Women should think twice before buying their next pair of high-heels or pumps, according to researchers in a new study of older adults and foot problems.

A sore ankle or leg you blamed on running may actually have more to do with your high heels, he says. More research shows walking in heels puts a great deal of force on your kneecaps.

The ankle protection provided by high-top shoes may not be enough to reduce sprain risk significantly. In fact, this design may reduce athletic performance, and increase risk of ankle sprain for some.

The laundry list of damage that high heels can do to your body just got longer: According to podiatrists, high-heeled shoes are one of the most common causes of ingrown toenails. This toenail ...

Though wearing heels at first strengthened ankle muscles, it ended up weakening them and causing an imbalance by senior year, which is a key predictor of future injuries.