Sandals that rub?

Question

I've just brought a new pair of sandals. I tried them on and they fit beautifully and so brought them. However, once I wore them for the first time and had walked about half a mile, they began to rub my feet across the toes (the leather strap which passes over the toe area.) Obviously I can't take them back because they have been worn outside so how can I soften them up to stop this happening. Any Suggstions please?

Answer 1

Try breaking in the sandals gradually. Wear them a little each day, gradually increasing the time that you wear them.

Some people in my family have been known to put petroleum jelly (Vaseline) both on the area that rubs and on the strap. Do this only if the leather is dark colored because it may stain white or light-colored leather. It may sound bizarre, but it works.

Answer 2

You could get some adhesive felt, the stuff they use for little model buildings on the grassy areas. It comes in green, red and blue. But if you're in a hot climate though it may come off after a while.

Mink oil helps to soften leather so it's a little more flexible, so you could try this as well.

Answer 3

wait till yr feet have blistered let the blisters heal then put them on again were the original blisters were the skin toughens up a little letting you wear yr new sandals all the way through summer,or rub baby lotion all on the insides every night for a few days

Answer 4

You can try rubbing a bit of bar soap across the strap, make sure your feet arent' sweating (spray deoderant, or powder) or just wear them around the house until you break them in.

Answer 5

try getting those party feet insoles and cut them down to size. Sick them with superglue to the inside of the strap

Answer 6

they probably Will stretch as you wear them in the mean time wear plasters with them

Answer 7

sandals

Answer 8

persevere.....its worth it isn't it, if they are so nice?