4 Tips For Making Your Hottest Shoes Hurt Less

By Stephanie Thoma
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July 28, 2016

If it's a Friday night, maybe you want to have a GNO in your FMPs. Sky-high stilettos that make you just about 6 feet tall, and your calves into sculpted, Grecian goddess-like limbs of envy? Doesn't sound so bad. Until you wear the things. Maybe you wear them for a couple of hours, dance a bit, but by the end of the night, plain and simple, those heels are coming off. Read on to discover some ways to wear your hottest shoes, minus the pain that usually comes along with 'em.

1. If the Ball of Your Foot Hurts: Self-Stick Ball Adhesive Pads

Can you feel the formation of a bunion forming with each step? You're too young for that, but it's the price we pay for those beautiful, new high-heeled summer thangs. Lessen the ouch factor by adding a soft gel pad to cushion each elevated step.

2. If Your Arch Hurts: Dr. Scholl's DreamWalk Expressions Arch Support

No need to "power though" the aching feeling of an arch that is either high and not properly supported, or flat and stretched to an uncomfortable spot. Add some stick-on cushions to cradle your arch, diminishing strain.

3. If Your Heels Bleed: Dr. Scholl's DreamWalk Expressions Heel Liners

Does just looking at your sling-backs give you pangs of horror at the blistering and bruising, oh yeah, and blood that is sure to follow? No need to suffer in silence as the leather slices your heel- wear these gel pads to lessen the friction between your heel and the material keeping your high heels, on your heel.

4. If Your Calves Get Tight: Ben Gay Ultra Strength, Pain Relieving Cream, Non Greasy

Icy hot or Ben Gay may be thought of as a standby for athletes, but it needn't be reserved for those in traditional sports. Who says that dancing the night away isn't a source of strenuous exercise? Adding in the element of high heels instead of trainers, and your calves may become uncomfortably tight.

And that covers the potential heels blunders you could experience on a night out, with some tried-and-true solutions. Now go ahead, strut your stuff in confidence and comfort!