Opt for footwear with broader heel base, instead of wearing stilettos that cause foot problems, knee trouble and back pain.

There’s no doubt about what a sexy pair of stilettos can do to up your sex quotient. On a well-toned pair of legs, they can be the ultimate seductive weapon. Not surprisingly, women spend hours, not to forget money on acquiring the perfect pair. For the fashionably forward, high heels are more than just footwear — they are a fashion statement. However, winning those appreciative glances from men and envious looks from women, doesn’t come without a price. Unfortunately women are willing to pay it even if it costs them their health.

Health experts across the globe would vouch for the ill-effects of the killer stiletto heels. And unless you are a Kareena Kapoor or a Deepika Padukone — who often sport them only for brief public appearances — chances are that in the long run you may actually end up not only with severe foot problems, but also knee and back problems. High heels also squeeze and squash your toes, leading to in-grown toenails, blisters and and cause foot infections. And it’s wise to avoid navigating crowds in supermarkets or dropping kids off to school in those killer heels, unless you are in the league of a Victoria Beckham. Incidentally, even the noted celebrity was not immune to the footsie problems and it was reported that she underwent a painful surgery to treat her bunions. [Read more...]