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heel

n. a low and despicable man. The guy is a heel, and he seems to work at it, too.

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A thicker heel will distribute your weight more evenly, helping to take off a bit of pressure as well as adding balance and possibly saving you a bit of embarrassment from the occasional tumble or two.

Sky high; This week Carol Vorderman broke her nose after falling off four inch platforms. Why do women have such a love affair with heels, even when they threaten their health? Anna Verdon finds out

The position of the foot in a high heel - and often narrow heel width - can make the ankle unstable, resulting in sprains.

High-heel wearers could be heading for a fall; You may have saved for months to buy that "killer" pair of high heels, but experts say they could cause you a myriad of health problems if they're worn for too long or don't fit properly. Here, Mark Smith looks at the hidden cost to your body of those crucial extra inches

The Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery has reported that the number of high heel related injuries in America doubled from 7,097 in 2002 to 14,140 in 2012.

Are high heels bad for your feet?

Reiff introduced Heel Swaps to the country on the popular 'The Steve Harvey Show' on June 9, 2015 and life and business have never been the same.

Fashion-Forward Female Owned Start-Up Shows Huge Growth After Appearance On Steve Harvey Show

When it comes to choosing a new pair of shoes, a sensible but stylish block heel is the perfect way to stay on trend and be comfortable this season.

10 of the best Block heels

Angular block heel stripe court shoes, Marks and Spencer

10 OF THE BEST Block heel shoes

And a high-heeled woman in a bar waits half the time to get picked up by a man, compared to when her heel is nearer to the ground.

Height advantage; Study shows high heels do have power over men

Clearly, the two had enough of ' heel love' for the night.

How to stay happy in heels

This feet will stilettoes, snakeskin, ankle key A bit Caged heel from Primark LEFT: Untold clutch, from House of Fraser RIGHT: Bag, from H&M Glittery, pointy stiletto heels, from Office Dark-red, double ankle strap peep toe heel with gold panel platform, from New Look Suedette slipper heels, from Boohoo.

STYLE FROM HEAD TO TOE

The team measured the hip and ankle movements in young women running in different types of footwear - flat shoes heel (15 mm heel), low heel (45 mm) and high heels (70 mm).

Running in high-heels may lead to knee problems later in life

High Pheels are interchangeable skins for heels that, not only allows a wearer to simply change the color of their heels, but also provides more comfort by lining the inside of the heel with a moisture absorbing fabric; without any shoe modification.

New Comfort Heels with Changeable Skins

As the epitome of sensual sexuality and smouldering chic, the high heel has long been the must-have accessory of the pretty people.

Cat Harvey

The heel-wearers who had all worn heels over 2in high for more than 40 hours a week for two years were made to walk over a plate that gauged the forces generated by their footsteps 10 times with heels on, then 10 times without the heels.

High heels ruin walking way

Wearing high heels repeatedly can cause chronic ailments, so I only recommend a heel with a height of 1.

Killer pumps: Dangers of high heel shoes

Plantar fasciitis, or simply heel pain, is the most irksome and irritating discomfort one could ever experience.