Guest Posted November 8, 2010 Share Posted November 8, 2010 Found this and thought got to post this. 3 Million Women Injured by their High Heels (Jane Hamilton Consumer editor The Sun) More than 3 million women have had to seek medical attention for injuries caused by their high heels, a study revealed yesterday (Friday 5 Nov) Half either tore a tendon or twisted an ankle, while thousands of others smashed their teeth or broke wrists by falling flat. But 60% of women say whatever agony a pair of heels caused they would keep wearing them if they won compliments. The poll of 3000 women aged 18 to 65 also found a whopping 89% said uncomfortable shoes have ruined a night out. More than a third have had to be helped or even carried home because of pain from shoes that are too tight. And 61% have spent a whole evening sitting down. But 80% have bought a trendy pair despite knowing they do not fit. Only 2% of the women polled by comfort-footwear firm Hotter Shoes never wear heels. Spokeswoman Lisa McCarten said “ Women tend to buy shoes that look good and then worry about the pain later.” “Its incredible to imagine the pain and discomfort women endure for a pair of killer heels.” http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/3214549/3m-women-injured-by-their-high-heels.html (link with a nice but low quality pic of some "140" CL's and the writers email address:smile:) There seems to be no male count so either we males weren't included or we never visit hotter shoes (they are a bit boring) or we are far more careful and less clumsy or (the girls will like this one) we don't admit it? There may be more questions that have been left out such as:- experience with the heel height (new shoes) or were you drunk? What was the floor condition loose gravel, slopes, wet/greasy ground, loose mats etc etc. Hope the girls find fun with my comments and find no offence, I think our female membership with us males are more experienced and sensible not to overdo the happy water in the wrong conditions and heights and take on certain challenges with caution and "get the feel" beforehand. Al file:///E:/DOCUME%7E1/ALANSA%7E1/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/moz-screenshot.png Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
euchrid Posted November 8, 2010 Share Posted November 8, 2010 More than 3 million women have had to seek medical attention for injuries caused by their high heels, Clumsy bints! Stick to your Uggs girls, leave the high heels to us men! Always High-Heel Responsibly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxyheels Posted November 8, 2010 Share Posted November 8, 2010 There are a lot of women who only wear High Heels on a occasional night out, I imagine when they have consumed too much alcohol these are the ones who fall and cause themselves injury. My wife, who wears them all the time has not had any injuries caused by her heels. High heels are the shoes I choose to put on, respect my choice as I repect yours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 8, 2010 Share Posted November 8, 2010 That's my prime theory Foxy. I've emailed the writer asking where the survey "lives" to get the full picture of the results, couldn't find it on google so it may be titled differently. Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubba136 Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 I really have to have a lot more information on this poll before I believe any part of it. We have more members of this forum that wear high heels than these guys surveyed. And, from my own personal experience, while I will stipulate that there are many vain young ladies and women out there in this whole wild world, I really don't believe any woman that has a lot of experience wearing high heels will ever allow themselves to stuff their feet into a pair that is so small that they cause acute discomfort just for the sake of fashion. This survey is a crock of BS just published to attract negative reactions. Being mentally comfortable in your own mind is the key to wearing heels in public. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pata Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 actually it does not say nothing except that women love shoes LOL. such statements do not proove nothing. I bet statistically there are more people having faced injuries wearing flat shoes LOL. also, flat shoes can hurt too; women very often buy not fitting clothes- for sure more than shoes - and all the described situations happen when caused by other circumstances than shoes too... I would not wonder very often it was actually alcohol where something happened, and not shoes in that sense. unfortunatly there is no comparison given. I do not want to say high heels are less dangerous for everyday life (or health of our bodies) than flat shoes are but on the other hand when wearing high heels one just would watch out more. really, I have been stumbling or even falling down and it was always when wearing flat shoes- because one does not watch under ones feet then. but, again, nice to read women love shoes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 actually it does not say nothing except that women love shoes LOL. such statements do not proove nothing. I bet statistically there are more people having faced injuries wearing flat shoes LOL. also, flat shoes can hurt too; women very often buy not fitting clothes- for sure more than shoes - and all the described situations happen when caused by other circumstances than shoes too... I would not wonder very often it was actually alcohol where something happened, and not shoes in that sense. unfortunatly there is no comparison given. I do not want to say high heels are less dangerous for everyday life (or health of our bodies) than flat shoes are but on the other hand when wearing high heels one just would watch out more. really, I have been stumbling or even falling down and it was always when wearing flat shoes- because one does not watch under ones feet then. but, again, nice to read women love shoes I agree fully, I've had a couple of heel slides but recovered quickly and have never ended up on the floor, however in trainers or work shoes I have tripped on carpets and steps far to often. Certainly as a male, caution is at the the forefront, I have no intention of looking stupid with an audience in public! As I'm sure all members would agree. I've got a reply from the Sun as to who may have the full results/survey questionnaire, she also gave a more complete script, the released was cut a little. I shall post that later and I shall try to get the full deal. Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 The original unedited, from south west news SOLE DESTROYING NEWS COPY More than THREE MILLION women have received medical attention or been rushed to hospital - because of their shoes, a study found yesterday (Fri). Researchers found one in ten females have gone to such extreme lengths to wear trendy shoes that half have ended up twisting their ankle or tearing a tendon. Another third have fallen flat on their face as a result of their heels with many damaging their teeth and breaking their wrists. The poll of 3,000 women found other injuries sustained in the name of fashion include broken ankles and twisted knees. But six in ten girls said they'd grimace and continue to wear a pair of killer heels if they were complimented on their footwear on a night out. Lisa McCarten, of comfort shoe specialist Hotter Shoes, said: ''It's incredible to imagine the pain and discomfort women endure for a pair of killer heels or an ill-fitting impulse sale bargain. ''Buying shoes can be hard work as women tend to buy shoes that look good with an outfit, and then worry about the pain later." The nationwide study - of women aged 18-65 - looked into what motivated women to buy certain shoes. It found two thirds have worn shoes that have caused them injury. Nearly every woman (89 per cent) admitted that uncomfortable shoes had ruined an evening with eight out of ten saying they had been forced to take them off during the night on the town. More than a third of women said they have had to be helped or 'fireman lifted' home after ending up unable to walk after venturing out in bad fitting shoes. And 61 per cent said they had been forced to sit down all evening because of their footwear. The survey found nearly eighty per cent of women had bought shoes knowing that they didn't fit with half of those buying a pair that were too small for their feet. Although women listed comfort as a priority when looking for shoes, 48 per cent ended up buying what looked good with 94 per cent saying they had bought shoes that were painful. More than three quarters of those polled (78 per cent) said they had regretted buying shoes but a third said that they wouldn't throw a pair of shoes out if they caused injury if they looked good. Only two per cent of women said they don't wear high heels. Lisa McCarten added: ''We have championed the cause of comfortable shoes for over fifty years; today's active woman needs to be able to be on her feet for work, family and her own social life, while looking good and feeling no pain. ''Nothing can ruin a day more than sore and tired feet, every person in our design and technical team works hard to ensure that our shoes are stylish and comfortable." reformatted only otherwise as received now to contact that agency (tomorrow) Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roniheels Posted November 14, 2010 Share Posted November 14, 2010 I have discovered that articles like this do not sway women or men from wearing high heels. I still have not figured out why these articles keep getting published. I understand freedom of speech and press, but if a person wants to wear high heels, they are going to wear high heels. It's almost a waste of time and ink. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wood&metal Posted November 14, 2010 Share Posted November 14, 2010 Yawn.... and 3 million women (and just as many men) have had injurys due to wearing flip-flops... Never frown because you never know who is falling in love with your smile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Histiletto Posted November 14, 2010 Share Posted November 14, 2010 I agree with all of you that posted against this report about wearing high heels being the total cause of wearers ailments. It is too general and doesn't really identify the background that seems to be the causes of the injuries and discomforts. Actually, it is the personal responsibility of the wearer to buy the best fitting shoes they desire for style and comfort. They also have to know their own limitations for the activities they are going to wear the heels. Then add the other factors of terrain/surfaces, their awareness, their impaired abilities, and any other situations that may be causes of the implied results for a bad outcome, most of these heeling incidents could of had a better outcome, if not prevented all together. By the way, does any one know of or have actually been involved with any fireman, piggyback, or threshold carries because of foot pain from wearing high heels? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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