They represent elegance, a fashion statement that takes any outfit to new heights (literally!). They are the sartorial exclamation point or the cherry on top of your sundae of style. Let’s face it, we ...

Your forefoot and your heel are designed to share the pressure you put on them, and the plantar fascia (a band of tissue that connects your heel bone to the base of your toes) stretches and flexes ...

Katherine J. Igoe has been a full-time freelancer for over a decade with a focus on style, lifestyle, and parenting. If you love heels but hate how they make your feet feel, you're not alone.

I spoke to five dermatologists about what causes dry, cracked heels and the best ways to treat them, plus highlighted their favorite treatments to shop. SKIP AHEAD How I picked the best treatments ...