Cathy Classics by Cathy Guisewite for March 15, 2009
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2009 Spring SHOES The stiletto sandal Causes shin splints, hammertoes and shoves the entire spine out of alignment. The platform sandal Constricts blood vessels. Creates varicose veins. The slingback sandal Forms "pump bump" on heels and osteoarthritis in knees. The multi-strap sandal Crushes bones. Causes bunions, blisters and corns. The ankle strap sandal Shortens achilles tendon, cripples calves, snaps ankles. Remarkably, the savvy female shopper still saves all her tough health questions for that other category of footwear: The walking shoe Cathy: Will it provide the proper support??
Shoe designers these days must be given kickbacks and bonus incentives by orthopedists and podiatrists. I always knew plenty of women though who wouldn’t even push the baby carriage to the park w/o high heels on.