Long-term effects of high heels?

With high heels you may caught by backbone pain and problem in older age.

I am a heel wearer, love 'em.  Have always worn them since  the eary 80s until now.  I was told by my physician that I should not wear them anymore, and wear sneakers.  I stubborn and I still do wear heels instead of sneakers as I was advised. I cannot help myself.  Over the years, I have caused problems with my right foot due to wearing heels.  I don't have back problems or anything like that, only a foot problem and some pain in the right knee.  After wearing the pointed shoe for so long, the foot conformed to the shape of the shoe.  I am developing a bunion and I experience bottom foot pain beneath the big-toe area.  Have been told that I've developed a tumor.  The pain is daily, and I have had cortisone shots but narcotic pain killers seem to provide the only relief.  As I am military, and run often, I need my feet.  I did not seek medical assistance from the Army, they probably would medically discharge me or give me a medical statement not requiring me to run or wear boots.  I sought the care of a civilian physician and  I am learning to deal with my pain daily.  Essentially heels can ruin your feet and damage the nerves. 

I just read this from WebMD and thought about you. 

http://women.webmd.com/features/tips-to-avoid-foot-pain-from-high-heels 

o yea definately

especially if the heel is higher you'll tend 2 put more stress on the ball of your foot when u hit the ground.

lately ive heard bout more comfortable heels. an architect or an enigineer i think he is, is working with nike 2 make heels MORE COMFORTABLE... ill prolly have to look it up but they've been featured in oprah

That depends on your unique situation. If you have perfectly healthy feet, it will certainly wear them down. I deal with a condition that requires my feet to be at a 45 degree angle all the time. As a result, I wear heels constantly, but I do make certain to that the heels are not too high and that the heels are solid, avoiding those little heels that can cause your ankles to wobble and/or twist, etc. The best person to ask is your doctor.