Helen A. Banwell

Oct 4, 2023 | rte.ie | Kristin Graham |Helen A. Banwell |Saravana Kumar

Analysis: there's no definitive evidence to show ill-fitting ballet flats are harmful to foot health, but they can be a problemBy Kristin Graham, Helen Banwell and Saravana Kumar, University of South AustraliaBallet flat shoes – those thin-heeled lightweight slip-on shoes – are making a fashion comeback. And it's not hard to see why: they're versatile, easy to wear, soft, flexible and often worn by celebrities.

Aug 22, 2023 | medicalxpress.com | Kristin Graham |Helen A. Banwell |Saravana Kumar

Ballet flat shoes—those thin-heeled lightweight slip-on shoes—are making a fashion comeback. And it's not hard to see why: they're versatile, easy to wear, soft, flexible and often worn by celebrities. We have often been warned of the dangers of high-heeled shoes, so you might think ballet flats are problem-free. When you look at the research, however, a complicated picture emerges. There's no definitive evidence to show ballet flats are generally harmful to foot health in the long-term.

Aug 21, 2023 | au.news.yahoo.com | Saravana Kumar |Helen A. Banwell |Kristin Graham

Ballet flat shoes – those thin-heeled lightweight slip-on shoes – are making a fashion comeback. And it’s not hard to see why: they’re versatile, easy to wear, soft, flexible and often worn by celebrities. We have often been warned of the dangers of high-heeled shoes, so you might think ballet flats are problem-free. When you look at the research, however, a complicated picture emerges. There’s no definitive evidence to show ballet flats are generally harmful to foot health in the long-term.