Nigeria: Ladies Beware! High Heels Could Damage Your Feet

16 February 2013
analysis

Ladies wear high heels for different reasons - to boost their confidence, to make their legs look longer and sexier, and probably also to make some look more stylish. However, going by a recent study, wearing high heels is being blamed for feet damage, one of which is flat feet - a condition that leaves the inside of the foot flattened, allowing the entire foot to touch the floor when standing up. Raliat Ahmed-Yusuf writes.

High- heeled shoes are one of the most popular types of shoe worn all over the world. They have the ability of making one look taller, which can be advantageous for people that are not tall. But there are several problems associated with high heels, such as flat feet, according to a recent study.

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