Never have I understood the appeal of such footwear

Girls’ love of high heels is sending them staggering off to casualty. And the killer heels are giving the NHS a kick in the budget.

New research has revealed that damage to feet caused by trendy shoes is costing taxpayers £29million a year.

Soaring numbers of women are needing treatment for bunions or twisted toes.
And with treatments costing up to £4,000 a time, it all adds up to a headache for the NHS.

Source: Daily Star

If this costs the UK roughly $52 million Canadian per year, you have to wonder what this costs worldwide.