Effect of Heeled Shoes on Joint Symptoms and Knee Osteoarthritis in Older Adults: A 5-Year Follow-Up Study.
Thomas A PerryCharlotte DandoTim D SpectorDeborah J HartCatherine J BowenNigel ArdenPublished in: ACR open rheumatology (2021)
Compared with the non-use of heeled shoes, ever-use of heels (≥2 inches) was not associated with incident RKOA and incident joint symptoms. Further, increasing cumulative time spent wearing heels was not associated with any of our outcomes.