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6 Reasons High Heels Are Bad for Your Health

High heels and pointy-toed shoes can cause long-term damage to feet and ankles, and surgeons have treated more than a few related injuries

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Even if you can manage in Manolos and catwalk in Choos, the negative effects of fashionable footwear may outweigh the style points.

High heels and pointy-toed shoes can cause long-term damage to feet and ankles, and surgeons like John Reach, MD, with the Connecticut Orthopaedic Institute in Meriden have treated more than few related injuries.

Dr. Reach explains here why heels can be a problem, and the best kind of footwear for healthy feet.

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