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Expert Warns: High Heels Cause Serious Foot Damage

12/15/2025

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Andrew Goldberg, a London-based orthopaedic foot and ankle specialist, changed his view on shoes' impact after examining 3D scans.
He observed significant differences in foot shape between barefoot scans and those in high heels.
Prolonged high heel use can cause bunions, hammer toes, and arthritis from soft tissue strain.
Goldberg recommends wearing heels in moderation and doing daily foot exercises, such as picking up objects with toes.

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Andrew Goldberg, a London-based orthopaedic foot and ankle specialist, changed his view on shoes' impact after examining 3D scans.
He observed significant differences in foot shape between barefoot scans and those in high heels.
Prolonged high heel use can cause bunions, hammer toes, and arthritis from soft tissue strain.
Goldberg recommends wearing heels in moderation and doing daily foot exercises, such as picking up objects with toes.