New shoes are not only a joy to buy, but also discomfort and calluses. Wearers of sensitive feet can spend hours choosing shoes, but in the end they will still suffer from these unpleasant phenomena. There are several ways to make their life easier.
How to make your shoes more comfortable?
First of all, you need to remember one rule - never go anywhere in the shoes you just bought. Even the most expensive and soft shoes need to "get used" to the foot, so at first they need to be worn only at home, where the shoes can be removed at any time without injuring the feet.
Leather shoes are easy to carry with regular wet socks. Put your shoes on over them and walk around the house for a while.
You can use special creams and sprays to wear shoes, they must be applied according to the instructions. Usually, after applying a small amount of the substance inside the shoes, they must be put on and walk a little.
You can buy special pads. They allow the shoe to be stretched sufficiently to an acceptable size and shape. These pads can be purchased at specialized stores or online.
If the corn rubs the heel of your shoe, try tapping it with a small hammer to soften the edge. However, this method is more suitable for ankle boots, boots and other stiff shoes. But so as not to scratch the backdrop, lay the fabric on it in several layers.
Soap, alcohol, water and other improvised means
You can try dabbing the back of the shoe with soap or a candle to reduce friction and allow you to use the shoe calmly until it adjusts to your foot. There is a special deodorant for such purposes, it is about as effective. The only drawback of this method is the need to carry out processing regularly.
If you have some rubbing alcohol, soak tight cotton socks with it, put on your shoes, and walk around until the socks are dry. Alcohol dries much faster than water, and therefore shoes will take the desired shape faster. However, alcohol can damage the color of your shoes, so be careful.
For genuine leather shoes, you can use water in a rather unusual way. Find sturdy plastic bags, pour water into them, and tie them very carefully. Place the bags in your shoes so that they are located exactly where the shoes are pressing or chafing. Put your shoes with the bags in the freezer. Freezing water expands and stretches the shoes. Remove bags from shoes only after the ice has melted a little. Lacquered and suede shoes, as well as shoes made from artificial materials, should not be tested in this way.
If you haven't taken preventive measures in time, and calluses have already formed on your feet, cover them with a good, durable adhesive plaster. Do not open the blisters yourself, as you can introduce an infection inside.
Try soft silicone or gel pads that are currently available at any major store.
