Many women wear footwear that is not comfortable because they think it looks good or because they want to appear taller than they are. Many shoe designers say that when they make shoes they try to make them comfortable but that is not at the forefront of their mind and that they aim to make stylish and fashionable shoes that people want to wear.

So are we doing any damage to our feet by wearing these types of shoes? Doctors and foot specialists say that by wearing ill fitting shoes time and time again, we are risking causing serious damage and long lasting damage to our feet. This could cause it problems when we are older which may not be able to be corrected easily.

Some people have been wearing high heel shoes for so long that they actually can find it uncomfortable to wear flat shoes. Ideally if you do want to wear high shoes or shoes that do not fit your feet well then try and limit the amount of time you wear them for. If you can take flat shoes with you too, you may be able to switch in to them when you are walking home or when you are sat at your desk.