kaliraksha
Well-known member
I have a friend who wears heels on a constant basis.. you know wedges with shorts, boots for "comfort" etc. She puts them on as she's getting ready for the day or to go out so she gets use to them. She said you just have to start on something more stable- wedges, ankle straps, boots with heels and get use to them. So basically, just wear them.
What has worked for me- I don't buy shoes that are hot as hell in the store but I can barely walk in them thinking I will "break them in". If they are uncomfortable in the store they will probably still not be as comfortable as shoes that fit nicely in the store. What I look for as I am starting out on heels- something that ties at the ankle, stacked heels, wedges, thicker heels, a little platform in the front, bendable material, the right angle at which my feet are pointed down. Things I avoid right now but want to someday own- really thin strappy heels, heels that flop a lot, super stilettos, stilettos with pointy shoes (I can only do one or the other right now). I also buy the right size (never half a size lower)... also if a shoe is too narrow I may search for something similar on Zappos that comes in a wider width.
If a shoe is slightly tight I will wear them in the house, looking like a fool, with a pair of socks to stretch them out a bit. Then I try them on, if they aren't where I want them yet I may try two pairs of socks. I definitely wear them occasionally at home just to get a feel for them... because I tend to wear them when I drink and getting a feel for them then is... dangerous.
When I do go out in heels for the first time I tend to wear them somewhere where I won't be standing a lot/walking. So I will wear them to dinner where there is a parking lot or my bf will drop me off at the door.
Foot petals really help if the balls of your feet hurt or your shoes slide a lot. I buy the Dr. Scholls inserts as well... but they move around a lot.. so once I've found where I want them to stay I Gorilla Glue them on so they don't slide... and those suckers won't go anywhere. Also if the back of your ankle gets scratched from your shoes buy those comfort strips. If you have pointy heels stuff the toe part with cosmetic foam wedges- comfy, absorbent.
Good thing is you will learn your own tricks as you go...
What has worked for me- I don't buy shoes that are hot as hell in the store but I can barely walk in them thinking I will "break them in". If they are uncomfortable in the store they will probably still not be as comfortable as shoes that fit nicely in the store. What I look for as I am starting out on heels- something that ties at the ankle, stacked heels, wedges, thicker heels, a little platform in the front, bendable material, the right angle at which my feet are pointed down. Things I avoid right now but want to someday own- really thin strappy heels, heels that flop a lot, super stilettos, stilettos with pointy shoes (I can only do one or the other right now). I also buy the right size (never half a size lower)... also if a shoe is too narrow I may search for something similar on Zappos that comes in a wider width.
If a shoe is slightly tight I will wear them in the house, looking like a fool, with a pair of socks to stretch them out a bit. Then I try them on, if they aren't where I want them yet I may try two pairs of socks. I definitely wear them occasionally at home just to get a feel for them... because I tend to wear them when I drink and getting a feel for them then is... dangerous.
When I do go out in heels for the first time I tend to wear them somewhere where I won't be standing a lot/walking. So I will wear them to dinner where there is a parking lot or my bf will drop me off at the door.
Foot petals really help if the balls of your feet hurt or your shoes slide a lot. I buy the Dr. Scholls inserts as well... but they move around a lot.. so once I've found where I want them to stay I Gorilla Glue them on so they don't slide... and those suckers won't go anywhere. Also if the back of your ankle gets scratched from your shoes buy those comfort strips. If you have pointy heels stuff the toe part with cosmetic foam wedges- comfy, absorbent.
Good thing is you will learn your own tricks as you go...
