Shoe brands are finally making women’s running shoes without simply “shrinking and pinking” models that were originally designed for men. Women’s (and AFAB) feet are built a bit differently. Therefore ...

OK, ladies, think fast: Do high heels empower women in the workplace, or do they oppress us and ultimately harm us? If your gut is giving you conflicting responses to that question, don’t worry — that ...

QUESTION When were high heels for ladies' shoes first introduced? The history of the heel is fascinating. It all started from the 'patten', a thick wooden or cork-soled undershoe attached by strings ...

So I turned to the expert — board-certified foot and ankle surgeon Dr. Bobby Pourziaee, also known as "The High-Heel Doc." As the founder of Rodeo Drive Podiatry, he knows a thing or two about finding ...

"Give a girl the right shoes and she can conquer the world," film star Marilyn Monroe once said. But what constitutes "right" for women nowadays? While high heels can make the wearer feel more ...

From Persian horsemen in the 10th century to King Louis XIV’s red heeled shoes, men have a long and storied history with high ...

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"Give a girl the right shoes and she can conquer the world," film star Marilyn Monroe once said. But what constitutes "right" for women nowadays? While high heels can make the wearer feel more ...