subject: How To Find Comfortable High Heels Without Losing Style [print this page] Comfortable high heels that are as fashionable as they are practical can be found. Those who have no idea what facets to look for tend to try large varieties of styles and settle for less than the best. Those who know what to seek out will have a shorter, narrower search with greater success.
Stilettos will forever be fashionable. They're a classic item that is in style every single year. Evening and cocktail dresses will always need the additional height and femininity that only stilettos can bring. Business clothing will also always need a dash of professionalism that heels provide.
Three major areas of the shoe cause the most pain. Because the entire body's weight falls on the ball of the foot in stilettos, this is where most of the pain happens. How bad this pain is will depend on the inset and sole. The toes are often crowded into narrow toe areas of stilettos. The arch is often also a painful area since it's the only part of the foot that remains unsupported.
A wider toe that also has extra depth will make a shoe far more snug. The trends this year allow for a rounder toe but the shoe has to balance that area if it's to work well. A round toe that's imbalanced makes the shoe appear too practical. A thicker sole and heel is all that's needed to make this shoe work stylistically.
Shock absorption can cure the pain felt in the ball of the foot. An orthopedic inset will be helpful for minimizing pain and improving shock absorption. Some shoes have their own insets but these need to be strong and soft enough to last. Anything less than the best quality will take only weeks to flatten, negating its advantages entirely.
The sole is the most important area for shock absorption to prevent pain at the ball of the foot. Platforms are a huge trend this year and don't need to be overly thick. As little as a centimeter or two's width, if made from well fabricated plastic or gum rubber, can prevent pain in the ball of the foot entirely. Synthetic rubber wears down within months. Since most people carry their weight unevenly on their feet, the sole wears down more on one side. This causes misalignment of the spine and hips, causing long term injury, spasms and pain.
Those with flat arches should always wear an orthopedic inset. However, it can be helpful to wear an espadrille heel that provides additional support for the arches. These will also prevent pain for those without flat arches. Espadrilles have been introduced in many collections for 2013, so they will soon be in fashion again.
A thick rather than stiletto heel can support the ankles better to reduce imbalance and pain to that area. Thick heels are also better at balancing out thicker calves. No matter how well chosen comfortable high heels are, they should be worn for short periods. It's best to carry a flat pair of shoes along, wearing them when ever heels aren't a necessity. This will also prevent shoes from becoming damaged during long periods of walking.
