Woman's Own

PARTY WITHOUTTHE PAIN

Thanks to COVID-19, we’ve been kept out of our party shoes for the past couple of Christmases, but slipping back into fancy footwear may not be as effortless as you might think. That’s because our feet change with age, so heels you could once dance in all night may now cause blisters and pain.

‘Tendons and ligaments gradually loosen with age and the foot arch flattens,’ says podiatrist Tony Gavin. ‘This can increase the length of your foot by a half size or more.’

You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.

More from Woman's Own

Woman's Own2 min read
Book CLUB
by Nikki Smith (£8.99, PB, Penguin) From moonlit walks along the beach to snorkelling in the crystal-clear sea, a stay at the luxurious Asana Fushi resort in the Maldives is to die for. Zach and Cara Hamilton and their teenage daughter Alexa arrive
Woman's Own3 min readFinance & Money Management
MONEY Matters
Q How common is it to have a joint account with your other half? A According to a study by TSB of people who are either married or in long-term relationships, 61% have access to joint accounts. However, four in five of those with a joint account also
Woman's Own2 min read
Would You Get A Pet Prenup?
Zita Wells, 54, runs a dog walking and pet-care service in Sussex. When my long-term relationship came to an end, we had to decide how to split care for our beloved springer spaniel Bramble. We both doted on her, and knew we would have to pull toget

Related Books & Audiobooks