When you have been seduced by a love of high-heeled shoes, it can seem like you are being teased.
You find yourself fixated on the latest designs, the spiked heels, the glorious adornments – but every time you see them, you have to talk yourself out of wanting them.
It goes against your natural instincts, but you’ve been there, seen it, and done it a thousand times.
You know the reality of those beautiful creations; aching calves, blisters, and feeling like you need to sit down for relief after only taking a few steps.
As Self.com confirms, high heels can have a real impact on the health of your feet… though it doesn’t stop you wanting them.
There are women in the world who will comfortably walk in a pair of high-heeled shoes for hours on end. “What’s their secret?” you find yourself wondering. “How have they managed to conquer the heels? What am I doing wrong?”
Well, maybe it’s time to stop wondering. There are too many beautiful high heeled shoes to spend your life avoiding them for fear of pain and discomfort. If you’re determined, it’s more than possible to become one of those women who can wear high heels all day and not so much as flinch at the thought of it. All you need is some practice, and some tricks and tips to get you through…
If you’re determined, it’s more than possible to become one of those women who can wear high heels all day and not so much as flinch at the thought of it. All you need is some practice, and some tricks and tips to get you through…
All Shoes Are Not Created Equal
There are some heels that will never be comfortable to wear, no matter how much you practice or try to mitigate their damage. These shoes are usually made for their fashion-forwardness and appearance as much as the practicality of wearing them.
To ensure you don’t fall into the trap of buying shoes that will always be uncomfortable no matter what you do, it’s a good idea to check reviews and sites similar to topshoereviews.com before you buy.
This should give you a useful idea on whether the shoes are ever likely to be comfortable, or if you should move onto better shoe pastures.
Never Buy Without Trying
Obviously, if you buy shoes in a store then you’re going to have the opportunity to try them on then and there. However, the amount of time you spend in a pair of shoes while in a store isn’t really enough to judge on how it will feel to wear them for a long period of time.
This is where shopping online actually has huge benefits over going to a store. You can take your time trying the shoes out in the comfort of your own home, rather than being forced to make a snap decision as a sales assistant hovers at your side.
It’s much less pressure and will give you a chance to make a proper evaluation.
Protect Yourself
If you can’t change the shoes – and you definitely can’t change your feet! – then the best option is to do what you can to protect yourself.
Using items like gel inserts and blister protection band-aids can make all the difference when it comes to keeping yourself comfortable when wearing high heels.
You should only need to use these for the first few times you wear a new pair; after that, they should be properly worn in – they’ll fit like a glove in no time after that!
