If you’re going to wear high heels...

SMDC Podiatrist Kirsten Moore offers these guidelines for buying high-heels:

• Buy shoes at the end of the day when your foot is slightly swollen from the day’s activities.
• Look for rubber soles for shock absorption.
• Select shoes with padding in the heel and ball of the foot.
• Choose a style that’s snug but not tight.
• Avoid backless styles.
• Purchase a shoe with a thicker, wider heel for more stability – not a stiletto.
• Heels should be no higher than 1- to 1-1/2 inches.
• Always try on shoes before you buy.
• The shoe should have a finger-width of space between your longest toe and the end of the shoe.
• A square toe box is best. Anything else pinches from side to side and can create neuromas.