If young girls insist on wearing heels, there are actions they can take to protect their feet. Here, two podiatrists, Dr. Vera Malezhik and Dr. Ramona Brooks, share tips for minimizing the damage:
1. Choose the lowest heel height possible and look for styles with a rounded or square toe box.
“This allows more space for toes — helping to avoid crowding — and prevents blister formation from shoe friction,” Brooks said.
2. Opt for shorter block heels instead of ultrahigh stilettos.
“A block heel distributes the ground reaction forces more equally throughout the entire foot,” Malezhik explained, “while a shorter heel reduces the pressure on the forefoot, decreasing the risk of getting injured.”
