What Shoes Are REALLY Doing to Our Bodies

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The Thick Heel - In case you didn't get the memo, we love a chunky heel. We can personally attest to these soles providing more balance and stability - thankfully, the experts agree. These sky-high pairs can still come with ankle and stability issues, but the strap and stacked heel may offset the hazards.

Any initial discomfort you may feel from this thicker style is similar to that of a pump, "but the body... more 

Photo by: Illustrated by Zhang Qingyun

The Thick Heel - In case you didn't get the memo, we love a chunky heel. We can personally attest to these soles providing more balance and stability - thankfully, the experts agree. These sky-high pairs can still come with ankle and stability issues, but the strap and stacked heel may offset the hazards.

Any initial discomfort you may feel from this thicker style is similar to that of a pump, "but the body would adapt quicker," Wharton says. But, despite the benefit of the ankle strap, the high heel can compromise your posture. Dr. Novella said the muscles on the sides and front of the hips are engaged, the leg is lengthened, and the hips may sway. What may sound like a sexy supermodel walk can also be dangerous. "The overuse of the muscles in the front of the hip can tighten these flexors and increase low back curvature, which can lead to back problems," he says. less