All year long, women deal with more foot problems than men. But when summer turns to fall, the problems get worse as feet high heel pain rises. Why is that the case? During the spring and summer, athletic shoes and open-toed sandals are a favorite footwear choice.

When it comes to women’s foot health, female patients often face more concerns than our male patients. Why is that the case? From pregnancy to footwear, lifestyle can wreak havoc on women’s health. So, to keep our moms, daughters, sisters, aunts and grandmothers walking comfortably, were reviewing five common women’s foot health challenges.