Women shun comfort for foot fashion



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Women shun comfort for foot fashion

Research from the Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists found that 37% were willing to put up with uncomfortable shoes as long as they were fashionable.

But the problem is not just confined to women - 17% of men admit buying shoes in the wrong size.

The poll of more than 2,000 adults also found that 80% of women suffer foot problems such as cracked heels, bunions, corns and ingrowing nails.

Yet four out of 10 of all people with a foot issue have never sought medical advice.

Lorraine Jones, from the Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists, said: "Many of us find it hard to resist a bargain and the latest fashion must-have, but it's important to remember that by buying ill-fitting shoes, you're not only going to end up in discomfort, but you are also putting your health at risk.

"What is particularly worrying is that this is just the number of people who are aware that they are buying ill-fitting shoes; many people are wearing the wrong sized shoes on a daily basis without even realising it.

"Most people in the UK suffer from a foot problem at some point in their lives, and while many are fairly minor, some can be extremely painful and disabling.

"While not all foot problems can be prevented, a large majority of problems do result from incorrect or poor footwear.

"It is important to wear shoes in the correct size that are appropriate for the activity you need them for."

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Well they feel the need to belong and like the title said its all 'fashion' even if it hurts them

iice:

Some people are more concerned with how the shoe looks and not how their feet looks.  .  .

Yuck @ bunions and corns

That's why one should wear converse

you got it

I am a culprit!!

The one's I have on now where so tight when I got them, but they have stretched out now!!

What do I do?? I wear UK size 9, US 10/11, i hardly get pretty shoes!!so I just force my feet into Uk size 8

aysometin:



What do I do?? I wear UK size 9, US 10/11, i hardly get pretty shoes!!so I just force my feet into Uk size 8

girl you gat some big ass feet

In a weird way, I don't really support pain for fashion, infact i get turned on by simplicity   yes I am one of those dudes that like women to be natural .

Do i sometimes like her to wear those high heels . . . yes of course   in cases of hmmm hmmm hmmm . . . how frequent   well unfortunately, few and far between, cus i understand the long term implications of such shoes to the leg, hence i would not advise that it be done.

candylips:

girl you gat some big ass feet

those of us with big feet are often stuck with the solution of forcing your feet into smaller sized shoes or waiting for one chance in two years to find a shoe that looks right and fits just fine.
I opt for peep toe slippers and sandals which often have big sizes and presently own less than 6 shoes, 2 which i often end up carrying when i wear them out.

They want people to feel them, cos i see no reason why one should be uncomfortable with whatever is put on.

The answer is simple; such women are losers but you'll never get them to admit it!

haha, women and fashion.

Good thing I'm not crazy bout shoes or Bags or Designers etc, so i've got the basics for walking around. to my long feet sisters you should check out getting your shoes custom made. and its not expensive, Women in my house r tall therefore tall feet so we gotta get measured for dress shoes, (eg j. Renee )

candylips:

girl you gat some big ass feet

You can say that again!! Quite embarrassing!!
When my friends fit into lovely size 6 shoes!! i walk all the floors in Lakeside and can't get a pair of shoes I really love!! I'm stuck with M&S shoes or Clarks now!!

guilty

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those of us with big feet are often stuck with the solution of forcing your feet into smaller sized shoes or waiting for one chance in two years to find a shoe that looks right and fits just fine.
I opt for peep toe slippers and sandals which often have big sizes and presently own less than 6 shoes, 2 which i often end up carrying when i wear them out.

Feel you on that  
I remember my uncle used to tease me when I was much younger to buy any size of shoes and carry them in my hands, so that people would know I can afford to buy shoes but can't get my size!
'No Size in London'  

@aysometin i understand your pain. Buying shoes in London sucks when u have a big feet. Try do u shopping in America. You will get lots of better shoes that will size you comfortablely .

Thanks dear!!
You are right!!
Back in 9ja, I used to get my size in American shoes e.g prediction, american eagle etc but now that I live in the UK it sulks big time.

u can also shop online. use amazon.com or ebay.com. search around for other american websites. They all ship to the UK as long as u have a valid UK Credit card 

oh ok!! thanks for the info!!

hmm. i don't think most of them accept uk debit cards but what u can do is to set up a pay pal account. www.paypal.co.uk and use it for whenever you go to these websites.

some of those shoes r so beautiful! who needs comfort?

But seriously, if shoes are not comfortable, they're bad for your feet, your legs and eventually, your posture.
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@aysometin my post got deleted if u don't have a CC u can set up an account with PAYPAL with your DC and pay through them.

No probs!! thank you


Cheers

Never had any problems finding my shoe size. If the shoe fits, I'll rock it.

could it be that women have a very high pain-threshold? ive seen quite a number of women with blisters on their feet, patched up with plasters and still struggling to fit their fav shoes on, quite weird really.

layinx:

some of those shoes r so beautiful! who needs comfort?

But seriously, if shoes are not comfortable, they're bad for your feet, your legs and eventually, your posture.
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hmmm, hands on heart layinx, are u not also guilty of this crime?

beats me really.

i see the women with high heels, after clubbing all night, they pull it off and walk on the streets with bare legs especially the oyibo ones. it beats me why they wore it in the first place

na by force to wear high heeled shoes?
I saw a lady the other while I was at the bank , it was quite obvious she was a newbie there , she was so uncomfortable and she looked like a misfit , I really felt for her ,

hey guys, someone out there should buy this for his wife ,