I bought new ballet flats yesterday because they were SOO cute and SOOO cheap! ;)
But after walking in them for a few hours they are really hurting the back of my feet.
They pinch my skin at the back of my feet above the heel (what's that called?)
Are there any shoe inserts or pads I can use?
Please don't tell me to use a bandaid/cotton/sticky tape.
10 points to the best answer!
2007-04-01 22:19:42 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Other - Health
The shoes are the right size. By "pinch" I mean that the back of the shoe comes up rather high, and is a little rough.
It hurts at the area right behind the ankle.
2007-04-01 22:27:13 · update #1
Sometimes shoes can pinch when you wear them because the size is too small.
What you describe with the skin sounds a lot like a blister.
You may need to go up one size to see if that helps solve your problem.
2007-04-01 22:23:50 · answer #1 · answered by sokokl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They could be hurting because they where cheap (E.G. last lot from a 'sweatshop').
And yes there are Loads of Shoe Insert pads you can use.
You can get these inserts from chemists, Supermarkets and you can get specially fitted ones from doctors(expensive).
I would NOT recommend using Band-aids or stuff like that because i found that they do scrunch up and fall off while walking/running.
2007-04-02 05:29:05 · answer #2 · answered by Aaron 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hi, if they are leather there is a stretching spray available from department stores and shoe repairers. I had a similar experience when I first wore a pair of synthetic ballet flats. A friend told me to wear stockings and it really helped. I hope t works for you too.
2007-04-02 05:33:13 · answer #3 · answered by mumof4 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to gradually wear your new shoes. For the first day, wear them for an hour, increase the hours the next day to 2 to 3 hours until your feet will get used to them. You can also use short socks or stockings enough to cover your feet. Alternatively, if all else fails, I think its best not to wear them. Believe me its not nice to have sore feet.
2007-04-02 05:27:50 · answer #4 · answered by sexy-star 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry, but i will have to tell you what you don't want me to say...use bandaid before putting on those pretty flats.This will help you avoid those nasty and painful blisters. Use the bandaids till you got the hang of the shoes. It works for me everytime. i hope this works for you as well. Goodluck!
2007-04-02 09:50:54 · answer #5 · answered by april8 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
breaking in da new shoes -
first day 1 hour
second day 2 hours
thrid day - rest
fourth day - learn to spell third - 4 hours
fifth day - 6 hours
sixth day - spell third again for practice
7th day - 8 hours
or you will hate the blisters!
best of luck
2007-04-02 05:24:03 · answer #6 · answered by tom4bucs 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
How about this use for band aid. Get your boyfriend to massage or soak your feet.....use the band aid on his mouth if he complains!! lol
2007-04-02 05:24:08 · answer #7 · answered by kiphimzipped 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
go back to that shop & changed it to a new shoes..tell them that your sisters/buddy can't size with that shoe..simple..
2007-04-02 05:26:18 · answer #8 · answered by alezs 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋