Pain, Passion And Secrets–Shoe Confessions Come Out In The Open
Whether they’re wearing stilettos or slides, American women have an intense, love-hate relationship with their shoes, according to a revealing new survey by a major foot care company. Women love the pleasure they get from their favorite shoes: Nearly 90 percent say that when their feet feel and look great, they feel great, too. But–ouch–they also hate the pain their shoes can cause: Nearly two-thirds say they would love to wear certain styles of shoes, but they just hurt too much. In fact, 60 percent say they have cut short or skipped activities such as walking, shopping or dancing because of the discomfort caused by their shoes.
“When it comes to shoes, women do not want to sacrifice style for comfort,” says shoe expert Meghan Cleary, founder of the shoe-lover’s Web site, www.missmeghan.com, and author of “The Perfect Fit: What Your Shoes Say About You.” “The modern woman wants it all: to wear her high heels, and be comfortable.”
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