IT'S POSSIBLE TO WEAR HEELS AND WALK COMFORTABLY

When you're a surgically trained podiatrist, the question,"What shoes should I buy?" comes up fairly often—especially after a pandemic during which everyone's sky high heels have been relegated to the backs of their closets. And if you're Marion Parke, DPM, this question leads you on a train of thought that results in a shoe brand beloved by Dr. Jill Biden, Sara Bareilles, and Lupita Nyong'o.

 

Dr. Marion Parke

 

Back when Dr. Parke was in school, she realized that patients who wore high heels suffered the same symptoms as those with high arches (foot and ankle instability, tight calf muscles, and claw toes). During her three-year residency, patients would bring in bags and bags of their shoes for her to examine. After years as a podiatrist and high-heel wearer, Parke has solved the conundrum of wanting to wear heels and walk comfortably as well. In other words, it's possible to pretend to be Carrie Bradshaw wearing strappy stilettos all day and transition into an evening gathering with no problem. 

 

Source: Sarah Adams, Town & Country [5/28/21]

Courtesy of Barry Block, editor of PM News