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High heels vs. flats for your foot health?
12 doctors weighed in across 4 answers
Supportive foot wear: Generally a high heel is not good and can cause multiple problems in the future, a flatter shoe that provides enough support for your feet is best, .
Answered 11/4/2016
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Middle ground: Is always best. I you wear flats consider wearing an orthotic in them, if ou wear heels try keeping the heel height to 2 inches or below.
Answered 5/10/2016
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Neither: I suggest a 1-2 inch heel.It is important to vary heel height..
Answered 9/28/2016
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Heels: Flats with orthotics will do your feet well
Answered 5/10/2016
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