01/5Why suffer from blisters and shoe bites when there’s something you can actually do about it?

Why suffer from blisters and shoe bites when there’s something you can actually do about it?

While HRH Queen Elizabeth II has someone to actually test out her shoes to see whether they hurt or do not, not all of us have the privilege. And being women constantly on the go, we know what a bad and an uncomfortable pair of shoes can do to your feet (and mood). And most often than not, we suffer from deadly blisters and dreadful shoe bites thanks to tight and ill-fitting shoes. Having the same problem? Here’s what you can do to stretch out that new shoe to make it more comfy and bearable…

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02/5Wear them little by little

Wear them little by little

The best way to ‘break-into’ new shoes is by wearing them little by little. You could start off by wearing them for a while at home, then for short outings and then for the whole day at work. Fight the temptation to wear them as soon as you buy a new pair of shoes, heels or flats, and try out this trick instead.

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03/5Blast on a hairdryer

Blast on a hairdryer

Put on several socks (as many as you can) and shove your feet into the shoes. Once that is done, hold up a hairdryer and blast it on the parts you find to be the tightest. This will help stretch them. Just be sure to let the shoes cool with your feet still in them. This trick works like magic, trust us!

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04/5Do not hesitate to invest in shoe-stretchers

Do not hesitate to invest in shoe-stretchers

While shoe-stretchers can be less useful when it comes to heels, they work effectively with flats. Try Amazon for a range of styles. Some will even come with a shoe-stretch spray that can help the process along. Put in the stretchers and let the shoes sit for a while before wearing them.

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05/5Use newspaper to stuff them

Use newspaper to stuff them

When all else fails, use newspaper to stretch out your shoes. However, we implore you’ll to use slightly damp newspaper or else it will damage the inner sole—let it dry and remove before wearing.
Bid shoe bites and blisters goodbye with these tips!

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