Hi,
I've worn elevator shoes for 30 years and believe this has caused a permanent ankle problem that makes it difficult to jog or walk for exercise purposes.  My elevator shoes add 3 inches of height, and I've noticed they have caused me to trip fairly often over the years.  I think tripping so many times has had a cumulative affect on one of my ankles and permanently injured it, now making it difficult for me to jog or walk for exercise purposes. FYI my elevator shoes do not provide ankle support. 

To avoid the ankle issue that I have experienced, here are some thoughts on what -might- help:

* Maybe only use elevator shoes that provide ankle support, such as boots, etc. (I have not tried this yet)
* Do not exercise with elevator shoes (including walks in residential areas with sidewalks - I still trip)
* Maybe try elevator shoes that add a small amount of height, perhaps they are more stable (less tripping)?  As I mentioned, my shoes add 3 inches of height, maybe that's too much
* Do not wear elevator shoes / shoe lifts

-Hercules