One in 10 women in Britain admit they've received medical attention or been hospitalized because of wearing trendy shoes, a survey indicates. The survey of 3,000 women in Britain who wear high heels was conducted by Hotter Shoes, a British shoe manufacturer.
Nearly half of women say they have twisted their ankle because of their footwear and two-thirds admit wearing shoes that have caused them injury. The most frequently reported injuries caused by shoes were broken ankles, twisted knees, infected blisters, bunions and torn tendons.
"As a comfort shoe maker we were amazed to discover the pain and discomfort that women were prepared to endure for a pair of killer heels or an ill-fitting impulse sale bargain," Lisa McCarten of Hotter Comfort Concept Shoes says in a statement. "Nothing can ruin a day more than sore and tired feet, every person in our design and
technical team works hard to ensure that our shoes are stylish and comfortable."
The survey was conducted by onepoll.com Oct. 29 to Nov. 1. No margin of error was provided.