Fashion, good taste, style and / or practicality when dressing. We believe that it is about finding a balance when looking good, but having to work, staying for several hours at your place of work, performing errands on the street, attending meetings, in short, unfolding in the social environment at which you belong, and which demands many things from you, and among those, to see you beautiful and splendid.
But you should also think about your comfort and health, and part of that care you must have, is represented by the use of shoes that for the sake of your feet, should be as comfortable as possible, taking into account that you should generally walk and / or remain standing for considerable periods of time. That is why we recommend you choose your heels very well at the time of going to the store, where you should consider several points: price, quality, model, colour, style, heel height, and of course so that you want them, if they are to go to a gala party, to use them frequently in your work or in your day to day.
The subject that concerns us in this article is focused on those high heels that you love to see higher and slender, and because they are the most appropriate to look good in formal events, and even in some types of work, due to the activities that are developed in the place where you work, for example, offices, banks, fashion companies, advertising, management or senior positions, among other activities, where you must look at all times formal, elegant and sober, which requires definitely high-heeled shoes.
However, this type of shoes can be uncomfortable in the foot, causing pain or causing blisters and affected skin, if they are too tight, are not the right size, are too tall, have very rustic seams that hurt, are very rigid, the quality of the materials with which they are made is bad, among other reasons, that must be taken into account when acquiring them, so that they do not become a headache, because you do not know what to do to avoid them lose them, and of course a foot pain that leaves you exhausted.
So, friends, you must learn to choose very well that pair of high heels you need for those special moments, either to enjoy at social events and parties, or to go to work and move on the street solving all that series of issues that all Modern woman must take on the day to day, and of course everything begins by selecting them properly to avoid further aches and pains while using them.
Let’s start with the tips; try to choose a more stable heel, avoiding the frequent use of heels in fine tip if you have very wide toes or feet, because obviously these will stay very tight; but do not be discouraged if you like this type of footwear a lot, have them to show off at times when you do not have to stay with them for long. Acquire then platform shoes, wedge heel or wide cleats, which are recommended to have a greater support and distribute weight better.
In addition, round toe shoes are appropriate to give your feet greater comfort, and prepare for long days, such as work or that party you were expecting and you expect it to last a long time. Also the boots and heels with buckles at the height of the ankles are perfect to face the day to day, they are very elegant, combine with many outfits and provide greater support and security.
Another very important aspect is the quality of the shoes, so invest in quality and not in quantity, choosing brands and recognized materials that can offer you greater comfort, at the same time to look wonderful, modern and elegant looks. It is also advisable that you opt for heels with leather soles, rubber, and / or other materials with good resistance, and above all that have good seams that do not rub your skin and produce blistering or redness annoying.
Following with our high-heeled shoes, we must remember that not only the proper purchase of these is enough, since you must use them and walk correctly, because many of us say we know how to walk in this type of shoes, which have been a lifetime doing it, etcetera, and it turns out that they have not been doing well. Pay attention to the following paragraph and evaluate yourself as you read:
Remember to walk properly with high-heeled shoes, you must maintain a good posture (although this should always be maintained), the abdomen should be firm, the shoulders directed back and your head up, because the decisive position at the time of curves forming in your body, which will cause your back to arch slightly and in some cases remain arching irremediably with the passing of the years, which will subsequently bring to your health problems related to the spine, and even legs, knees, and feet.
On the other hand, if you wear high-heeled shoes, and you have to climb stairs or uneven surfaces, you should always look for support points that help you support the steps with better support and do not affect your feet, so it is advisable to hold on to the railing or wall while going up each step, which makes the effort less.
And if the case is that you will be outdoors, but in turn you must wear high heels, and you must walk on surfaces that can be irregular, where probably there are earth, sand, grass, stones or rough surfaces, is one hundred percent recommended to use wide heels, in order to avoid unpleasant slips or possible falls that cause an injury.
Now, let’s move on to another point; Where and how to wear high-heeled shoes, without forgetting the elegance and comfort. Well, it is convenient to start with those office jobs, where you do not necessarily have to stay a long time, but you spend almost the entire day sitting, this is where these types of shoes are ideal, which can be worn with professional attire like for example, the classic and sober suit tailor. In addition, the looks with high-heeled shoes for work, offer many possible combinations with skirts, pants, dresses or sets.
Likewise, high-heeled shoes are ideal for a night-time date, as men love to have a woman dressed impeccably, with an outfit that highlights their beauty and of course with their sexy high heels. Therefore, at the time of this long-awaited appointment, you must choose a suitable heel height that makes you look elegant, but at the same time provides you with comfort.
If the occasion to wear high heels is a formal event, we must remember that the appropriate attire almost always requires the use of high heels, with some exceptions, and if it is a night at the club where you intend to dance all the night, it is advisable to wear a low replacement shoes, because as we all know, most come with their fabulous looks and high shoes, and end up placing those beloved shoes when the night has advanced and fatigue invades the feet.
We are going to finish this article, mentioning some inconveniences that can arise with the frequent use of high-heeled shoes, which can affect not only the feet, but also the back, knees and neck. This is because this type of shoes changes the natural posture of the body, thus altering the curvature of the spine, because the woman tends to tilt the lower back forward, in order to maintain balance and standing, which causes the hips to be placed backwards.
On the other hand, the excessive use of high-heeled shoes, press the knees much more than normally done in a normal situation, which definitely increases the risk of suffering from osteoarthritis, or what is the same, losing the Cartilage in the knee, which is very painful and often causes surgical operations.
Likewise, the fact of walking with heels is similar to the process of climbing up a ramp, at which time, when walking, the body tends to be inclined to exert much more pressure on the sole of the foot, this coupled with the misalignment of the back, causes excessive and inadequate work of the muscles, which often generates back and leg pain, which if prolonged over time can cause other ailments and worse conditions. And in case it was little, in the long term, the constant use of this type of heels, generally causes the calf muscle shrinkage, on bones and calluses on the feet.
Therefore, it is advisable to use high heels as short as possible, or in situations where you do not have to walk and / or stand for periods of very long times, considering in turn that the higher the heel is, more damage may be caused to the body, so it is best to wear shoes that do not exceed one inch high.
However, this is an option for each one of you, since we can take care of our health without discarding high-heeled shoes, the important thing is to know how and when to use them, to look splendid, elegant, comfortable and of course maintain an adequate body health.
ALFA