Cerebral Palsy Support Group

If the heel is higher than the forefoot, it could mean that your calves are tightening and shins are loosening which could result in a shortening of the achillis tendon at the back from the bottom of the calves to just above the heel [heel cord] resulting in a not normal gait—akin to walking in high-heeled shoes. Don't think our feet are made for that type of walking. For this reason, I like to wear skater's shoes in cold weather and flip-flops in summer as the soles of both are perfectly flat and there are no arch supports. This might not work for everyone, though. A visit to your podiatrist might be helpful since s/he can evaluate your gait with the shoes and without, sugesting what type of shoes might benefit you best perhaps with a recommendation for custom-made or store-bought orthotics to place inside the shoes.