There is no greater a confidence booster than a pair of sky-high leopard-print heels.

没有什么东西比一双豹纹恨天高的鞋子更能让人自信心爆棚了。

But after being warned of aching feet, sprained¹ ankles and bad posture² many women are scared away, opting³ for a more sensible shoe instead.

但是由于受到脚疼、关节扭伤和不良姿势的惊吓后，许多女性都对高跟鞋敬而远之，转而选择更加平稳一些的鞋子。

Now, stiletto lovers can rejoice as Jolene Sher, a physiotherapist at Boost, says wearing high heels is not necessarily bad for your back or feet.

但是现在，高跟鞋粉们可以欢呼雀跃了，因为来自Boost的一位名叫茱莲妮·谢尔的理疗师指出，穿高跟鞋不一定会对你的背或脚有坏处。

In fact, certain types of high shoes are actually better for you than flats, Healthista reports.

据Healthista报道，事实上，某些类型的高跟鞋比平底鞋对人体更有好处。

1.WIDER IS WISER

1.越宽越好！

For daily wear try and find shoes with a wider heel and wider front of the foot so your toes don’t get cramped⁴ and your weight is more evenly balanced.

如果你每天都要穿高跟鞋的话，那么应该尽量找那些鞋跟和鞋掌更宽的鞋子，如此一来你的脚趾头就不会挤得难受，人体也会更加平衡。

2.SHORT FOR SUPPORT

2.鞋跟短一点更舒适！

A lower heel will mean the incline of the shoe is not too steep, keep the pressure off the toes and back. The best heel height is 2 inches (about 5cm), that should be just about right.

一个较低的鞋跟意味着鞋子不会太陡，那么脚趾头个脚后跟的压力就不会太大。鞋跟的最佳高度是2英寸（大约5厘米），这个高度刚刚好。

3.CUSHION FOR COMFORT

3.有垫子更舒适！

Lots of shoes have a cushion base which can really help take the strain off the balls of your feet, if not, get some gel insoles to make them more comfortable.

许多高跟鞋都有软软的鞋垫，有助于舒缓脚部的压力和酸胀感。如果实在没有，那么就找些凝胶鞋垫把，真的很舒服！

4.EVEN FLAT SHOES CAN GIVE YOU BLISTERS⁵

4.平底鞋也能让你起水泡！

Whatever the height, rigid⁶ pressing on the back of your ankle can eventually lead to a bump forming. This can lead to blisters, swelling⁷ and even bursitis - an inflammation of the area over a joint. However beautiful the shoes it cannot be worth it to actually cause injury to your feet.

无论鞋跟高还是低，由于鞋子一直挤压着你的脚后跟，因此最终还是会摩擦受伤。这会导致水泡、肿胀、甚至发炎--炎症覆盖的面积可以达到整个关节。不管鞋子多美，都不值得为了一双鞋子而弄伤自己的脚。

5.CHUNKY MEANS FUNKY⁸

5.鞋跟粗就是时尚！

If you are going to wear very high heels try to get ones with chunky heels. Stilettos may look great but they press on the toes and feet and can cause damage, never mind the fact that high, thin heels means that your balance is compromised.

如果你想穿一双鞋跟非常高的鞋的话，那么试一试找双粗鞋跟的。细跟高跟鞋看起来很漂亮，但是它们会挤压脚趾头和脚后跟，让你的脚受伤。哦，不要忘了--又细又高的鞋跟会让你失去平衡性。

6.KEEP SOME FLATS HANDY

6.平底鞋以备不时之需！

If you are wearing a gorgeous pair of very high heels for an event, bring along a pair of flat shoes, you can even get folding flats for parties, that can slip into a bag.

如果你要穿一双非常漂亮的、鞋跟非常高的鞋子去参加活动的话，带一双平底鞋把！你甚至可以带一双可折叠的平底鞋去参加聚会，它们可以被装进手袋里。

7.TREAT YOUR FEET

7.训练你的脚！

Practice wearing the heels for 15-30 minutes at a time before wearing them for an event let your feet and body get used to the heels.

在参加重要活动前，先把高跟鞋穿个15-30分钟，让你的身体和脚习惯这个高度。