Women's High Heels
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Heels come in different designs, styles, colors and materials, making the task of choosing a pair a difficult one. Basic colors such as black and white can be worn with most clothes and because of this, these colors are popular. Neutral shades such as tan, beige and cream are also very versatile and can be matched with a lot of outfits as well. As such, these colors are gaining favor with many women the world over.
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The negative effects of high heels on the body
by Lisa Fillers
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Created on: October 05, 2007
Last Updated: June 29, 2009
High heel shoes used in moderation, and with some common sense, are not bad for the wearer. However, high heels do cause health problems when worn daily and in situations where the wearer is on their feet for hours or a large portion of their working day. Women love the way they make their legs look when they wear high heels, as do the men in our lives. Women feel sexier and more confindent when dressed in high heels. Some love the attentive looks received from others. They love the extra height the heels give them as it makes it appear they weigh less than they actually do. Vanity about our appearance, though, can come with a hefty price tag on our health.
High heels can also cause back pain and muscle strain from the constant pitching forward of the body. Often the real cause of the pain or muscle strain is overlooked and blamed on lifting something too heavy or bending over in the wrong manner.
High heel shoes can boost the wearer's self confidence in how they look. They can certainly add to the overall look of your attire. However, you need to try to vary your wardrobe in order to avoid daily use of high heel shoes. This is especially true if your job duties cause you to be on your feet a lot during the day. Do you mainly work at a desk all day and only occasionally get up? Are you constantly getting up to do filing and other duties which put you on your feet more than you realize? I have seen many store clerks wearing high heel shoes and their job duties require them to stand most of their work day. While they may look very attractive while on duty, they are most likely setting themselves up for several health problems.
Anyone who has had, or now have, corns, bunions, or calluses on their feet will tell you that once that problem starts it is nearly impossible to get rid of. It often results in a recurring problem for the rest of your life. It is far better to wear sensible shoes to work and use high heel shoes in moderation than to begin a lifelong problem that could have been avoided.
What Your Shoes Represent About You by Sabiha Choudhury
in Shopping / Fashion Style (submitted 2012-03-19)
Here, I've collated a list of the most usual types of shoes women tend to wear, and come up with a light-hearted psycho-analytical theory of what they represent about the wearer.
Shoes are a creative expression of the wearer, and consequently, there can be more than one interpretation of each style.
1. School-Girl Shoes
Most often worn at work by office workers or those on their feet all day. They have a low-medium heel, have at least one strap with a buckle going across the foot, and almost always black in colour, though can also be grey or brown. Also worn as general shoes when shopping etc.
Fashion Level: Low-Medium. These shoes are not considered fashionable or unfashionable.
What They Represent About The Wearer: The comfort of these shoes represents the wearer's vulnerable side (whether that be physical or emotional vulnerability), the same way a comfort blanket comforts a child. However, the fact that they are not a fashion choice is indicative of the wearer's confidence. She feels no pressure to conform to social ideals. This wearer is a vulnerable, yet confident woman.
2. Medium Or High Heel With Straps
These are usually worn at parties or on a night out. The heels, as well as being medium to high, will also be quite thin. This can impair the balance, hence the restriction in mobility. The level of foot exposure makes them unsuitable for the office, and the thin, high heels are impractical for day-to-day wear.
Fashion Level: High. Usually worn to impress the observer(s).
What They Represent About The Wearer: This can be a little uncomfortable to wear, depending on heel, the straps, and any decorations. The discomfort of these shoes represents the wearer's patience in achieving a specific objective. The high heels slow her mobility, therefore a sign of submission. They also make her attractive, not just the feet, but the overall look. This shows the wearer is vulnerable enough to want to feel the need to impress, willing to conform to social ideals in order to achieve this objective, and yet confident enough to put herself in the spotlight this way. This wearer is vulnerable, patient, and moderately confident.
3. Below-Knee Boots
Though these are a necessity in winter, I'm talking about those who wear boots regularly regardless of weather conditions. Due to their coverage of the entire foot area, the wearer can walk across puddles, mud, or dirt without necessarily realising, so unsuitable for indoor wear, including the office.
They cover the entire foot, and can be anything from ankle length to above-the-knee. The above-the-knee versions are a fashion statement in themselves, so I'm going to omit them from my analysis here. I'll focus on the ankle-length to below-the-knee styles.
Fashion Level: Medium-High, depending on style and whatever's in season.
What They Represent About The Wearer: Boots are not necessarily the most fashionable items, so the wearer is confident enough to not feel the need to bow to pressure to conform. They cover the entire foot and part of the leg, so the wearer would be a guarded person, conscious of exposing herself. The feet, ankles, and part of the leg would be supported, therefore even the high-heeled versions would be easier to walk in than in more open shoes. This shows the wearer, even if she is fashion aware, values her mobility. She is guarded, confident, and on the go.
4. Trainers
Now available in fashionable versions, so one need not look like a gymaholic. They are probably the most practical shoes on the market, available for men and women, in value-for-money styles to the more sophisticated styles that are designed to impress. Many people, especially women, have a pair in the car as they are so easy to drive in compared to their regular shoes. Ease of clutch control, so no need to risk a speeding fine in fancy shoes. Just change into these in the car, and then change back when you arrive at your destination. And if you are caught speeding it won't be because of your shoes.
Also, ideal for day-to-day wear. Some are designed like shoes so you can wear them to the office too.
Fashion Level: Medium to high, depending on style.
What They Represent About The Wearer: Trainers represent total comfort, do not always conform to fashion ideals, and most of all, they represent mobility. So the wear values her independence, is confident enough to not feel the need to conform to ideals of beauty, and is probably always on the go too, much like the boot wearer. She is a fairly carefree character.
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