Foot Pain

exitman1 · 24th January 2004, 16:27

I have another question.
ever since I started to wear high heels as my casual wear when im shopping etc I get a slight pain around the toes area. This comes after about two hours or so of walking. I read in Jenny's site this is normal and is just your foot getting used to the new centre of balance, is this true, did any of you guys experience this and how long does it take to go away. Ive been wearing high heels since Christmas on numerous occasions on long periods each time.

tuckedintoboots · 24th January 2004, 17:36

I'd say that its pretty normal for your feet as a whole-I wear blade heel boots (by nine west) :) so I have had that happen to my feet a few times! but it CAN depend on the highth of the particular heel design, I'd say as a general rule (& whether or not you have any thick pads in them too those can make a great deal of difference on how your feet feel after a few hours of walking in them) yours, Brad

loveheel · 24th January 2004, 21:34

I have shoes and boots which become painful wearing them after a while. But invariably, it is the result of a poor fit. I usually already know this when I buy them in the store, but still can't resist buying them

Firefox · 24th January 2004, 22:01

Pads are good if you are starting off. If you wear heels a lot, you won't need them after a while.

Terry · 25th January 2004, 02:38

You have to suffer for fashion.

Bubba136 · 25th January 2004, 15:22

Why should you have to “suffer fashion?” I wouldn't think anyone of us would wear a pair of heels in public if they hurt our feet just to be wearing them. Besides, I don't believe anything would look more pathetic that seeing a man wearing high heels limping along, dragging one foot behind another, while trying to walk through a mall. Rather than sympathy, it would, in my opinion, elicit ridicule.

Lucy · 25th January 2004, 17:50

Hi exitman! If it happens to be "Toe burn" that has been troubling you, then you might like to look at my "Lucy's Story" (under "Stories With A Heely Theme"), where I've devoted two or three entire instalments to tips for high heelers on foot problems and footcare, including "toe burn". I hope you find this helpful.

Love Lucy

Terry · 25th January 2004, 19:14

By the way, I was just joking. That's why I put the little smiley face. I always say that when somebody complains about something, from high heels to tight corsets. My toes and feet get sore sometimes, usually when wearing a higher heel, or shoes or boots that aren't the right size. In your case I think it is the "long periods of time" that do you in. Nobody I know, male or female, can walk around all day in heels without getting a little sore. I usually bring a spare pair of lower heels and leave them in my car, just in case I want to change.

Spikey Dan · 30th January 2004, 07:21

To intro myself, I'm a non-heel wearing male. I been experiencing foot pain around my heel and arch area on both feet for the past 3 months and all I wear is Nike trainers. But I've had recurring foot pain since I was a teen, so everything is just coming to a head right now. I hope it is just the winter season and cold weather right now.

Slim · 30th January 2004, 16:12

Dan, maybe you should try a pair of heels (boots give great support). Foot and leg pain is what got me started. Heels were recomended by a pedorthist. Just don't try and wear them all the time, your body will tell you when you need them.