Kako Da Štikle Budu Udobne?

(or The Best Tips Ever To Making High Heels More Comfortable)

On a night out girls (and some boys) love wearing stilettos because they look so good and make you feel more confident and sexy (not to mention legs look longer and leaner). At the same time, everybody’s dreading the moment the balls of the feet will begin to burn along with the horror of toe numbness. And no matter how perfect the night was, somehow it seems that it always have to end up with an excruciating foot pain.

However, I learned that you don’t have to avoid wearing great looking heels just because you feel tired and achy – pain in your feet isn’t a price you have to pay. Here are some of my thoughtful tricks that can save you from limping on your way back home (or before), because gorgeous Louboutin’s don’t look so good when you wear them in your hands.

Before a night out (or how to chose your heels):

Go shoe shopping in the afternoon. After a couple hours on your feet, your legs will swollen and you won’t find that your new shoes get tighter as the day goes on.
Shoes have to fit. If they’re tight or rubbing, don’t buy them (and this is why you shouldn’t buy online). For an alternative, try a half size up or down.
Once you’ve tried them on, they have to feel comfortable. No matter how much you like some shoes, be sure they would not change their shape just because you bought them. This also means never to buy shoes on the spur of the moment.
Do not buy cheap shoes. They are usually made of plastic, which will make your feet sweat and swell.
Buy leather shoes. They are softer, supple and less likely to rub. If leather is not your thing, Stella McCartney has great vegan shoes that are super soft – and super expensive.
Rounded toe hurt less than pointed one. However, if you love pointed toe – the point have to come after your toes end.
Chose wedges. If you know you’re going to be standing for a long time take certain types of shoes which distribute your weight evenly.
Wear a thicker heel for stability. Maybe you’ve noticed that ballroom dancing shoes have a thicker heel that gives you better balance and may help you relieve pressure.
Use a shoe tree to stretch your heels. They additionally help control odor and absorb moisture.
Wear new shoes for an hour every day. That’s right, wash your dishes, cook, walk your dog – anything that can help you feel what is “wrong” with them.
Do a feet exercise. Internet is full of feet exercises that would not only prevent your feet from hurting, but also make you feel great.
Wear different kind of shoes each day. Alternating the styles and height of your shoes enables you to prevent Achilles tendons from shortening and your calf and ankle muscles from over-tightening.
Put baby powder into your shoes to prevent slipping and sweating and avoid blisters.
Massage your feet. This will improve blood circulation and prevent foot and ankle injuries.

On a night out (or how to wear your heels):

Warm up your legs before you go out – stretch while wearing your heels and do a couple of ankle rotations.
Try heel liners to heel cushions. Soft gel-filled cushions give extra support, stop feet from sliding and can relieve the pressure, especially if your shoes have thin soles.
Keep on the move. Don’t stop dancing and you’ll be fine – the moment you do so, your feet can begin to feel the pain.
Sit down. Wearing heels gives you a new respect for chairs or anything wide enough to rest on.
Slip the heels off for a while and when a song you like comes on, get up and get on that dance floor.
Massage and raise your feet. In case of emergency, go to the toilet, sit down, and raise your feet above hip level. The blood will drain from your feet and the relief you feel will be instant.
Invest in folding flats. When they have to come off, they have to come off! Spare slippers conveniently fit into your handbag (unlike those 6-inch heels) and they come in all funky colors and sophisticated designs. You can also take heels off between clubs and walk in folding flaps.

After a night out (or how to still love your heels):

Soak your feet in cold water. You need to ease the pain with cold water (not hot!), so have an ice pack waiting at home ready to be applied to your burning feet.
Add salt. The salt will toughen up the skin, act as an antiseptic and reduce the pain.
Separate your toes. Place your hand between each toe to separate them out, particularly if you’ve been wearing tight or a very pointed toe.
Wear orthopedic slippers. Besides encouraging the blood flow, these slippers are able to support the heel and arch of the foot, lessening foot pain and the development of chronic conditions.
Apply foot cream. Before you go to bed, massage your feet with a cream that will restore the suppleness of the skin, prevent it from cracking and soothe aches and pains.
Do a feet exercise. This could be done every day and help you avoid and alleviate the pain.