Changes in my feet.

tallguyinheels · 15th June 2007, 20:09

So now I estimate I'm spending about 10% of my time in 5 inch heels - some days several hours other days only an hour or so. Never at night, and about 1/3 to half the time I'm in heels I'm walking ot standing. All this said I've begun to notice some changes in my feet. I should first say that I was born with very high arches, strong calves and spent a lot of time in my youth on the beach in the sand. all this has led to a moderate case of hammertoes - not uncomfortable but my tos only lay somewat flat when I put pressure on them. In a relaxed mode they curl upwardfrom the ball with the first knuck forming a 120 degree angle. Now my toes even more curled upward at the ball of the foot - t the point that in typical dress shoes the tops of my toes are drawn up agains the top of the shoe. When I'm in heels the toeslay flatter aand more comfortable - As long as I stretch every day I don't seem to have any tightness in my calves and I notice I also have to spend nore time streatching the quads. My toes are also forming a little closer together at the toe, but there is no serius redness or callouses

thedesigner · 15th June 2007, 23:10

Well ive got tiny feet and couldnt do slipons as a kid as theyd slipoff again....
So ive gots womens size feet and so they look, part of it wearin heels!

Phoenix · 16th June 2007, 02:31

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Originally Posted by tallguyinheels

So now I estimate I'm spending about 10% of my time in 5 inch heels - some days several hours other days only an hour or so. Never at night, and about 1/3 to half the time I'm in heels I'm walking ot standing. All this said I've begun to notice some changes in my feet. I should first say that I was born with very high arches, strong calves and spent a lot of time in my youth on the beach in the sand. all this has led to a moderate case of hammertoes - not uncomfortable but my tos only lay somewat flat when I put pressure on them. In a relaxed mode they curl upwardfrom the ball with the first knuck forming a 120 degree angle. Now my toes even more curled upward at the ball of the foot - t the point that in typical dress shoes the tops of my toes are drawn up agains the top of the shoe. When I'm in heels the toeslay flatter aand more comfortable - As long as I stretch every day I don't seem to have any tightness in my calves and I notice I also have to spend nore time streatching the quads. My toes are also forming a little closer together at the toe, but there is no serius redness or callouses

Something I am aware of wearing heels:
Symptoms of a Morton's Neuroma
If you have a Morton''s neuroma, you will probably have one or more of these symptoms where the nerve damage in occurring:
• Tingling, burning, or numbness
• Pain
• A feeling that something is inside the ball of the foot, or that there's a rise in the shoe or a sock is bunched up.
What Causes a Neuroma?
Anything that causes compression or irritation of the nerve can lead to the development of a neuroma. One of the most common offenders is wearing shoes that have a tapered toe box, or high-heeled shoes that cause the toes to be forced into the toe box.
People with certain foot deformities—bunions, hammertoes, flatfeet, or more flexible feet—are at higher risk for developing a neuroma. Other potential causes are activities that involve repetitive irritation to the ball of the foot, such as running or racquet sports. An injury or other type of trauma to the area may also lead to a neuroma.

The higher the heels and the pointier (??) the toes I have to be careful of how long I wear the shoes or boots.

Guy N. Heels · 16th June 2007, 07:26

Doesn't this thread really belong in The Infirmary?

crotchhiboots · 16th June 2007, 10:13

I have been wearing nothing but 3.5 to4 inch heels for the past week and find that I am unconfortable walking flat footed. I am trying to become permanently heeled and hope that I suceed. I will be posting my progress and keep informed readers informed.

Guy N. Heels · 17th June 2007, 05:31

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Originally Posted by crotchhiboots

I have been wearing nothing but 3.5 to4 inch heels for the past week and find that I am unconfortable walking flat footed. I am trying to become permanently heeled and hope that I suceed. I will be posting my progress and keep informed readers informed.

My experience has been that 3.5" to 4" is a pretty good height for heels, even after "middle age" when stuff just doesn't work as well as it once did. Personally, I think that "permanently heeled" is mostly a state of mind that can be acheived far more readily than most people allow.

However, it might be desireable to give the feet some rest in order avoid hammertoes, bunnions, etc.

After all, heeled or not, you only have one pair of feet to take you through life. So IMO it pays to take care of them.

tallguyinheels · 18th June 2007, 04:29

just be clear... my hammer toes are a very PRE heeled condition. and according to my podiatrist - a mostly genetic condition because of my inherited high arches. A great byproduct of these high arches is the ability to easily walk in high heels. I think if I keep my heel wearing to existing levels I se no untoward effects - we'll keep you posted.

benthere · 29th July 2007, 09:05

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Originally Posted by Guy N. Heels

After all, heeled or not, you only have one pair of feet to take you through life. So IMO it pays to take care of them.

Just like the rest of our bodies. Not much use to us when we retire if our bodies are well done by then.

TIMB · 29th July 2007, 18:53

I have been wearing womans shoes and boots for about 10 years now, this is mainly at home and out now and again,i have small feet i can wear uk womans size 6 size 7 is normally to big, but i must admit i have very fem looking feet i have highish arches angled big toes and bunions i also have hammered toes and suffer from corns and callouse as many woman would that wears heels or pointy shoes regular.

i had to see a foot dr about 4 years ago to have my corns removed she said i have very female looking feet that looks like they have spent many hrs in heels.

my feet have changed shape yes and are more high heel shaped than my wifes so i know sertent style shoes can change your foot shape a bit

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Tim.

Fog · 7th September 2007, 15:36

I haven't been wearing heels much for the past six months. I'm having quite a bit of pain in my left ankle, so have seen an osteopath and a podiatrist. I've now got a pair of expensive insoles which have given me quite a bit of relief. This week I've worn heels for the first time for ages, today the osteo asked me "have you been wearing different shoes?" no I lied! "Been walking down hill a lot" he continued - "not especially" I replied.

Ok - this guy knows his stuff. I'm falling apart, I think it's time for me to retire from heels.