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Does wearing high heel shoes cause long term damage?
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It can: Bunions, hammertoes, tight achilles tendon are among some of the deformities that chronic high heels can cause. The feet were not built to walk in high heels.
Answered 8/19/2012
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Yes: It can create shortening of the achilles tendon, neuromas, hammertoes.
Answered 8/19/2012
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It can: Wearing high heels every day can result in several foot problems over time.
Answered 8/26/2012
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