This goes out to my 3 bff's, besties, my girls, the crew good girlfriends...and their shoe issues. Two out of the 3 get their feet done on a very regular basis by me and their feet are pretty much trained with a few hiccups here and there. This post is going to address each one of their issues which I'm sure will apply to some of you reading this post.
Let's start with Choc, who has recently been wearing open toe shoes like the picture below. Living in New York we take the train, jump in and out of cabs and walk a lot!! So you have to "boobie trap" your shoes, secure them inside so that they don't destroy your feet. One thing that helps is to always carry a pair of flats in your bag so that your not walking the hard payment streets of N.Y.C, in 4 inch heels. Epic fail for sure. They make flats that roll up and fit in your handbag.Wear your flats on the train and lengthy walks and switch into your heels once you get to your destination. Your heels however, should still be boobie trapped! Dr. Scholl's makes so many remedies for comfort in your shoes. Some work okay and some some work perfectly. Callous is one problem that forms on the bottom of your feet when your shoes are hard at the bottom and you walk a lot. To help with that, place a pad in your shoe to absorb some of that shock and cushion the ball of your foot. The heel liners shown, are supposed to be used on the back inside heel of your shoe, to prevent slipping, sliding and for comfort, but I use them for more than just that. Take a pair of scissors and cut the liners to fit inside the corners, peep toe portion or straps of your shoes. They are clear and when placed conspicuously inside your shoes they will not be seen. You save your feet and protect your feet at the same time. Your callouses will become softer and those peep toe corners won't dig into your toes. Your weekly or bi weekly pedicures also aide in taking care of your feet. With a pedicure and all of the padding, you have boobie trapped your shoes into total ahhhh!!!
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My next bestie on the chopping block is Ms. BAM. She doesn't get her pedicures as often as she should and is now wearing pumps to work everyday and is finding that the more her shoes cost the more they hurt her feet. This can hold true some of the time for certain brands but there is a way to help your pumps out.
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Pumps can be hard to wear because your entire foot is enclosed and lifted off the ground which is not natural. Lambswool is what ballerina's use in their point shoes to protect their toes from getting beat up and the same applies for your pumps. Lambswool can be pulled apart and fitted in the toe portion of your pump for comfort. It can also help if your shoes are slipping off of your foot, due to them maybe being to big or the width of your foot being a little narrow. You can also use the heel liners inside and put them where ever you fell some discomfort. Your new expensive shoes are now ready to wear and enjoy.
TK is the least one I'm worried about because she is like me. We don't play that with our feet hurting or ruining our feet. She tends to wear flats more than heels but always carries her flats with her should her heels start to give her a bit of pain. She doesn't walk the payment so she has no callouses and her feet are very soft on the bottom. They have changed a bit herso shoes may cut into the sides of her foot so moleskin is the answer to that problem. Moleskin comes padded or without the padding. You cut it as you see fit to line the inside of your shoe to relieve some of the pressure from the shoe. She is on the right track foot wise. She likes her heels but wears her heels with caution and she keeps up with her pedicures. Kudos!
Since this is post about protecting your feet in your shoes, a lot of these Dr. Scholl's products would come in handy for many. Stuff them, pad them or line them but if your in pain make sure you do it or see your podiatrist. Dr. Scholls products aid in the comfort of your shoes , so that your feet and shoes can all get along.
So the moral of this story is, protect your feet in your shoes and your feet will live a longer heel life. Heels are sexy, beautiful and some are expensive. They come in all heights and platforms that alter the way we walk and stand. Because this isn't natural it may cause discomfort, therefore being prepared and protected is a must. I love my heels as most women do but I never leave home without them being boobie trapped :) A pedicure is a must and if nothing else relaxes your tired feet while making them pretty. These 3 ladies really have the best of 2 worlds, a friend that is a celeb manicurist. Wish I saw some of their feet more. LOL! Love you guys. :)
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