They say that “para lucir hay que sufrir,” but what about those of us who want to be stylish and comfortable at the same time?
Every woman that likes to wear high heels knows how uncomfortable they can be. But let’s face it, most of us would rather look stylish than to be comfortable.
Fortunately, there are things you can do to wear heels without having to suffer. Follow these tips for wearing heels without losing the luxury of comfort:
1. Size matters.
First and foremost, you want to make sure you’re wearing the right size. If they’re too big, your foot will slide around awkwardly. Too small and your foot will feel cramped, which’ll make walking a pain — literally and figuratively. Your feet also change through the years. To ensure you’re always wearing the best fit, have the foot and width of your feet measured once a year when you go buy new shoes.
2. Look for wider heels.
No matter how stylish they are, avoid wearing stilettos at all costs. They are usually too narrow to comfortably sustain the average size foot and make your foot tilt, causing pain and discomfort within minutes of just putting them on. Opt for shoes with a wider heel. The wider the heel, the better.
3. Break in the soles.
“Scratch the bottom of your soles with sandpaper,” J. Alexander told Glamour. While the idea of purposely roughening the soles of your brand new pair of heels might make you cringe, sleek soles don’t provide any traction on surfaces like hardwood and tile. To mitigate this problem, scuff them up a bit. If you don’t have sandpaper, stroll up and down a sidewalk instead.
3. Use tape.
According to WhoWhatWear, taping your ring and middle toes together can help soothe sore feet. Why? Apparently there is a nerve between the two fingers that if tape, are not agitated and therefore cause no discomfort.
4. Use gel insoles.
Gel insoles solve a lot of heel-wearing problems. For one thing, they can prevent toes from scrunching and thereby prevent blisters. Dr. Scholl’s sells high heel insoles with arch shaping to keep pressure off your foot. If your toes are constantly sliding forward in your shoes, there’s even a cushion designed to hold the ball of your foot in place.
5. Change the way you walk.
One of the keys to walking in high heels is good, strong, solid posture. Make sure your body is relaxed and your arms are loose and at your sides since they will help you balance as you walk. You should be standing up straight, your head high, and your feet facing forward. Also, think of yourself as a dancer. A small jump before taking a step makes a huge difference in your walk.
6. Buy better shoes.
Unfortunately, when it comes to shoes, you get what you pay for. The cheaper the shoe, the cheaper the materials the heel and soles are made of and thus, the more pain you will have to endure. Shoes made of genuine leather adjust to the shape of your foot and provide the flexibility that shoes made of plastic can’t. Sometimes it’s necessary to splurge to ensure you’re as comfortable as possible.
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