This is a topic you have all been asking for, and today we're going to answer the question: Are women's shoes are a diet?

We're getting into:

⭐️ Virginia's fraught history with high heels;

⭐️ The lie that high heels are comfortable;

⭐️ It's fatphobic for brands to keep making their shoes narrower.

Housekeeping note: We've changed things up a bit to solve some behind-the-scenes tech issues, so here's how to get your Burnt Toast fix:

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Virginia's Butter: Albion Fit pants

Corinne's Butter: Tarot for the Wild Soul and Soul Tarot by Lindsay Mack (See also: Lindsay Mack on Big Undies)

Em Seely-Katz on Substack: "Can Barefoot Shoes be Stylish? (Part 1: The Contenders)"

Famesick: A Memoir by Lena Dunham (See also: Lena Dunham on Big Undies!)

Welnove Silicone Toe Separator Spacers

Birkenstock Gizeh Big Buckle

Birkenstock Boston clogs

Adidas Sambae Shoes

Adidas VL Court Bold Shoes

Veja Esplar Sneaker

New Balance 237 Sneaker

Nisolo Carmen Chelsea Boot 2.0

Charlotte Stone Raleigh

ADIDAS SAMBA OG BLACK

Merrell Moab 3 Hiking Shoes

Keen Men's Jasper Zionic Sneaker

Keen Women's Jasper KM Lite Mary Jane

Dr. Martins Madaline Mary Jane Rub Off Leather Sling Back Shoes

Adidas SAMBA JANE SHOES

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EPISODE CREDITS

Co-hosts: Virginia Sole-Smith and Corinne Fay. 

Producer:  Kim Baldwin. 

Logo design: Deanna Lowe.

Theme Song: Farideh.

Video Editor: Elizabeth Ayiku

Audio Engineer: Tommy Harron

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