They probably wouldn’t see the positive side but it’s just as well that the ugly step-sisters never made it into Cinderella’s shoes. We all sort of know ill fitting shoes can be bad for us. Not only giving us cuts and blisters on our feel but bad shoes can give us back pain and hip problems too. I think this is especially the case in Delhi.
Many women in their mid 30s start walking with a wibble wobble which only seems to worsen in later life with older women walking around with visible discomfort. I used to buy shoes in Delhi as they were so cheap and had fun designs but after seeing the state of women around me I decided it was false economy and stopped buying them – the difference in walking style is noticeable and of concern. We spend a lot of time on our feet and footwear can affect our health. This wobble wobble does not seem to affect men, quite a mystery.
Apparently 20 – 25% of Indians are flat-footed and therefore may need modified footwear but it is not on offer especially where heels are concerned. I’m sure there are other contributing factors to hip problems and so on but we should change what we can.
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