The
question is this: “But is it safe to wear high
heels when exercising?” Don’t ask me, I
haven’t a clue, but Elise Sole (a made up name surely) has some answers on
shine.com. in an article headlined "Would You Exercise in High Heels?" You can look it up, I'm sure. She certainly doesn't seem to regard walking as exercise.
She tells us about a class taught by certified (in
some sense anyway) fitness instructor Kamilah Barrett, 35, called “Heel Hop” “a no-impact hour of strength-training that
helps women develop cardio vascular strength and the confidence and skill to
rock high-heeled shoes.” Yes, it’s the
lack of confidence that’s really the root of the problem, I expect.
Then there are Stiletto Fitness Classes in Kansas City,
M.O. "core and lower body high-impact strength and training fitness
class." That’s high impact as opposed to no impact. “Created by former dancer Coryelle Abney in
July 2012, her class helps women look graceful wearing heels while offering a
serious calorie burn.” No downside to
that.
But then of course a doctor gets dragged in, Dr.
Elisa M. Kavanagh, DPM, who treats the New York City Rockettes. She says, "I
wouldn't advise women to bring their Jimmy Choos to a class like this. If you're curious, wear character shoes (they
look like a classic Mary Jane with a chunky heel) that are flexible and
designed for stomping, kicking, and twirling.” I see: character shoes with a chunky heel. You haven't quite grasped this concept, have you doc?
And above, for no very good reason, is Lindsay
Lohan – I’ll bet she does a lot of things in high heels that aren’t entirely
safe, walking being one of them.
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