Decide on the style you’ll feel most confident in. If you are opting for high heels, a block heel or wedge is a safer bet compared to sky-high stilettos. “When we wear very high heels [above 3”], the natural fat pad in the ball of the foot is displaced towards the toes, minimizing the shock absorption under the ball of the foot,” Lobkova notes, and adds that “the common tendons that cause hammertoes—flexor tendons—are favored and overpull the toes.” This can exacerbate various foot conditions and provide an anatomical explanation behind your stiff, sore feet, so the cushioning and padding in a shoe are critically important.
Lobkova also advises you to be aware of your gait when walking with heels (in other words, make sure it’s working for you and not against you). “The tendency is to lean back; however, this may cause falling and injuries,” she warns. “The ideal posture is slightly relaxed at the knees with a slight forward tilt…it is advised to stretch and massage the Achilles tendon before and after wearing high heels…this tendon gets contracted or shortened after long periods of high heel wear.” This should go without saying, but don’t decide on any shoe you don’t feel comfortable in. Weddings should be a fun occasion, and nobody (least of all the bride) wants to worry about debilitating foot pain all night. If you have a specific podiatric concern, try getting a custom orthotic or gel insole made in advance to address any footwear fears.
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