Achilles tendonitis is the inflammation of the Achilles tendon, the fibrous tissue that attaches the calf muscle to the back of the heel bone, causing pain and swelling.
The causes of Achilles tendonitis include overuse of the tendon, overly tight calf muscles, misalignment and improper footwear.
About Mary Janes:
A girl's or woman's shoe that is styled after shoes that were traditionally worn by children. Mary janes can have varying heel heights and come in a variety of styles. Signature features of a mary jane include (i) a strap (or many straps) that cross over the top of the foot and (ii) a short, rounded toe box. Mary janes traditionally had low or flat heels. However, mary janes now come in a variety of heel heights.
