Congratulations! You have found your true love, someone who understands and listens to you. Its the perfect match that is, to that other pair of heels you have been digging thru your closet for.
Do the most important men in your life bear the names Manolo, Jimmy C., Enzo and Steve M.? If so, then you have truly found “Mr. Right”. “Mr. Right” definitely knows how to pick you up when you are down and will always bring joy to your closet.
But if you all agree “Mr. Right” is not always perfect. I guess it is true what they say; there is never a perfect relationship. Within every happiness comes pain. Here are a few quick tips to help mend your pain.
Tip 1: Get the best-fitting high heel possible. While this may seem like a given, stop and think: How many pairs of high heels cause your feet to slide to the front, leaving a gap big enough for a small cell phone behind your heel? Look for narrow heels with a snug but not tight fit to correct the problem.
Tip 2: Cushion, cushion, cushion. While a full-shoe insert can help, if you have pain in the ball of the foot -- or you'll be standing in your heels a long time -- invest in silicone metatarsal pads. They look like flattened gummy bears, but they do a super job of shock absorption.
Tip 3: Wear a thicker heel for stability. A thicker heel will give you better balance and may help relieve some pressure by distributing the weight on your foot more evenly. Alternating heel heights can also help reduce problems with the Achilles tendon.
Tip 4: Pay attention to the "slope" or "pitch" of the heel. While some 4-inch heels will give you a straight drop down to the flatbed portion of the shoe, others will be a more gradual slope. This may be easier on the arch, and might help relieve some pain in the ball of the foot.
Tip 5: Wear open-toe high heels to relieve pressure on corns and calluses. See a podiatrist to have corns and calluses professionally removed and correct the problem that’s causing them. But if that's not possible, opt for open-toe shoes to take pressure off inflamed areas.
Now that you have these tips to help you, enjoy “Mr. Right”! We are so happy that you have found your “Sole Mate”
2 comments:
just tried those "gummy bear" cushions you were talking about and i agree...Life Saver!
Love this article. Additional tips.... No one is 100% symmetrical. Some stores or even department stores have the option to order 2 different sizes of shoes.... in case one foot is a half size bigger than the other. And it does not cost extra. Also, ALWAYS try on both shoes and walk around a bit to get a feel for your "Mr. Right"... Just to be sure he is just that.
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