This post was most recently updated on July 25th, 2023
Overview
High heels are considered a symbol of women’s pride. But wearing regular or inappropriate high heels can make your feet swollen, sore, and calloused. So, you need to know how to wear high heels without pain and fear of muscle/bone complications in the future to stride confidently.
Problems with wearing high heels can be significant toe scars, plantar warts, or calluses. You may even experience more complex conditions, such as deformed toes or severe pain, which can be found in the joints of the toes and joints.
However, many women are still unable to give up their love for high heels, even though they admit that many foot problems may have occurred in the future. So, to minimize serious complications, you need to know how to wear high heels without pain.
Ways to wear high weel without pain
Choose the right shoe size
Measure the length and width of your foot at the shoe store and ask the support staff to find the best shoe size. Note that the feet may have different sizes. If possible, buy shoes that are hand-crafted to the size of each foot or at least buy shoes that fit the size of the larger foot.
Different brands also sometimes have different size rules for shoes. To make sure you get the perfect high heels, head to the store, and try out many different sizes directly.
A pair of matching high heels will cause less friction around the foot, reducing the risk of heel ulcers.
Invest in a pair of high-quality shoes
Buying a pair of shoes from a famous brand or made of good material will give you a more comfortable feeling when walking or standing. Pay attention to analyze the seams (of actually the seams between the sole and the sole). At the same time, feel the smoothness of the material by bringing it to your feet and walking a few times. Besides, you can also gently shake the heel of the shoe to check the certainty, ensure safety when used.
Choose shoes with big heels
The sharper the heel, the more likely it is that you will lose your balance and make your foot more painful. Therefore, you should choose shoes with slightly larger heels such as square heels, triangles for a stable fulcrum. Then, you will put less effort into the toes, limiting the feeling of pain, tired feet.
In case you do not want to wander on high heels, choose a pair of canoe shoes.
Buy more insoles when wearing high heels
Buy heel insole when wearing high heels; they will make you feel more comfortable. Note that you need to buy the pads after or at the time of buying shoes to ensure they will fit the shoe. If not, they will make the shoes look unsightly, even counterproductive, making the foot more painful.
Many manufacturers know how to grasp the psychology of users. That’s why they include silicone pads to help keep the foot more stable, toes to slide forward, and friction on the toe of the shoe, causing pain.
Take time to relax your feet
When you don’t need to walk like you’re sitting at your desk, set high heels aside, and rest your feet comfortably. Shrink, stretch the toes or rotate the ankles slightly so that the foot muscles are released after they are “confined” in the narrow space of the shoe.
After a day of work, you should also perform some gentle foot massage to help blood circulation better, limiting numbness and leg pain when wearing shoes continuously.
Choose shoes with straps or open-toed high heels
High-heeled shoes with support straps not only feel more robust but also help reduce leg pain. The support from the back straps helps your feet do not take too much effort to hold and slip off the shoes when walking.
Also, choose open-toed high heels to reduce pressure on the calluses on the feet. These heels also help you change your style, making the shoe cabinet look more diverse.
Buy shoes in the evening
The right time to purchase shoes is at the end of the day when you’ve been moving all day long, and your feet are a little bigger. This will help you choose a pair of shoes that fit and are comfortable during the day.
Apply a few tips
Friction-prone places like the heel of the shoe are often blistered, bleed, and can become gritty over time, especially when you wear new shoes that are still quite hard.
Try applying a few tips, such as using bandages to your heels, candles, soap wax applied to corned skin, etc. These simple tricks can reduce burning pain quite effectively.
Search for fulcrum on the go
When traveling on a terrain that is easy to fall, you should look for stable support. For example, grab a handle, or touch a wall when climbing a staircase, avoiding heel injuries or ankle dislocation.
If you do not have a prop, go very carefully, slowly, or preferably with many people to easily balance your body.
Practice walking on high heels
The posture of walking and standing also affects the foot bone.
If you put all of your weight on your toes, for a while, your leg bones may deform and cause pain. Let your abs join as you walk, keep your shoulders fixed, and your head held high. The ground on your heels before taking your steps, then lower your toes to take the next level.
You will have to keep your back slightly bent and bring your chest and pelvis forward. Meanwhile, the body’s focus will be evenly distributed. It can take a while for you to get used to and maintain the correct posture when wearing high heels.
Conclusion
Hopefully, through the above article, you will find a way to wear high-heeled shoes with no pain on your foot. Health My Lives wish you always a confident, beautiful, and healthy life with your favorite high heels!
