The Secret to Wearing High Heels Without Pain

By SHAPE magazine. Generally, there are a few things to look for when you're shopping for stilettos. First, make sure the heels are of moderate proportions; opting for well-constructed "quality" shoes, especially those that have shock absorbing materials in the ball of the foot, and using an insert like Orthaheel; wearing your highest heels for only short periods at a time and giving them a little bit of closet time now and then; looking for shoes that "contour" to your arch and distribute your weight over the entire foot, not just the ball of the foot.
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