How To Walk In High Heels, Without The Pain…
For those of you who didn’t know, I’m actually very petite. I’m just about 5’1 (It’s actually 5ft and 3/4 inches but trust me, those 3/4 really count!) which means that a lot of my outfits involve me wearing heels! Don’t get me wrong, I love shoes. One of my favourite books as a kid was called How to Walk In High Heels, and my love for shoes is one of my weaknesses for sure. I love sharing my favourite pieces in my collection with you all (You can read all about how to build an amazing shoe collection here!). However, it can be very difficult to make high heels more comfortable especially when you are running around in them all day. Through the years, I have created my own high heel survival guide, full of tips on how to make high heels more comfortable, how to make high heels hurt less and tips for wearing heels all day and still feeling great! Today, I’m going to share some of these with you!
These boots are so fabulous but they needed to be stretched slightly before I wore them. Now whenever I wear them I can last all day and night!
Break In Your Heels The Right Way
I know just as much as the next girl how exciting a new pair of heels or shoes can be. You want to wear them right away right? Before you take them out on the town though, you need to break in your heels the right way and stretch them out a little bit. The best way to do this is to put on a pair of very thick socks (maybe a two/three pairs to really get that thickness!) and then warm them up with a hairdryer. Stick your super warm feet into your new shoes and walk around your home in them for about 15 minutes. The heat will help the shoes stretch out and become less stiff. Repeat as necessary! This makes all the difference in making your heels more comfortable!
Look For Heels With Support
Heels with a strap around the ankle, a thick strap that goes over the front of your foot or with chunky block heels will all provide great support for your feet all day long. These sorts of styles are the best, especially when you know you’re going to be on your feet for a majority of the day! The support helps you walk with less pain in your feet all day long. Think flatforms, platforms, booted heels…
The block heel on these boots makes them so easy to walk around in all day!
I love this style of heel but sometimes I get blisters at the front near my toes so my combed stick saves me!
Reduce Friction With Baby Powder
One of the worst parts is the blisters that come after an entire day in high heels. I myself am incredibly prone to blisters, which make it so difficult to stay standing in even my comfiest heels! The best way to reduce friction in key parts of your feet (heels of your foot, toes etc.) is to sprinkle baby powder on your feet before you slip them into your shoes, especially on the parts that are covered by the heel! Another lifesaver is the Compeed blister stick! Just roll it on to all the parts of your foot that are blister prone or that might have friction with your shoes and it prevents blisters. Plus it’s transparent and fits in your purse!
Whatever You Do, Don’t Take Them Off
You’re out, your heels are killing you and you think you can take them off for just a second. Trust me, don’t do it. Although it feels amazing to take them off, putting them back on is even worse than before! It makes your feet feel so much worse! Also going from the height, straight to flat ground and back to height again is actually very bad for your feet! Try to stretch your feet once you take them out of your heels for the day!
These are some of my favourite heels! The platform in the front gives me added support which I love!
Another pair of shoes that I am so happy I bought! Not only do they support me in the front but they also provide ankle support!
After Care Is Important
The best way to keep your feet happy is to take care of them even after you’re done with your heels for the day! Soaking your feet in a tub of hot water and Epsom salts is a great way to reduce any swelling, take away pain and help your feet recover from the heels. Regular pedicures also help to keep your feet healthy and reduce any friction or pain that heels can cause!
I hope these tips help you walk in your high heels! Have you tried any of them? Will you be trying any of these tips?
