Does My Feet Expand?

Back in my corporate days, I never had problems with closed shoes. I grew up wearing closed shoes. My college days in La Salle made us wear uniforms, therefore, corporate shoes. And back in the bank where I used to work, I had to wear closed shoes in heels - all the time! I loved heels and I could bare to walk with them the whole day.

It's been a while since I've been freelancing and working at home. I never get to wear closed shoes anymore, and when I do - my feet hurts big time!

So, I have a theory!

My feet keeps on expanding because it is not enclosed, it just keeps growing at all angles, therefore, when I wear shoes lately, my feet (especially my pinky toes) hurt!

I am not sure if this is true or not so I did some research. I'm not sure if some of my sources are legit. I just wanted to read more about it.

According to Ask.com:

Foot swelling is characterised by a build-up of fluid in your foot. Swelling of the foot may be caused by being overweight, blood clot in the leg, increased age, leg infection and inability of veins in the legs to properly pump blood back to the heart. Injury or surgery involving the leg or foot can cause swelling.

Note to self: elevate feet when sleeping

So, I think my feet didn't grow from 5 years ago. They say bones stop growing at a certain age, but cartilages keep growing (nose and ears), source. But not my foot, but why do I feel so uncomfortable lately? Ugh... I love heels, but my feet hate them! If you know the most comfortable heels in the world, that I can walk (or even run) around for an entire day, please let me know.