How to make all heels comfortable
Shoes are fabulous – even if they’re not always comfortable – Kimora
We all know I have an affinity for shoes. I love how they can transform an outfit, make a statement, and that they always fit. Kimora said it best. They are fabulous, but they aren’t always comfortable. Comfort knows no brand when it comes to shoes, and even the most expensive shoes can ache. Construction is key when it comes to determining if a shoe will be comfortable, and also in how long that comfort will last before you’re hoping. While you can’t change the construct of a shoe, you can supplement it.
The first step in making a shoe more comfortable, is to identify why their hurting. There’s little that can be done for a shoe that is the wrong size, but chaffing, sliding, and pressure can be relieved easily.
Expert Tip: Go shopping for shoes in the afternoon, your feet swell throughout the day and are their largest at the end of the day.
Instep Cushions, provide support for the balls of your feet, and also prevent them from sliding forward. There are both gel and foam variations. The gel ones tend to be thinner, allowing more room in tighter shoes; but don’t provide as much cushion as the foam ones.
Insoles are great for all over comfort and work well with shoes that have a hard bottom. One caveat, unless custom made, insoles may not be shaped appropriately for all your shoes, and may need to be trimmed.
Moleskin is a lifesaver to combat chaffing and rubbing and can be found in most drugstores. It can be cut to your needs, and some even have adhesive on the back. It is typically “flesh” colored, but since we all aren’t the same color, I would recommend coloring it with a marker, if you have to apply it in an area that may become visible such as inside a peep toe.
Other shoe-savers to keep in your arsenal might include chaffing gel (click here to see how this product can pull double duty); Antiperspirant, yes deodorant! works well with synthetic material that can make your feet sweat, and shoe grips for smooth bottoms.
Do you have any sole saving techniques? Share them below
I definitely enjoy every little bit of it and I have bookmarked your blog.
Wow, I had no idea my feet swell after a day of walking. Good tip to shop when they are at their largest!
Piper´s last [type] ..Boat Flooring
Fully Agreed!
I am also a huge shoe lover, I love the way you can add a pair of shoes and transform an outfit in minutes. It is very important to make sure your shoes are as comfortable as possible especially if you will have them on for a long period of time. I find insoles are great for overall comfort, and work really well in boots.
Regards
Belinda
Belinda @ Long Hair Extensions´s last [type] ..Wavy Clip in Hair Extensions
I agree and disagree. Depending on the heel height pads tend to slide or move after time as they are only held in place by adhesive. The higher the heel the more downward / forward pressure. Insoles reduces the space from the sole to the bottom of the vamp “the part that crosses the top of the foot” and may cause the shoe to fit to tight. So please keep that in mind if you try these.