how can i make heels More comfortable?

Question

my fiance and i are getting married outdoors in the summer time so i have decided to wear a knee length dress and i love the idea of pairing it with nice high heels but i have never been able to wear them for a long period of time especialy dancing so how can i make heels more comfortable and not to mention am five feet tall and my fiance is six feet four inches tall

Answer 1

They have gel insoles for heels now! They do the trick nicely.

Answer 2

The first thing is to find heels that your feet like. Buy a few pairs and wear them around the house. Some shoes are just dreadful while others are comfortable. Return the ones that make your feet hurt. Try different heights. Some would suggest lower heels yet I have found some low heels that kill after a short time. However higher usually is worse. The exception are my wedges. I think you need to wear them more often too. May a couple of times a week so that they break in . Have fun!

Answer 3

First off, don't wear socks or stalkings. Your feet will be able to "grip" the shoes better, so you're not sliding all over the place. It's just a matter of finding the right heels....something comfortable for you. Persosonally, I like heels that are about 2 inches or less tall, and that have a very thick heel - it makes it easier to walk in. (I'm 5 foot also, btw) When I got married, I had the same problem. But honestly, you don't really notice the heels. I was so concerned with everything else going on...I don't remember my feet hurting at all.

Have you considered getting some tennis shoes or flip flops for the reception? You can get married in the heels, and have your first dance in them (so you don't look really short...lol), and as soon as your feet start to hurt, take them off.

Answer 4

Well, I tend to wear heels a lot. In fact, most of mine are 3-4 inches. I am only 5'3", so I like to be up as high as possible!

I have found that those really thin gel inserts are nice, but you really only need them in the heel. Dr. Scholl's makes a heel-only gel insert. It's not bulky and makes the heel feel like heaven. You can also get one for the ball of your foot...if you're heels are tight there.

Just make sure the night before you need to wear these things, for a special occasion, you don't eat anything with a high amount of sodium. Drink tons of water! Women tend to retain water in their hands and feet.

Answer 5

First--start wearing heels! That is the easiest way to get comfortable in them. You have 6 months to prepare!

My parents are 5' and 6'2", so I understand the issue!

Break in the heels first--wear them around the house a few hours before your event. Also take a spare pair of shoes--most of the brides I know wore flip-flops during the ceremony.

Outdoor weddings have their own issues. Heels will fall/dip into the ground on dirt/grass. They'll also get stained. If they're shoes only for one use (the wedding), it doesn't matter the fabric/covering. If you would like to re-use the shoes, and want satin--spray the shoes 3-4x with a silicone spray. Leather, on the other hand, should be sprayed once, and would likely be fine for other events.

Shoe styles: walk around in the store with the shoes. Generally speaking, the better the shoe ($$$), the more comfortable. Open-toed shoes/sandals are great for outdoor weddings, aside from the dirt issue (I ignored these issues, at my own outdoor wedding). Wide heels are better on dirt and grass, as they won't dip into the dirt; t-strap shoes often have these, and are better for dancing (closer to your feet, easier to wear for hours; that said--you need to practice wearing heels!)

Best of luck! Your wedding should be a great time, and full of fun for you and your guests. Make sure your MOH takes a comfy pair of shoes for you, even if you think you don't need it!

Answer 6

First buy a good pair, you will probably want to spend more than $50 or so on them (unless they are on sale) or at least by them from a reputable shop.

Second, practice, practice practice. Wear various heels every other day. At work if you can, while you cook, clean, drive, shop...anywhere you can where you wont look ridicules (don't wear them when you walk the dog or go jogging). Don't wear them every day, you want to give you feet a break.

Third, you can get gel insoles. Use them if you need them, but try them out first. Sometimes they can make matters worse.

Fourth, if all else fails, its your wedding, take 'em off!.

Answer 7

Dr. Scholl's makes gel pads for high heels. They help a bit. Also, walk around in the shoes to break them in. Try buying a more "comfortable" high quality pair of shoes. Other than that, suffer through the pain until you finish the pics and first dance, then kick of your heels and put on your dancing shoes.

Answer 8

Purchase the gel insoles made for heels, practice wearing them as often as possible and treat your feet.
Another thought, you could wear heels with a platform wedge. This way your feet do not have to endure the radicle curve heels put them through, but you will still gain height and have the look you want.

Answer 9

You really can't. They make heels with gel but usually the gel pad is over the back of the foot, not at the toe where I personally need it the most. You could try wearing them around the house to get used to them but other than that, I don't know what to do. I'm wearing ballet flats to my wedding. Heels are meant for looks, not comfort.

Answer 10

Wear them around the house to break them in. Also you can get gel insoles for dress shoes. However, even those you have to try out to see which is most comfortable since they are all different.

Answer 11

Which part bothers you? If it's the ball of your foot that hurts, you can get pads to put in there from Baker's and probably lots of other places. If it's the achilles tendon that blisters, they make little adhesive pads you can put in the back of your pumps too, although I think band aids work better for that. If it's the heal that bothers you, go for a thicker heal and make sure they fit properly.