tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post288775461448555163..comments2024-03-28T03:40:29.423-04:00Comments on Passage des Perles: Heels: Height and healthDuchessehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09986153653120526776noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-83746378367547122602011-07-22T07:24:49.791-04:002011-07-22T07:24:49.791-04:00Susan Tiner: And imagine, no concerns abut height ...Susan Tiner: And imagine, no concerns abut height :)Duchessehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09986153653120526776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-81811279246292996222011-07-21T21:33:24.023-04:002011-07-21T21:33:24.023-04:00I was picturing myself lying luxuriously in bed, w...I was picturing myself lying luxuriously in bed, with one high-heeled foot extended up, then the other. Very lazy like. Perhaps with company. There's no foot pain involved :-).Susan Tinerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11900811284963063686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-12920620466066207732011-07-20T19:02:33.938-04:002011-07-20T19:02:33.938-04:00Mardel: I want those heels that you can stand in f...Mardel: I want those heels that you can stand in for hours. I see so many women with their heels kicked off as soon as they can hide their feet under a table, or they dangle them from their toes, giving the squished feet a little breather. Conditioned during the '60s, I enjoy the look of a graceful high heel but view them as destructive to the health of feet and joints.Duchessehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09986153653120526776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-14868333452113645282011-07-20T17:55:01.386-04:002011-07-20T17:55:01.386-04:00You know the thing that is so funny about all of t...You know the thing that is so funny about all of this is that I started reading this post this morning, as a break from tackling my shoe closet, where I am banishing most of my heels, including a few that are very low. I have to be able to stand for hours and move around normally without pain. And the without pain is the important thing here, and that includes standing for hours at a cocktail party or dancing as well as everyday running around.Mardelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04850551308931710502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-82203576971044359492011-07-20T16:33:32.563-04:002011-07-20T16:33:32.563-04:00Susa Tiner: I think I know what you mean :; but no...Susa Tiner: I think I know what you mean :; but no woman ever got intense joint pain from a lacy bra!Duchessehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09986153653120526776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-15932317301986975282011-07-20T16:31:59.212-04:002011-07-20T16:31:59.212-04:00Mardel: I am chuckling as I keep hearing explanati...Mardel: I am chuckling as I keep hearing explanations such as, "I wear heels except when I have to walk..."<br /><br />We might consider that we are voluntarily rendering ourselves unable to walk much, and ask ourselves why we are so willing to sacrifice access to mobility.Duchessehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09986153653120526776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-46311669397791906812011-07-20T15:53:58.756-04:002011-07-20T15:53:58.756-04:00The research does not surprise me at all, my spous...The research does not surprise me at all, my spouse always said basically the same thing, even as he acknowledged that my back hurts less in heels because it alters the angle of my stance, forcing me to bend my knees and tuck more. But then due to my scoliosis and a rod in my back, I lean forward when my feet are flat on the floor. Heels are terrible on my knees and feet though, so life is a balance and I change shoes often, even during a single day.<br /><br />I still wear heels, rarely over 3" unless there is a platform, and never all day or when I have to walk or be on my feet for long long periods (except for about 2" on a museum day, with a change for walking). Since my life is much more casual now I am mostly in flats or low wedges or platforms. When I do wear heels, I admit it is all about vanity; my legs have always been among my best features and I don't mind being taller even though I am 5'9".Mardelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04850551308931710502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-77870046396412071212011-07-20T11:10:44.742-04:002011-07-20T11:10:44.742-04:00I think of high heels as a form of lingerie :-).I think of high heels as a form of lingerie :-).Susan Tinerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11900811284963063686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-81001613732872970642011-07-20T08:20:26.653-04:002011-07-20T08:20:26.653-04:00Personally, I've observed more 'limping...Personally, I've observed more 'limping' than 'loping'. High heels are for those willing to shell out for taxi, not for me. If I'm walking anywhere from other than the car, sensible shoes win any time at all. Cocktail dresses? Don't do much of that, sadly. Then again, my feet - and my back - are very healthy and I look forward to retaining my mobility into my old age.Shelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10239488936038510294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-86083979168440380902011-07-19T21:38:52.959-04:002011-07-19T21:38:52.959-04:00I am 5'8" tall and would adore being even...I am 5'8" tall and would adore being even taller in heels. In my view, the taller the better. I never mastered the art of walking in really high heels. When I was young, I had babies to carry on my hip and not many opportunities to go out with my husband to events where high heels would be just the thing. Now, I enjoy my Stuart Weitzman heels, the tallest of which are probably about 2.5 inches at the very most. <br /><br />I have enjoyed wearing boots with chunky heels.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12756033682201519150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-85924541038502357552011-07-19T20:26:00.622-04:002011-07-19T20:26:00.622-04:00I do love the look of heels - and enjoy the extra ...I do love the look of heels - and enjoy the extra height - but I wear them only when I know I won't be walking and standing all day. And I always choose a more substantial heel, rarely over 3 inches high. Having said that, I'm now on the hunt for some pretty kitten heels (even if re-hemming of pants will ensue).Tiffanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11536212906241844509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-43973233915129771462011-07-19T19:41:00.341-04:002011-07-19T19:41:00.341-04:00"uncertain""uncertain"Susan Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16005855250089328310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-33687787962876889422011-07-19T19:40:25.860-04:002011-07-19T19:40:25.860-04:00Duchesse - I didn't comment on the research be...Duchesse - I didn't comment on the research because it didn't surprise me. We've been warned for decades that heels are bad for our feet, joints and bodies (and my feet make it clear in no undertain terms!).Susan Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16005855250089328310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-15102007876159933212011-07-19T19:31:23.388-04:002011-07-19T19:31:23.388-04:00Frugal: Lesson learned, though! No one has to wear...Frugal: Lesson learned, though! No one has to wear heels, as Carla Bruni reminds us.Duchessehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09986153653120526776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-85945806789341069252011-07-19T19:30:26.503-04:002011-07-19T19:30:26.503-04:00Anonymous C.: Seems there are two things going on;...Anonymous C.: Seems there are two things going on; the desire (or not) to add height and the effect of wearing heels. Odd that no one seems to be focused on the research. Heels cause problems, period. But how those who love them are loathe to give them up :)<br /><br />hostess: Women can be any height, I don't see any sense in wrecking our knees and backs to be taller. I too have seen some women hobbling, heels covered in band-aids, on 4 inch heels.Duchessehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09986153653120526776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-51319146347637788102011-07-19T19:20:24.031-04:002011-07-19T19:20:24.031-04:00I do not wear tall heels only those cute little ki...I do not wear tall heels only those cute little kittens...<br />as a height challenged gal I should be wearing higher shoes but cannot walk properly so I adore flats!<br /><br />I see many young gals wearing spiked heels and they look like they are going to topple over in a strong breeze!hostess of the humble bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06453827257671312902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-62291656327111581172011-07-19T18:26:58.746-04:002011-07-19T18:26:58.746-04:00Today's 5"+ heels make no sense to me, an...Today's 5"+ heels make no sense to me, and look like a joke on someone my height, (5'2") but I dearly love to steal a couple of inches any way I can. For dressing up, I like half-inch platforms that make 3" heels into 2.5" ones, and happily wear 2" wedge sandals all summer long (they cushion my feet from hard, hot pavements, too.) In winter, chunky-heeled boots are comfortable. I hardly ever wear flat-flats. Those extra 2 or 3 inches make all the difference between feeling "short" or "well-proportioned" for me. <br /><br />C.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-35553677023419922902011-07-19T17:25:10.281-04:002011-07-19T17:25:10.281-04:00Sadly (?), I have never been able to wear heels at...Sadly (?), I have never been able to wear heels at all and had to donate my one pair of heeled boots--an expensive lesson.frugalscholarhttp://frugalscholar.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-10394809897546056962011-07-19T16:26:24.445-04:002011-07-19T16:26:24.445-04:00une femme: The one pair of heels I own (Thierry Ra...une femme: The one pair of heels I own (Thierry Rabotin, black suede) are 2.5 inchs.<br /><br />dana: Exactly what happened to me, but I missed the thrill of heels for a year.<br /><br />Belle: I think having good legs encourages wearing of heels, mine are long but not shapely.<br /><br />Jill: Those heels sound special. maybe a navy pantsuit?<br /><br />wendelah1: I am 5'10 and in my heel wearing days never minded reaching 6'2" in stilettos. In fact I liked it. You are lucky to have such a long sandal season.<br /><br />materfamilias: The metatarsal is where the heels just kill! I was once of those tall women who did not mind being taller.<br /><br />Rubi: a 2" heel on a boot is a great option for adding drama without the joint problems described, but I still feel 2" heels in my back.<br /><br />Patti: I realized after I wrote this I had not had my one pair of heels (2.5 inches) out of their shoe bag for 2 years. Oops!Duchessehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09986153653120526776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-14581810972983694232011-07-19T16:17:02.455-04:002011-07-19T16:17:02.455-04:00My heels max out at about 2.5", and they are ...My heels max out at about 2.5", and they are mostly wedges at that height. Like you, i enjoy "skipping across town".Patti @ NotDeadYet Stylehttp://notdeadyetstyle.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-79813763076293982692011-07-19T16:15:59.471-04:002011-07-19T16:15:59.471-04:00I wear flats nearly all the time, except when I...I wear flats nearly all the time, except when I'm wearing platforms, when I like to go up to 3" -- I like the option of feeling tall!<br /><br />I have a few pairs of boots that don't fit either category, but have nice solid heels in the 2" vicinity. My "Mrs. Peel" boots only get worn when I'm going to be doing more riding and sitting than walking and standing.<br /><br />I'll probably add a pair of black kitten heel pumps to the mix for fall, but nothing wilder than that.Rubihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00905190883295023521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-84876943028070273402011-07-19T14:24:10.201-04:002011-07-19T14:24:10.201-04:00Interesting you should bring this up. I've be...Interesting you should bring this up. I've begun the hunt for a perfect pair of grey pumps; so far everything I've found has been well over my 3" limit. Even Talbot's, that former bastion of the modest heel, which has a lovely pair in grey and blush suede, has the heel height well beyond what I can now comfortably wear. However, I did find a very minimalist pair of Stuart Weitzman black 1 1/4 inch wedge boot; the style name is "Modest" and it is that. I grabbed them for days when my feet don't want to wear my 2 1/2 inch boots from J. Crew (last year's fab. boot purchase.)<br /><br />(Oh, I picked up a pair of Thierry Rabotin shoes and Arche sandals for the upcoming trip. )laurieannnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-78218617180786573172011-07-19T12:43:45.916-04:002011-07-19T12:43:45.916-04:00Motivation for heels is different under 5'4&qu...Motivation for heels is different under 5'4" than above it, I suspect. I'm like Pseu, generally staying under a 2.5" heel, making an exception for my 3" Fluevogs. I don't trust a platform as I like to feel the ground under my metatarsals!materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-50003574673388828462011-07-19T12:39:16.365-04:002011-07-19T12:39:16.365-04:00I'm tall, so I've never been interested in...I'm tall, so I've never been interested in wearing 4" heels but I used to love wearing medium heels and wedges. Unfortunately, over the past few years, I developed several painful foot and ankle conditions. Now I must wear flats exclusively, and walking shoes with custom orthotics for my work as a nurse. I've given away most of my old shoes, but finding attractive, comfortable shoes to replace them has been complicated by my high arch, high instep, wide forefoot and narrow heel. Happily, my lifestyle is casual, and living in California I can wear sandals nine months of the year.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-64346289575345082182011-07-19T12:35:27.434-04:002011-07-19T12:35:27.434-04:00Since I don't work in an office any more, I se...Since I don't work in an office any more, I seldom wear heels. I do usually wear them when going out to dinner, etc. What I can't fathom is how women wear towering heels to the mall! My daughter & I were at the Houston Galleria recently, walking behind a young woman wearing those "hooker shoes", with a platform and probably 4 inch heels. She was zipping right along, and I can't imagine how her feet weren't in agony. Can't concentrate on your shopping if your feet hurt!<br /><br />Having said that, I think I need to come up with an outfit to wear with the 3" heel plum suede slingbacks I bought right before I quit working. SUCH gorgeous shoes but I've barely worn them!Jill Annnoreply@blogger.com