Routinely Wearing High Heels Reduces Energy Cost of Walking, Even Out of Heels

Article title: Habitually wearing high heels may improve user walking economy in any footwear

Authors: Owen N. Beck, Jordyn N. Schroeder, Gregory S. Sawicki

From the authors: “Habitually wearing high-heeled footwear structurally remodels leg muscle tendons and improves user walking economy, regardless of worn attire.”

This study is highlighted as one of April’s “best of the best” as part of the American Physiological Society’s APSselect program.