I think high heals are oppressive to women

[Nikia]

I don't wish to continue the gender war with this post. I have choose not to wear high heals because they hurt my feet. I've mentioned that to other women who say that it is something that you get used to. Looking good is worth it. Is it? Women have 9 times the number of foot injuries as men and wearing heals is a major factor in this large discrepancy.
Do you think high heals are attractive? If you are female, do you wear them? Even if you are not, do you look down on your date or friend if she is not wearing high heals to a formal event? Is pain and potential injury worth looking good? Should heavy women wear girldes too? Shouldn't we be past this?