B
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42%
42% -- consumer preference rate for US women (high heel wearers) (2026)
Some 42% of women surveyed admitted they would wear a shoe they liked even if it caused them discomfort.
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42%
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Percentage
Data Vintage
2026
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Evidence Quality
B
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Extraction
75
Source Trust
60
Citation Chain
20
Independence
30
Methodology
45
Freshness
95
Source
American Podiatric Medical Association
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Tier B
http://women.webmd.com/features/tips-to-avoid-foot-pain-from-high-heels ↗
Source Article
Women's Health
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American Podiatric Medical Association
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Survey conducted by the American Podiatric Medical Association, as cited by WebMD
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Industrymarketing
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US women (high heel wearers): 42% consumer preference rate. Source: American Podiatric Medical Association (2026). Via Lighthouse Intelligence -- https://lighthousedata.io/data/women-wear-uncomfortable-shoes-apma
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