When it comes to footwear, there are two types of women: The type that effortlessly glide down the street in four-inch heels, seemingly oblivious to their precarious footwear, and the type that avoid wearing heels unless absolutely necessary.

I belong to the latter group, although I've always wanted to be in the former category. For me, it's not a matter of aesthetics or a political statement — they simply hurt my feet.

So when I heard about a startup called True Gault that makes shoes designed specifically for your feet using 3D scans, I was intrigued. Would it solve my high heel woes? Would I suddenly become confident and comfortable and — best of all — four inches taller?

I decided to give it a try.