Supermodels SA March 2015 Issue 43 | Page 16

Style Pain Free In High Heels As most women throughout history have known, favourite fashions can often be a little uncomfortable. The Secret To Wearing High Avoid getting a bunion after a If you’ve ever hobbled home Heels Without Any Pain after a long day or night in heels, this tip is for If you’ve ever hobbled home long day or night in heels, this tip is for you. Tape your third and fourth toes (counting from the big toe) together—we recommend nude medical tape for a low-profile look, but Scotch tape works in a pinch—to alleviate pain in the ball of your foot. Sound crazy? Here’s the reasoning: there’s a nerve that splits between those two toes, which causes pain when pressure is put upon it (a.k.a. when you wear heels). The tape removes strain on the nerve, allowing you to dance the night away. There’s so much more you can do, according to the podiatrist Lorraine Jones from the College of Podiatry, who has these top tips for wearing high heels pain-free… you. Tape your third and fourth toes (counting from th H