Thursday, August 26, 2010

Do you love high heels but don't always love the pain? Here are a few good tips.

High heels often mean blisters, soreness and swelling. Below are few good tips from Tina Aldatz, Certified Pedorthist and President of Foot Petals. 

First, choose the right shoe for you.

* A thicker heel's always better, as your weight is evenly distributed.

* Hidden platforms are a plus to reduce pressure.

* An open, strappy shoe lets your feet breathe, as they tend to swell throughout the day.

For a particularly marathon-like day, flex your feet periodically the few days before to stretch your calves and those dreaded leg cramps. If you're really serious, follow this track runners' secret: Spray top and bottom of foot with an anti-perspirant and anywhere a strap will rub against your skin. It creates a barrier to prevent blisters. Aldatz swears by Secret, but any anti-perspirant will do the trick.

Finally, if you love the socks and sandals trend, make sure yours are not 100% cotton, which get soggy and stretched out. Look for a little lycra or spandex, so the sock will cling to your skin and stay in place.

No comments:

Post a Comment