Holiday parties are in full swing…. along with the added stress of looking your absolute best.  Those beautiful heels in your closet are the perfect compliment to your outfit, but you dread the thought of squeezing your feet into them.  There are a few must-know secrets when it comes to wearing high heels. If you’re going to wear shoes that are bad for your feet, you might as work with what you have-every little bit helps! stretching the toe box of your heels may give you more wiggle room

1. Have your heels stretched by a professional. The toe box of most heels can be gently stretch to allow more wiggle room for your toes, reducing the stress and pain on your feet. (This is especially handy if you love those pointy stilettos)

2. Arch Cookies! They aren’t edible, but they sure do make your feet happy. Arch cookies fill in the gap between your shoe and  the arch of your foot to help relieve pressure from the forefoot (ball of foot).

3. Save up for the occasion. If you know you’ll be in heels all night, take a break from any shoe with a heel during the day. Wear comfortable shoes  up until party time- you need every minute you can get!

4. Met Pads. Goes proximal/slightly behind the ball of the foot- it helps take pressure off the metatarsal heads (ball of foot).  You’ll be able to tolerate your heels a little longer because your weight is more evenly distributed.

met pad and arch cookie

You’ve learned the secrets to surviving holiday parties with a little less pain- there is hope!