How to break in new shoes quickly and painlessly?
Have your new shoes not yet adjusted to the shape of your foot? Do you feel that they are too stiff and that walking in them causes pain and abrasions? Don't worry! Although patience is usually needed for your new purchase to finally become comfortable, we know effective and painless ways to quickly break in shoes. Let's get started!
New shoes without blisters? It's possible!
Buying new shoes is one of the most enjoyable opportunities to spend money. You certainly carefully select their quality and appearance, adapting them to your unique style. We are convinced that you also pay special attention to making them as comfortable as possible. You enjoy your new purchase until…
When you put them on for your first walk, it turns out that you probably weren't meant to be together after all. The first abrasions and blisters make you want to get rid of them as soon as possible. Fortunately, it's not as bad as you might think! We know proven ways to break in new shoes quickly and painlessly.
Locate painful spots and moisturize them properly
Put on new shoes and walk around the house in them as long as you can. After about an hour, you will find out which points on your feet are most exposed to unpleasant friction. This is what can cause blisters to form. Once you have located these areas, it is crucial to moisturize them properly. You will need foot cream or Vaseline. Moisturize your feet several times a day, paying attention to the points identified earlier. Dry feet are more likely to develop painful blisters.
Also remember to exfoliate your feet regularly. This way you will get rid of dead skin and the preparations you use will be absorbed more effectively. This will put you on your way to blister-free feet!
Bonus: Moisturized and properly cared for feet will reward you with a beautiful appearance!
Use antiperspirant to stop your feet from sweating
Sweaty feet are the perfect environment for blisters to form. To prevent this, don't forget to use antiperspirant intended for feet. Antiperspirant creams and talcs are also available in drugstores and pharmacies. Choose the most convenient form for you and eliminate the problem of excessive foot sweating. Thanks to this, you will be one step closer to painlessly breaking in your new shoes.
On cold days, wear an extra pair of socks
Although this method is not particularly effective in spring or summer, it brings brilliant results on cold days. Just put on an extra pair of thick socks, which will make your feet less susceptible to abrasions thanks to the additional layer.
Bonus: An extra pair of socks will help you break in your new shoes even faster.
If it's the middle of a hot summer, socks can also be very helpful! Wear them whenever you're trying to wear new shoes around the house. Wear them for as long as you feel comfortable.
Avoid loosening the laces
Are you tempted by loosening the laces in your new sneakers? Do you think this will give your feet more space? Nothing could be more wrong!
Shoes that are laced too loosely can cause chafing that you want to prevent. Remember that the tighter the laces are tied, the faster the process of separating the shoes.
Don't give up on putting on new shoes
If you want to break in your new shoes successfully, you must remember that it is a gradual process that requires patience. We know perfectly well how much you want to show off your new purchase to the world. Fortunately, you don't have to give up wearing a freshly purchased pair of shoes. Put them on places where you won't have to stand or walk for long periods of time. They are perfect for waiting in line to see the doctor. Under the influence of the heat generated by your feet, they will stretch, adapting to their shape.
However, it is worth having a spare pair of comfortable shoes with you in case of an emergency.
How to get rid of blisters?
If, despite everything, painful blisters appear on your feet, do not try to squeeze them out. If they are very bothersome, use a disinfected needle to puncture the bubble. This way you will get rid of the fluid contained in it. Do not under any circumstances peel off the remaining skin. This is what protects your feet while they heal. You can also use special patches that will protect the bladder and provide it with the necessary protection against possible infection.
New shoes do not have to keep you awake at night. If their purchase is accompanied by a special occasion, it is worth starting the process of stretching them early enough to avoid an unpleasant surprise on an important day for you. Be sure to check out other ways to get tight shoes, which we have described in another article.