Footnote: The End of My Love Affair with High Heels

Editor's Note: High heels were on their way out before the pandemic, but now they seem almost like a prehistoric relic. All we needed for quarantine were some comfy slippers, which means loads of stilettos—maybe even some designer brands—are probably making their way to Goodwills across the country. As a tribute to the shoes that kept chiropractors in business for decades, we're republishing this prescient piece. 

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In actor Bridget Moynahan's new book Our Shoes: Our Selves,  accomplished women tell the story of their most meaningful pair.  I first noticed Moynahan when she played the young wife who Mr. Big left in Sex and the City, and I was intrigued that she wrote how black motorcycle boots from Barneys helped her walk away from her real-life public breakup with NFL star Tom Brady. Moynahan's project was inspired when she texted a friend about getting rid of the crazy high-heeled shoes she never wore anymore. I could relate. For me, giving up my long, fulfilling relationship with heels was like a painful breakup itself.