needs to dress-up for something. The rest of her dress shoes are flats.........which are much more safe at her age! She is able to wear black tennis shoes where she works at now. Funny, some people say "age is only a number" and I keep saying "yea, right" (sarcastically). There are just certain things, as Seniors, that we can no longer do or wear. That's is just a fact.
I used to have it, too, and a friend of mine offered me some very amazing tips to relieve the pain. What I did was rubbing my heels down to the bottom of my feet with my thumbs. The feeling was very satisfying.
Welcome to the forum Jill. I like flats especially from Robins shoe stores. I bought some with heels in my lifetime and couldn't be comfy in them, walked in my home to practice, but don't like them much. After reading posts here I don't want to wear them even if they look very pretty on others I see all the time. Best to be comfy, safe and have fun with your shoes. I like sneakers, flip flops, clogs like crocks...well you get it. I'll opt for comfy anytime!
That's terrible, the pain in your heel! I had it once, very awful! In my opinion, only by having a thorough medical check-up and treatment can you make the pain stop. I think you should go to the nearest clinic or let a house call doctor take a look at your heels while you stay at home.
You are right, it does not come easy anymore wearing them because our bodies change through the years. But what I found is a balance. Try high heel shoes that support not just the heels but the sole itself. Boots with high heals can support the legs better, I think, that is why I like wearing boots. For formal wear try looking for a pair that is high enough to support the whole weight of your body. Or, if you have the extra funds to spend, why not custom-make the shoes you want and get to choose what design you want as well. Let me just add another food for thought: No matter the maturity and youthfulness, anyone can wear what they want that are comfortable with.
I have never worn more than a two or three inch heel in my life. I guess I am just not the glam type. I mean some people can really carry off high heels, and they look fantastic, but honestly are the really worth the foot and leg problems they cause? Just count me as a flats or low heels kinda gal. I would probably fall off of 4 inch heels to be honest...and it doesn't have anything to do with my age, which is not all that old, Thank You very much!!