Injuries from heels: 0, Injuries from flats: 2
Prior to this month, the only time I’ve ever been crippled by shoes involved an ill-fated trek to the Hill about five years ago in new flats that left me bleeding and limping for about a week. I wholeheartedly blame the shoes and have refused to wear flats since - save tennis shoes. After a too long break from running and the gym, I decided to join my local YMCA a few weeks ago. Naturally, I motivated myself with new workout tops, bras and shorts. Somehow, I was able to run a few miles per day within about a week (though I certainly won’t show up to the gym looking homeless, I am not of the “put on full makeup, read Cosmo and barely break a sweat” ilk). All seemed to be going well until one night I suddenly couldn’t bear to walk on my left foot, particularly the heel. Turns out that using years old, completely worn out running shoes isn’t the best for someone who overpronates.
After limping around for over a week, I finally gave in last night and shelled out almost $100 for new tennis shoes. Passing all the wedges and heels at DSW was quite painful. Though not as painful as the knife-like, stabbing pain that comes along with a running injury.
