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Modification of high-heeled shoes to decrease pronation during gait.

R D Phillips1, D M Reczek, D Fountain

  • 1College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery, University of Osteopathic Medicine & Health Sciences, Des Moines, IA 50312.

Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association
|April 1, 1991
PubMed
Summary

Altering high heel design by offsetting the heel 2-4 mm medially improved foot stability and reduced pronation during walking. This suggests potential for footwear modifications to enhance foot function in high-heeled shoes.

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Area of Science:

  • Biomechanics
  • Podiatry
  • Footwear Design

Background:

  • High heels are associated with hallux valgus formation, potentially due to increased foot pronation during the gait cycle.
  • Understanding the biomechanical effects of high heel design is crucial for preventing foot deformities.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate if repositioning the heel under the heel counter of fashion high-heeled shoes can alter foot pronation during walking.
  • To explore potential design modifications for high-heeled footwear to improve foot function and stability.

Main Methods:

  • A pilot study involving subjects wearing modified fashion high-heeled pumps.
  • Measuring changes in foot pronation during the gait cycle with heel relocation.
  • Assessing subjective foot stability with different heel placements.

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Main Results:

  • Relocating the heel 2-4 mm medial to the center of the heel counter resulted in increased foot stability.
  • This specific heel offset appeared to reduce the degree of foot pronation during the propulsion phase of gait.

Conclusions:

  • Modifying the heel-to-counter geometry in high-heeled shoes may positively influence foot biomechanics.
  • Further research is warranted to confirm these findings and guide the footwear industry in designing healthier high-heeled shoes.