Fall in love again with your pump shoes

The long-term damage caused by prolonged wearing of killer heels has once again been hitting the headlines. We all love wearing high heels but prolonged usage increases the risk of hammer toes, bunions and damage to the leg tendons. So ladies, maybe it is time to put the beautiful high heel shoes away for special occasions and fall in love again with pumps shoes.

Pump shoes or ballet shoes remain a firm favourite and a shoe collection staple thats ideal for busy mums. Theyre comfortable, stylish and very versatile, as they look fantastic with dresses, skirts, trousers and shorts.

Low-key classic pumps signify taste and elegance. However, pumps also come in many colours and designs and are available beautifully accessorised - anything goes. In fact, pumps are getting an androgynous look for Spring/Summer 2012 with many bold contrasting colours available and beefed up soles.

If you love animal prints but dont feel confident enough to wear an animal print top, then get the look with animal print pumps instead. This is the ideal way to jazz up a boring work outfit.

The nautical themed look or French chic style has been a hot look for the last few seasons and with a pair of red, white or blue pumps you too can be bang on trend with a minimum amount of effort or expense.

The vintage 1950s look continues to be a top designer favourite. Team 1950s style cropped trousers with a little cardigan and a pair of pumps to get the look and be effortlessly stylish.

You can liven up your tired winter wardrobe with a pair of brightly coloured pump shoes. Dont worry about getting cold feet as you can easily wear tights with pumps.

High heels remain a firm favourite of many ladies, but fall back in love with pumps and you will marvel at how good you look and how easy and versatile they are to wear.

The long-term damage caused by prolonged wearing of killer heels has once again been hitting the headlines. We all love wearing high heels but prolonged usage increases the risk of hammer toes, bunions and damage to the leg tendons. So ladies, maybe it is time to put the beautiful high heel shoes away for special occasions and fall in love again with pumps shoes.