It’s a step in the wrong direction. A cosmetic surgeon posted on TikTok explaining the “dangers of high heels” — and how they could be hurting more than just your feet. Dr. Reza Tirgari ...

The opposite is high-arched feet, where the arches are more pronounced. Each of these conditions can lead to abnormalities in the distribution of forces from body weight, often resulting in foot pain.

"High heels, if worn incorrectly, can change the way the small muscles in your feet fire, which could lead to overuse syndrome," says podiatric surgeon Dr. Dana Canuso over email.

Experts discuss foot care techniques to cope with the painful consequences of wearing high heels.

Wearing high heels all the time limits the flexion of the foot and ankle. So what to do? If you wear heels just for special occasions, you aren't likely to do permanent structural damage of your feet ...

Typically, feet have a curved shape. The sole of the foot arches up behind the toes and curves back down into the bottom of the heel. Most people have a moderate-height arch that is flexible.

Podiatrists explain how to determine your foot arch type. Shop the best sneakers for high, neutral and flat arches from Brooks, Hoka, Oofos, Chaco, Birkenstock, Asics and Saucony.

In a debate that has gone from office corridors to Britain's Parliament, lawmakers put their foot down Monday and told employers to stop making women wear high heels as part of corporate dress codes.

Most high heels are uncomfortable. Even your best, most luxurious pair will leave your feet aching after a couple hours of walking. Sure, beauty is pain, and we make sacrifices for the sake of ...

Love them or loathe them, feet are the workhorses of our body – and we should treat them with respect to avoid a painful future.