High Heels In The Workplace
\High Heels In the Work Place
Avoiding Sore Feet, Calluses, and Blisters
::This article was contributed by FancyFeet, author on foot care and foot health. You can visit her site at http://www.touchabletoes.com::
You are not going to like the sound of this, but you cannot buy every shoe you lay your eyes on. Believe me, your feet will thank you in the future. Having gorgeous shoes is understandable. But shouldn’t you have beautiful feet to match those pair of shoes? Imagine having to take off your shoes in front of someone one day only to reveal calluses and other imperfections on your feet. You may not want to spend more money on comfortable shoes, but you can always find a sale.
These Don't Look Suitable or Comfortable for a Professional Setting
Alternating high heels with sneakers, flats, or shoes with a smaller heel (say 1-2 inches) will do wonders in preventing foot blemishes and keeping your feet beautiful. You can also invest in shoes that have chunky heels in order to relieve pressure on your feet. Opt for heels that are 3 inches or less to reduce tension in your feet. Anything over 3 inches affects your natural stance and is more likely to cause ankle sprains, deformities and falls. Also, choose heels that feel comfortable and that are not too tight. Convincing yourself that you can break the shoe in is bologna. If the shoes do not feel comfortable as soon as you try them on, leave them alone. Otherwise, your feet will be susceptible to corns, bunions, blisters and sore feet to name a few. Listen to your feet!
If you like to wear heels at work, wear sneakers to and from the workplace. Walking outside, especially on concrete, is a huge no no. Purchasing insoles also help to absorb shock and reduce friction. You are on your feet all day long. It is just not fair to have your feet in heels pounding on the pavement. And why is it that we continue to stand even when we don’t have to? If you haven’t noticed yet, our feet start to hurt when we stand for long periods of time. Try to sit down as much as possible in between standing sessions to give your puppies a break.
::Check out some of FancyFeet’s articles–Prepare Your Feet for the Summer and The Ped Egg Phenomenon::
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May 3rd, 2009 at 11:46 PM
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