Could wearing high heels be good for you?

Anyone who’s ever wobbled around awkwardly in high heels may be surprised by the findings of a much-discussed biomechanics study of the footwear. In the study, young women and men who donned customized high heels for several months soon began walking differently.

But contrary to widespread beliefs about heels, these changes weren’t problematic, the researchers found. Instead, the men and women who had worn the heels the most frequently became better, more-efficient walkers — not only in heels but also in flats.