To give up wearing heels?

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For work anyway?? I have been off for two weeks racing round after the kids in trainers and wellies. Back to work today and wore heels and tonight my legs are so sore and aching. I felt like this before the hols and thought I was ill but perhaps it's just the heels?? I honestly feel like buying some flats for work and never wearing heels again. I'm only 35, but I can't cope anymore!!

I never wear them, instruments of torture.
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Well give them up then! I have never understood why women feel they have to or should wear heels.

Yanbu as pp poster says why is only women who wear heals

I can't wear heels any more, and I can't wear a lot of fashion style flat shoes either these days. I've had all sorts of ankle problems that are just getting worse, and now I can only really wear sensible lace up shoes with squishy soles and orthotic insoles. I have some Sketchers, some Fitflops and some DMs. Don't get old!

I never wear heels because I just find them so uncomfortable!

Gave them up a few years back. Best thing I ever did.

Gave up mine a few years ago and have never felt the need to return. I’m not trying to impress anyone with my fashion sense or amazing legs so I opt for practicality and comfort

I don't wear heels. I do keep some in the office for big meetings even though I hate myself for it.

I never wear heels. Laminate floor in large open plan office, too noisy!

I haven't been able to wear heels since being pregnant years ago. I used to wear real skyscrapers, 4-5 inches, but now anything over an inch and a half causes me real pain.

Not worn heels since first pregnancy and unlikely to ever again. Comfort is worry more than style when it comes to footwear

*comfort is more important than style

You're in fashion, OP. Sales of heels have been falling for a few years now. Stilettos are starting to look old fashioned. Same as push-up bras.

I discovered the joys of Dr Martens this weekend; no going back.

Never ever wear heels, even at formal events!!

I gave up as a teenager. Wore heels a few times and got sick of the pain after 5 mins.

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Heels are ridiculous IMO

I ditched heels a few years ago. I desperately wanted to be Carrie Bradshaw with a fabulous shoe collection but just couldn't take the pain any longer! Now I don't own a single pair of heels and haven't worn any for at least 5 years. My feet thank me every day! Go for it

Haven't worn heels for years. Sorry I ever did TBH. They didn't do my toes any favours and caused a massive ganglion on the back of one heel which had to be dealt with surgically. Go for it, OP.

Look at the EnBrogue blog for flat shoe inspiration and style ideas

Haven’t worn them for ages. I have arthritis in my knees now and can’t walk in them anyway.

It seems crazy to wear shoes that hobble you and can be very damaging.

The Only flat shoes I have are flip flops and cat boots, I hate not having heels on. I’m only 5ft 2 tho. What ever makes you happy I say

I haven't worn heels in 4 years and honestly, it's been amazing.

Comfortable shoes don’t necessarily lead to a happy life but uncomfortable shoes definitely lead to a miserable one.

Free your feet and the rest will follow!