10 Ways to Make High Heels More Comfortable

There's one thing we can all agree on - heels are beautiful things to look at but put them on your feet and you will start to learn what hate feels like very, very quickly. Thankfully, there are tonnes of products and hacks out there that can help turn your high heels from haters into heroes...

1. Lose some height

If you fall in love with a pair of heels but just know that the 5 inch stiletto is going to play havoc with your feet, don't panic. Shoe repair shops should be able to shorten the height of your heels up to one inch depending on the shoe type to make them more comfortable.

2. Concentrate on the way you walk

Walking in heels really is a science. A stroll in your trainers is not the same as spending the night in high heels - you need to pay way more to the rest of your body. Engage your abs and walk heel-to-toe to give your feet the best chance possible.

3. Wear them in

Before wearing them out, wear your heels in by pulling on a pair of thick socks and walking around your house in them for a few hours. This will stretch all the areas that otherwise might pinch your feet.

4. Pick the right shape shoe for your foot

It sounds silly, but if you know that you have wide toes which make pointed shoes pinch, or your feet are flat so anything higher than a 3 inch heel aches - don't do it to yourself

5. Use moleskin

Not only can you use moleskin to line your shoes - an easy way to avoid any rubbing - but this wonder material can also be cut and applied directly over any blisters you have brewing, or likely problem areas.

6. Look for a pair with platforms

Generally speaking, platformed heels are more comfortable than heels without, so if you have an option - go for a platform every time. 

7. Take an anti blister stick everywhere you go

If you can't be bothered with unsightly blister plasters, try using a transparent stick to lubricate any areas that would normally cause you problems. The handy thing about this is that you can pop it in your bag when you leave the house in case of an emergency situation.

8. Wear padded inserts

If the balls of your feet are your main issue, sticky gel inserts that cushion that area will work wonders. Only go for a full insert if your shoes are slightly too big as these will otherwise cramp the area for your feet.

9. Security is key

If your shoes feel like they might slip off your feet at any minute, they're never going to sit comfortably. If you have narrow feet or struggle to walk in slip-on heels, try a pair that has an ankle strap for extra support.

10. Use heel grips if your feet are narrow

Especially important in court shoes or anything without a strap - these grips will stop your feet from sliding around inside your shoes.