Stiletto High Heels
"When wearing high heels, women increase loading [pressure] across their knee in a way that might increase knee arthritis," says rheumatologist David Felson, MD, MPH, professor of medicine and epidemiology at Boston University School of Medicine.
The narrow toe box found on many shoes probably contributes to some arthritis in the foot, says Dr. Felson. In fact, one small study found that 1.5 inch length heels could affect the rate and progression of osteoarthritis — the wear and tear type of arthritis caused by aging.
Consider wearing heels less often in your thirties and forties to reduce your arthritis risk.