Published On 30 Mar 2015
Even though she became a style icon thanks to Carrie Bradshaw’s iconic wardrobe and shoe collection, Sarah Jessica Parker admitted that “Sex and the City” also caused her a lot of grief. “I went to a foot doctor and he said, ‘Your foot does things it shouldn’t be able to do. That bone there… You’ve created that bone. It doesn’t belong there,’” Parker told The Edit.
If you’d like to avoid her issues, you have to know a few things about foot problems caused by shoes. Stilettos may be the worst offender, but there are plenty of other shoes that put your health at risk.
Toe Deformities – Stilettos
High heels aren’t just the most uncomfortable shoes, they can also cause the most damage in the long run. Because your toes are being squashed inside the shoe, the bones actually change their shape, resembling claws. You can’t get this kind of damage from wearing high heels only on special occasions, but you can end up with deformed toes if you wear them regularly, for 8 hours or more.
Bunions – Tight Shoes
88% of American women wear shoes that are too small, according to the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, and 55% end up with bunions. They’re one of the most serious foot problems caused by shoes, and the only way to minimize the risk is to make sure that your shoes are never too tight or too narrow. Get them professionally measured at a shoe store a couple of times a month and stop trying to squeeze them into shoes that are one size too small.
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