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Meet the Experts
Why Are Heels So Uncomfortable?
“In footwear production, millimeters count,” Parke shares.
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Parke says platformslike any one of thesesandal stylescan be a comfortable middle ground.
“A platform can have an effective pitch that is lower than its overall height,” she explains.
Instead, you’d be wearing a 60mm (2.4") heel."
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We love the sound of that.
Block heels also provide increased stability thanks to the expanded surface area.
Parke suggests wearing open-toed shoes to avoid this mishap altogether by preventing stress and taking pressure off the toes.
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Flatforms have designs with and without ankle support, which Cunha says can be safer than wearing heels.
“They also force your knees and hips to shift forward while your back hyperextends backward.”
Luckily, there are still ways to mindfully wear heels without giving them up entirely.
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