Fashions newest controversial topic surrounds young children, and believe it or not, the wearing of high heels. These so coined “kiddie” or “kitten” heels have been spotted all across America, and these girls aren’t playing dress-up. It is a growing trend for celebrities and the general public alike to put their children in high heels, some as young as three months old! Having your children follow in the current trend can be very detrimental to the permanent structure of their feet. I strongly encourage all parents to not let their children participate in such behavior! Although formal studies with children have not yet been conducted, this is because there has never been such a trend until recently.
Women across the world know that high heel shoes can be very uncomfortable, especially when wearing them for extended periods of time. They can lead to many common foot conditions, including: calluses, corns, neuromas, bunions, and most importantly foot pain! Although it has been said that high heels are not the only cause of bunions, they are definitely a contributing factor. Putting a child in high heels can potentially do a great deal of damage, mainly for the reason that their foot is still growing. Since their bones are still growing, the point of the shoe can cause bunions, and the heel in the back increases pressure to the toes. This is not the right recipe for future adult happy feet! Realistically speaking, fashionable shoes are necessary at times. They should definitely be used in moderation when possible. Parents, don’t let your children grow up too quickly!
The purpose of this blog is to raise awareness about common conditions associated with the foot and ankle. Any advice given, whether medical or legal, is an opinion. For legal counsel or podiatric care, one should see their local podiatrist or attorney. More information can be found at my website www.michiganfootdoctor.com
there are several "facts" on your article that aren't as accurate as they should.
ReplyDeletewhile I'm sure you did your best and I don't doubt your professionalism you are giving erroneous information.
first thing: kitten heels aren't related to kids wearing heeled shoes. they existed long before this. the only relationship is that little girls can only wear short heels so when they wear thin heels they are wearing kitten heels (thin short heels)
second: I can't claim that all celebrities are the same case but Katie Holmes claims that her daughter Suri ASKED for the heels and was walking on tip toes to try to look like her mother until Katie let her wear heeled shoes. I'm sure you agree it's better for balance purposes that she has the heel instead of walking on tip toes without nothing to support the feet.
third: there has never been any formal conclusion about if wearing heels damages or not the feet. there are as many studies agreeing as disagreeing.
some of the women that complain about pain from wearing high heels is caused more by the fact that they aren't used to wear them or that they aren't wearing the proper shoe size than anything else. also most women don't know how to properly wear and walk with high heels. or they lack the required balance to do it. as an example a friend of mine almost broke her leg because she lost balance while wearing two inches high kitten heels and felt. we can't say it was because the heels. it was because she was clumsy.
the last mistake is when you say (I quote) "and the heel in the back increases pressure to the toes" that's false. since the heel is an upside down cone the surface in contact with the feet is the same no matter how thin the tip of the heel is or how long the heel is so the pressure to the feet is the same.