Feet Savers for High Heels
High heels instantly glam up any outfit and can make your legs look leaner and fiercer. But if you need to break them in or aren't used to them, a few paces can be excruciating. Here are a few feet-saving tricks that can save you from uncomfortable walks and blisters.
But Beauties, don't hold onto a pair of heels if they absolutely kill you. If you wear ill-fitting heels too often, your feet can grow corns and calluses or develop ingrown toenails. The hours of pain and the risk of spraining your ankle just isn't worth it!
Tricks & Tips Save your feet from high heels
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Band-aids & moleskin Nearly every woman I know always has a stash of Band-aids in her bag and car. They are the perfect solution for your feet when you need a quick fix. A thicker alternative are self-adhesive moleskin that come in sheets or pre-cut shapes.I usually buy the sheets and cut them to fit my feet.
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Anti-friction sticks These stick balms are life savers for your feet! Apply the balm directly to the spots where the shoe is making you uncomfortable and reapply as needed. One of my favorites is Dr. Scholl's For Her Rub Relief Stick but any anti-friction or anti-blister stick will work. Many runners use these types of sticks on their body to avoid blisters and chaffing.
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Hair product If you're in a pinch and your shoe is rubbing you the wrong way, apply an anti-frizz serum to the troubled spot and place a Band-aid on top.
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Foot pads & insoles Sometimes you just need extra padding to make your heels comfortable. Pads and insoles come in a range of different sizes and for certain parts of your feet (heel, ball, whole foot) so choose accordingly. You can find these products in the foot area at your drugstore or shoe retailer.
Beautylish Tip: These tips apply to any type of shoe that needs breaking in, so experiment and try different techniques to suit your needs.
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Althea N.
Another trick I've used is to put a verrrrrry small amount of Vaseline on the inside of the shoe where I know it's going to rub! That's essentially the same idea as the rub relief stick I'm guessing! I'm going to give that a whirl to see if it's a better alternative! Thanks for the tips!!
Jennifer T.
LADIES! Dr. Scholl's For Her High Heel Insoles! Buy them. Buy them. Buy them. They are super soft and help to shift the pressure off the ball of your foot. I use the kind suitable for 2" & up heels. They truly work wonders. If you're going to an event where you'll be standing in your heels for extended periods of time or you just know the pair you're going to be wearing will cause you pain by night's end, these are the insoles for you!
Althea N.
Took the words right out of my mouth!!!! I SWEAR by those things!
Vivian L.
Thanks for the tip!
I'm virtually living in flip flops at the moment coz heels just kill my feet in SO many ways. Hopefully this will help!
Krysten C.
luv this. def gonna get some of those sticks.
Krystal C.
My friend gave me a pair of heel insoles and I about screamed at how comfortable it made my heels feel! Simply life changing :)
Zoe Q.
I would of never guessed about the anti-frizz serum! Alot of help on this one
Leah A.
So so helpful! I was actually just wondering of ways that I could stop a pair of wedges I have from digging into my heel, so I will definitely be trying these tips!
Melissa ..
I use seran wrap sometimes! If you put just a tiny bit it will mold right into the shoe and make the shoe not hurt anymore.
Leda G.
Wow, really? Saran wrap? Can you explain how you use it?
Crystal R.
I want to know too! That sounds like something that I can really use in my life!
Althea N.
Great tip!!!! Does it make noise as you walk?