High Heels

'And She Walked Happily Ever After'

Dr. Steve Rosenberg | Posted 05.02.2012

Dr. Steve Rosenberg

Finding a pair of shoes in your closet that will last all day on your feet without making you miserable is often a daunting task. Using these helpful tips can now make your life much easier.

How High Heels Ruined My Feet (And I'm Only 24)

Alicia Ciccone | Posted 05.04.2012

Alicia Ciccone

While most of my high school classmates cruised the halls in Birkenstocks, I wore black trousers, pretty blouses and dressy heels -- every day. But midway through high school, my feet started to slow me down.

Women Are Still Getting Risky Foot Surgery To Fit Into High Heels

Posted 04.26.2012

As summer slowly approaches, so does our favorite summer ritual: whip out our pretty high heels, get warned that they're totally dangerous for us, wea...

PHOTOS: The One Thing Jessica Chastain Will Never Do On The Red Carpet

The Huffington Post | Michelle Manetti | Posted 02.23.2012

Jessica Chastain has walked the red carpet plenty of times in her career, but her biggest stroll to date will be this Sunday, when the nominated starl...

Tight Ties, Killer Heels: Clothes Make The Fashion Victims

The Wall Street Journal | Posted 02.21.2012

Baila Steinman first noticed the numbness in her leg on a trip to Israel in December. "From the knee to the pelvis, it was numb to the point of being ...

Ladies, We Can't Leave all the Money and Clout to the Boys

Christina Patterson | Posted 02.04.2012

Christina Patterson

Women are being pummeled by the financial crisis. But that's because women are too dependent on the state. We haven't bothered to get the skills that might get us more money, and more clout. If men have been allowed to rule the roost, that's because women have let them.

Are High Heels The New Economic Predictor?

Tara Kelly | Posted 11.23.2011

From hemlines to lipstick, female fashion trends have long been seen as indicators for the economic climate. Now, the latest proposed sartorial index ...

Women's Heels Fall Out Of Step With Economic Outlook

DailyFinance | Posted 11.22.2011

Shoe trends are poised to buck some well-heeled conventional wisdom. Historically, women's heel sizes reach new heights when the economy is down. B...

Another Study Confirms The Inconvenient Truths Of High Heels

The Huffington Post | Marielle Bingham | Posted 12.25.2011

Evidence has confirmed what women have already known for years: uber-high heels are not only painful to wear, but also a hazard to your health. In oth...

Beauty Is Not Pain

Holly Palance | Posted 12.10.2011

Holly Palance

I take care of myself and look ok for my age; I do Pilates or walk everyday. I color my hair, still wear it long, do botox twice a year and never leave the house without a belt. But whatever else I do, or buy or conjure will not erase the fact that I am a woman of a certain age. And there is value in that mantle. We have earned the title.

Is it Responsible to Wear High Heels While Pregnant?

Neal M. Blitz, D.P.M., F.A.C.F.A.S. | Posted 11.08.2011

Neal M. Blitz, D.P.M., F.A.C.F.A.S.

The main concern with wearing high heels while pregnant is the risk of falling and injuring the mother and/or the unborn baby. Heel-associated falls are a real risk when not pregnant, so the risk exists with pregnancy.

WATCH: Woman Attacks ATM With High Heel

The Huffington Post | Ellie Krupnick | Posted 10.26.2011

Ever get pissed off at an uncooperative ATM? We do all the time. Ever start smashing it with your high heel? Uh, neither have we. But a very angry ...

Wear Comfortable Shoes! Long Lines at Met's McQueen Exhibit

Leora Tanenbaum | Posted 10.02.2011

Leora Tanenbaum

Each day, 7,000 people wait for hours to look at high-fashion clothes designed by Alexander McQueen. I came to find out two things: What is all the fuss about? And -- what do the shoes look like?

Stiletto Murder: Woman Accused Of Killing Boyfriend With High-Heeled Shoe

AP | Posted 10.02.2011

AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Authorities say a Georgia woman struck her boyfriend in the head with a stiletto heel and killed him. Richmond County sheriff...

Women And Fashion

Robin S. Rosenberg, Ph.D. | Posted 09.19.2011

Robin S. Rosenberg, Ph.D.

If your clothes make your body hurt or feel uncomfortable, you're more likely to become annoyed with, or not like, your body, you're certainly going to become more conscious of your body in a way that isn't necessarily positive.

On Snow Flower, Female Friendship, And The Madness Of High Heels

Arianna Huffington | Posted 09.09.2011

Arianna Huffington

When I saw an early screening of Snow Flower and the Secret Fan, I was deeply moved by the passionate way it evokes the power of female friendship.

The Common Foot Problem You May Not Know You Have

Neal M. Blitz, D.P.M., F.A.C.F.A.S. | Posted 09.04.2011

Neal M. Blitz, D.P.M., F.A.C.F.A.S.

Many people know the term 'bunion' and that it occurs on a foot, but don't know exactly what a bunion is.

Are High Heels Really Bad For Your Feet?

Neal M. Blitz, D.P.M., F.A.C.F.A.S. | Posted 07.31.2011

Neal M. Blitz, D.P.M., F.A.C.F.A.S.

High heels and pointy-toed shoes have the stigma of being bad for feet, but this does not seem to stop women from wearing them. Are women unaware of the possible resultant foot deformities that are associated with these particular shoes?

Heels Show Power

Shenan Reed | Posted 07.06.2011

Shenan Reed

For anyone thinking high heels don't show power, just remember that Ginger Rogers did everything Fred Astaire did, but backwards and in heels. You tell me who was the better dancer? Walk on ladies!

Astoria Characters: The Coolest Club Kid

Nancy Ruhling | Posted 06.19.2011

Nancy Ruhling

Paris has had a hard day's night. As usual, he was out clubbing in Manhattan, and he didn't make it home until it was time to wake up anyway, so he's starting his day with a drink -- of water.

High Heel Hangover: 6 Steps to Getting Back on Your Feet Fast

Neal M. Blitz, D.P.M., F.A.C.F.A.S. | Posted 06.05.2011

Neal M. Blitz, D.P.M., F.A.C.F.A.S.

It is no secret that high heels are 'bad' for your feet and over time they can cause all sorts of foot problems, but it's the day after wearing high heels that women can have major foot pain or discomfort.

High Heels May Cause Long Term Damage

Carrie Hamerslag | Posted 05.25.2011

Carrie Hamerslag

My feet hurt. I know that other women's feet hurt too. Usually when I go to a party there's a chance I'll hear some iteration of, "Get me another drin...

How to Wear High-Heeled Shoes and Walk at the Same Time

Leora Tanenbaum | Posted 05.25.2011

Leora Tanenbaum

Ladies, with all the ice on the ground, it's time to get serious about wearing stable shoes. High-heeled platforms may transform you, but can you take the risk of wobbling around in them?

Becca Brown And Monica Murphy, SoleMates: 27 Million And Counting

The Huffington Post/AOL Small Business | Lauren Drell | Posted 07.28.2011

Starting your own business is a noble -- not to mention exciting, rewarding and often crazy -- undertaking. The experience is an adventure, to say the...

Holiday Tips for Your Toes

Dr. Steve Rosenberg | Posted 05.25.2011

Dr. Steve Rosenberg

In order for you to dance your way through the holidays more comfortably, check out these helpful toe tips to keep your feet in good spirits.