A British beauty queen was awarded more than $28,000 by a judge who agreed she can no longer wear high heels without suffering from pain.

Fiona Dickie, 24, suffered an injury in a 2009 car accident. She went on to win the 2010 Miss Edinburgh contest but says she suffers from chronic back pain after wearing high heels.

"This is not the conduct of a malingerer or someone who is seeking to secure the most compensation possible for her injuries," said Judge Gordon Reid on his decision.

Judge Reid said Dickie should be commended for her efforts to make charitable appearances despite her pain.

Dickie said she does not want to be a model. She had a day job as a sales manager but continues to make appearances at charity events to honor her Edinburgh commitment.