The type of confidence boost you get from wearing heels is not like others. It doesn’t just accentuate your hips and figure but also defines your posture. However, it is also true that the level of excruciating pain that our toes go through stays with us days after the event. Yet we still endure it for the first reason. But, can we have a painless experience with high-heels? Don’t worry we got you covered. Here are a few tips and tricks to flaunt your high-heels without being in unnerving pain.
Find The Right Size: The first and foremost thing to make sure if you’re planning to wear high-heels is its size. It should be a perfect fit. After measuring your feet, You must walk around a little bit in the store to see if you feel comfortable or not. Get your feet size checked at least twice a year.
Tape’em Up: Though commonly known as an old wives tale, but taping up toes actually work. When the 3rd and 4th toes are tapped together, it helps to relieve some pressure off the inflamed tissues.
Reach For Platforms, Wedges, or Block Heels: Pencil heels definitely look very classy and elegant. But are they practical and supportive? No. The wider the heels are the better is the support. Also with thicker platforms, you don’t feel as much pain as you would with a thin sole.
Strap It Up: Straps can add so much support to your feet that they make the whole heel experience less painful. You can walk more relaxed when you know one little mistake won’t leave you with a flying heel across the room.
Add Extra Cushion: Gel, Foam, Cotton, whatever peaks your fancy or convenience, go for it. Many new forms of cushion or padding for different parts of your feet are coming out each day. Then why not give them a try next time you wear high-heels so you can don them without pain.
Scratching The Surface: Take a pair of scissors and make grooves along the sole of your heels. This will create friction with the floor and help you not slip when you fumble for balance.
Break’em In: The shape of your feet may be wider than the shoe you chose to wear for an occasion. And it will become very uncomfortable for your feet after the 1st hour. So, before the event use a plastic or wooden shoe stretcher.
Lead With Your Thighs: While Walking keep your legs straight and let your thighs lead the way. This will help put less pressure on the balls of your heels. This will take some practice as it is different from how you’d walk with flats.
Take Breaks: The more you spend time on your feet with heels the more swollen they get. So try taking breaks after some intervals. When you’re in the office, take them off when you sit at your desk. And always keep a pair of flats with you.
Buy Shoes At The End Of The Day: By the end of a day after you’ve walked around all day long, your feet are swollen. This is the perfect time for some shoe shopping as you want the shoe to adjust to your swollen feet And not feel uncomfortable.
Walking on heels with elegance and grace is what we all dream of. But, what’s the point we are tortured the whole time with agonizing pain. Therefore, for a more enjoyable experience, try out these tips and tricks so you too can don your favorite pair of high-heels without feeling mind-numbing pain.
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