Wearing High Heels Can Lead to Osteoarthritis of the Foot

If you wear low heels or sturdy one- to two-inch heels or limit your wearing of high heels to evenings or special occasions, you're probably okay. However, if you wear very high heels day in and day out, you may increase your risk for developing osteoarthritis of the foot. “It’s harder to stand straight when wearing high heels, and this causes a lot of stress on the balls of your feet and your toes” says Dr. Weaver. Feet are one of the chief areas to be hit by osteoarthritis. In addition, high heels that are tight across the toes can aggravate bunions, or arthritis of the toes. You're better off wearing low heels and leaving the stilettos to the models