Why are Modern High Heels so Bad

As yet another round of models on the runway fall and trip over their high heels, it leaves us to wonder how nonprofessionals are expected to wear these towering shoes. High heels have a long history of being deemed dangerous and painful, and it s not without reason. But the reality is that styles have become consistently worse over the last few decades emphasizing fashion and massmanufacturing over comfort or functionality. And models aren t the only victims. The manufacturing process for a pair of shoes goes through so many different hands, expecting all to have the expertise and the time to properly create a complex piece. But, as with all modern systems, short cuts are made in the interest of time and money. A few millimeters off in a pattern or last can result in blisters and pinched feet. Not taking the time to check fit and function can make a pair that sits beautifully on the shelf, but can t actually be walked in. And as we look closer in how shoes are modeled online (if they ev