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You may have bought sexy heels for a special occasion but are disappointed they are a bit too tight. If they are the right size and only slightly uncomfortable, they will need to break in to adjust better to your feet.
The following tips will effectively help you break into your high heels.
Wear Them at Home
It is not ideal to buy heels a day before an occasion because they may be too tight and uncomfortable. When you purchase high heels, ensure that you have some days before the event, giving you enough time to make your feet adjust to them.
A simple trick is to wear them around the house when doing simple chores. It will break the shoes and they will soon feel easier on your feet.
Heat the Shoes
The heel material is typically responsive to heat, and you can take advantage of this by using a blow dryer or leaving the shoes in the sun for some time. The high heels will likely relax, making it easier to stretch them to fit.
You will need a heavy cloth like a towel and you should hold the shoe using the heel and run the heat using a blow-dryer. Remember to use medium temperature and focus on the parts you want to expand. You can repeat until the shoe breaks in.
Use a Peeled Potato
Another exciting hack that works is using items from your kitchen. A peeled potato is another way to help break in your heels. You can peel a potato that can fit into your shoes and leave it intact overnight.
Wipe the shoes in the morning and try them on to see if there is any change. Potatoes usually have a lot of water inside that helps dampen and flex the high heels.
Bend and Twist the Heels
Bending and twisting your new high heels is another instant way to break them in without the hassle of wearing or heating them. Twist the outer sole from the middle up to the toe area, making the same movement you do while walking.
However, some soles are too rigid to bend; if yours doesn’t, you can try the other break-in methods. If you don’t and wear them for too long daily, you risk several health complications, according to this 2016 research.
Why Break in Your High Heels?
Besides making the shoes feel comfortable, breaking in also keeps you safe from adverse health complications from wearing tight high heels.
The above methods are effective ways to adjust the heels, and you will feel more relaxed while wearing the shoes and able to stand for hours in your shoes.
