High heels are the ultimate definition of womanhood. They give you extra height, arch your feet to make them look sexy, and add that hint of glamour to any outfit that you wear. But let’s also be honest—wearing high heels has its disadvantages aside from hurting your feet a lot. That’s why they say that you have to suffer sometimes in the name of fashion.
But do you need to? We think not because here are some tricks that you can follow to make wearing high heels painless and more comfortable:
- Tape your third and fourth toes together. If you like to wear pumps that hurt your feet, try taping your third and fourth toes together to relieve the strain on the nerve between those toes that cause the pain on your feet. This makes wearing your favourite pumps a lot more comfortable.
- Place cotton balls under your toes. A lot of models do this trick because it helps them feel comfortable while walking on those high heels for hours. Cotton balls will provide some cushion under your toes and the balls of your feet so you can last on those Louboutins or Blahniks for a longer time.
- Break-in your new heels. As exciting as it is to wear a new pair of high heels for the first time, it can also be very excruciating. But you don’t need to suffer because you can always break in your new pair by wearing it first with a thick pair of socks and aiming your blow dryer on all the tight corners. This will help stretch the material to make wearing your heels more comfortable, and you can also avoid those blisters.
- Use lip balm. Your trusted lip balm is not only good for your lips, but it can also help you prevent those ugly blisters on your feet when wearing high heels for a long time. By applying a little lip balm to the back of your feet, you can prevent friction that causes blisters to form.
- Use dry shampoo. If you have a problem with sweaty feet, you can try spraying a layer of dry shampoo on your feet to keep them from sweating. This allows you to wear your high heels more comfortable and keep your feet smelling great.
Finally, there’s the magic trick that almost every model and fashion icon use—Emla. This skin numbing lignocaine patch is every fashionista’s best friend because it helps numb those parts of the feet that usually get most painful when you wear high heels for a long time. This will allow you to strut in those Louboutins for hours and not feel the pain. And Emla is very safe to use as long as you don’t apply it on any open wounds.
Are you one of the many women around the world who love to wear high heels? Make sure that you have these tricks handy all the time.