Why Women’s Shoes Are Often Uncomfortable: A Footwear Manufacturer’s Perspective
Why are women’s shoes so often uncomfortable—while men’s shoes at the same price feel more supportive and wearable? From a footwear manufacturer’s perspective, the issue lies in last design, material allocation, heel engineering, and development priorities. Drawing on real production experience at , this article explains how structural decisions—not women’s feet—create discomfort, and why comfort-first manufacturing is becoming a core expectation for modern footwear brands.