<p>A string of festivals, parties and weddings are lined up in the coming months. You have got yourself the most stylish outfits in town and obviously, you won’t pair them with slippers or sneakers. So you bring out your 4-inch stilettos, suddenly remember the blisters and badly aching feet they gave you last season and quickly put them back in.<br /><br /></p>.<p>But then, the question remains: Drab flats don’t go with sexy outfits. So how do you wear sexy heels and avoid blisters, painful feet and joint pains at the same time? Read on.<br /><br />Dr T Sringari, Arthroscopic Surgeon, Paras Hospital, Gurgaon, says, “The first step is to buy the right kind of footwear. While selecting shoes, make sure that the pair is properly fitted. Wear the right size so the foot doesn’t slide forward, putting even more pressure on the toes. Also, give some space. There should be wide enough space in the toe box for your soft toes.”<br /><br />For every woman who owns a heel, it is important to learn the correct walking technique in a heel. “You will notice that high heels tend to shorten your stride. The taller the heel, the shorter your steps end up being. Don’t fight this - stick with dainty steps which will make your walk look more natural and comfortable,” says Sringari.<br /><br />The right posture is also crucial. Don’t slouch as you walk. “Imagine there is an invisible string holding your head upright - your head should be in line with your spine and your chin parallel with the floor. Bend your knees slightly, they shouldn’t be locked when walking in heels. Keep your legs close together and point your toes directly ahead,” advises Sringari.<br /><br />Using cushions and insoles is a good way of distributing pressure. “Cushions are available in various shapes, sizes and materials these days that you can stick on the inside of your shoes. If your shoes are slightly big, get some insoles to make them smaller by half a size, while also adding comfort. Use these innovative items generously,” says Sringari.<br /><br />And whatever you do, remember high heels are not recommended for 24x7x365 use. Stilettos are only for occasions and days that do not involve too much walking. “If you have to put on stilettos often, remember to give your feet a break frequently. Just sit down and relieve your feet of the pressure. Heels make them do lot of hard work. They’ll need to breathe,” he adds. <br /></p>
<p>A string of festivals, parties and weddings are lined up in the coming months. You have got yourself the most stylish outfits in town and obviously, you won’t pair them with slippers or sneakers. So you bring out your 4-inch stilettos, suddenly remember the blisters and badly aching feet they gave you last season and quickly put them back in.<br /><br /></p>.<p>But then, the question remains: Drab flats don’t go with sexy outfits. So how do you wear sexy heels and avoid blisters, painful feet and joint pains at the same time? Read on.<br /><br />Dr T Sringari, Arthroscopic Surgeon, Paras Hospital, Gurgaon, says, “The first step is to buy the right kind of footwear. While selecting shoes, make sure that the pair is properly fitted. Wear the right size so the foot doesn’t slide forward, putting even more pressure on the toes. Also, give some space. There should be wide enough space in the toe box for your soft toes.”<br /><br />For every woman who owns a heel, it is important to learn the correct walking technique in a heel. “You will notice that high heels tend to shorten your stride. The taller the heel, the shorter your steps end up being. Don’t fight this - stick with dainty steps which will make your walk look more natural and comfortable,” says Sringari.<br /><br />The right posture is also crucial. Don’t slouch as you walk. “Imagine there is an invisible string holding your head upright - your head should be in line with your spine and your chin parallel with the floor. Bend your knees slightly, they shouldn’t be locked when walking in heels. Keep your legs close together and point your toes directly ahead,” advises Sringari.<br /><br />Using cushions and insoles is a good way of distributing pressure. “Cushions are available in various shapes, sizes and materials these days that you can stick on the inside of your shoes. If your shoes are slightly big, get some insoles to make them smaller by half a size, while also adding comfort. Use these innovative items generously,” says Sringari.<br /><br />And whatever you do, remember high heels are not recommended for 24x7x365 use. Stilettos are only for occasions and days that do not involve too much walking. “If you have to put on stilettos often, remember to give your feet a break frequently. Just sit down and relieve your feet of the pressure. Heels make them do lot of hard work. They’ll need to breathe,” he adds. <br /></p>
