High heels are gorgeous to look at, but we can admit that they aren’t necessarily the most comfortable choice of footwear, especially if you have places to go and things to do.
But rather than relegate your gorgeous stilettos to the unworn pile (or worse, having to hold yourself back when you go shoe-shopping), here are some tips you can use to make sure you’re always comfy no matter the height of the heel.
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The biggest problem that most shoppers have is that they take the wrong size when buying shoes. Always try each pair thoroughly and ensure that the ball of your feet sits into the shoe’s curve perfectly.
It’s also important to note that your feet size might change over the years, and particularly after having children. On top of that, different brands might cut their soles a bit differently, which may result in you having to go a half or whole size up to get that perfect fit.
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Block heels are incredibly handy when you want to last the whole day in a pair of high heels.
The bigger base of a block heel ensures you have a lot more ground support, and minimizes any wobbling that will cause aches and damage to your ankle.
Shoes, $119, from Aldo.
Treat yourself to foot massages, and in the long run, it’ll pay off.
Not only will you feel more relaxed after, your feet muscles will be well and properly stretched, thereby taking away any aches or pains you might have from your heels.
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Popping a pill might sound extreme, but hear us out first.
As a pain reliever and a diuretic, Midol is your fastest bet for tackling those sexy, thin-heeled stilettos with plenty of straps.
It relieves any water retention that might cause discomfort in your feet, and the pain-relieving properties will alleviate any aching that might arise in the day.
Midol Complete, $16.65, from biovea.com.
When you get a moment in your day – say when you’re seated at your desk – kick off your heels and change into something a little more comfortable.
Having this practice will ensure you don’t wear your feet out, and it will help you last longer in the day.
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Arched foots require different types of sole support from flat-footed women, so knowing your foot type will help you to decide if that pair of stilettos are really for you.
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Perhaps the oddest method of the lot is to tape your third and fourth toes together.
This is a trick that plenty of fashion insiders swear by, because it supposedly helps to reduce the strain to your feet significantly.
The idea is that you can use either skin-coloured medical tape or a bandaid, and tape the base of your third and fourth toes together. Doing so will alleviate the pressure off the balls of your foot due to a nerve that’s split between those toes.
Sure, the sensation of walking around with two taped toes might take some getting used to, but it certainly helps to make the walking less torturous.
Having more support around the ankle will help your heels-wearing experience.
When shopping, look for one with a thicker width around the ankle to get that extra bit of support.
Shoes, $1,395, from Chloé.
Having a platform on your heels will help offset the stress off your ankles and the balls of your feet.
Shoes, $139, from Zara.
Slip one onto the area where the ball of your foot rests, and enjoy the comfort that these shoe-pillows provide!
Scholl Half Insoles, $6.75, from Watsons.