Examining X-Ray

An illustration of how a woman's shoe contorts the bones of the foot and ankle, and throws the weight onto the big toe joint. The man's boot leaves the foot in a natural position.

Made for Walking
This image illustrates how a woman's shoe (left) contorts the bones of the foot and ankle and throws the weight onto the big toe joint, while a man's boot leaves the foot in a natural position.

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