You have probably heard that beauty is pain. This is especially the case when it comes to walking in high heels. You must suffer for good looks, and the cutest shoes are rarely ever comfortable. So what is it that you end up doing? You end up wearing those two hundred dollar shoes, taking a thirty dollar cab to avoid walking in high heels, hobbling into the building for work, and slipping the shoes off with a relieved sigh under the desk in your cubicle. Is it worth it? Maybe. Lucky for you, it is not entirely necessary to suffer for your favorite pair of Minolo’s. There are ways to have the hottest shoes of the season and not ruin your feet forever by wearing them.

One of the most effective ways to wear your high heels more comfortably is to purchase an insole that is specifically designed for women’s shoes. Dr Scholl’s makes a wonderful insole that is composed of a gel like material that gives the feeling of walking on a cloud. You will not want to ever take your shoes off again, once you have slid in one of these ingenious insoles. Suddenly, walking in high heels is not such a feat!

Another place you can get some really discreet insoles for the inside of those infamous pumps is Soft Moc. Soft Moc is a Canadian company that makes smaller insoles for women’s sandals and open toed shoes. The insoles are great to alleviate pain when walking in high heels. If Canada is not close to you, you can order the insoles online, so no worries there!

If all else fails and you can not get any relief for your sore feet, then maybe you should consider taking a break from the stilettos and just giving your aching soles a few days to rest up. Remember that your feet are so important you really need to always take good care of them. Rest them up, soak them if you like, and pull the Minolo’s back out once the pain is gone.

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1.  Women’s high heels make us look taller 

If you find yourself looking up to just about everyone, there is nothing like a great pair of women’s high heels to add a few inches to your height. The average women is 5’4” but there is something about being taller that gives us that supermodel feeling. As an added benefit, wearing women’s high heels means we can actually reach things on high shelves.

2. Women’s high heels are accessories

Women easily justify spending money on accessories if they add the word addiction on the end. Shoes can make or break an outfit. They can turn evening wear into day wear or day wear into business wear. In the workplace, a sophisticated pair of women’s high heels gives you that extra boost of confidence and enhances your business attire. When going out on the town, you can still dress casually and comfortably as long as you have a pair of dressy women’s high heels.

3. Women’s high heels make our legs look slimmer

The added height that we get from women’s high heels gives the allusion of long, slender legs.  Shoes have the miraculous ability to make our legs look longer and thinner resulting in a slimmer body appearance. What woman wouldn’t want to take inches off their waist simply by putting on a pair of women’s high heel shoes?

4. Women’s high heels give us a boost of confidence

Dressing up is fun and raises self-esteem. When we look nice, compliments from friends and even strangers make us feel great inside. With this extra confidence, you will look and feel great!

5. Women’s high heels have sex appeal

Women’s high heels are associated with being sexy and what woman doesn’t want to feel attractive from time to time? Even women who do not tend to wear high heels often, have a pair somewhere in their closet just for special occasions.

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How corns form 

Have you ever wondered why your feet hurt after wearing high heels for extensive periods of time? In case you haven’t figured it out by now, there is a valid reason why people say that high heels are not good for your feet. For one, high heels can create corns on your precious toes. Imagine rocking a beautiful pair of shoes only to reveal not so beautiful feet underneath. Constant rubbing or friction causes corns. High heels cause your feet to slide up and down and pound against the front of the shoe. This causes dry skin or calluses to build up on certain areas of your foot, especially on and between your toes. The calluses, if not treated, eventually turn into corns. The corns will look like yellowish-gray dried bulbs of skin on your toes and on the pads of your feet. Fortunately, there are ways to treat and help reduce that umm…thingy on your foot.

Rethink those high heels 

You are not going to like the sound of this, but you cannot buy every shoe you lay your eyes on. Believe me, your feet will thank you in the future. Opt for heels that are 3 inches or less to reduce tension in your feet. Also, choose heels that feel comfortable and that are not too tight. Convincing yourself that you can break the shoe in is bologna. If the shoes do not feel comfortable as soon as you try them on, leave them alone. Listen to your feet! You may not want to spend more money on comfortable shoes, but you can always find a sale. Alternating high heels with sneakers, flats, or shoes with a smaller heel (say 1-2 inches) will do wonders in preventing corns and keeping our feet beautiful. If you like to wear heels at work, wear sneakers to and from the workplace. Walking outside, especially on concrete, is a huge no no. Purchasing insoles also help to absorb shock and reduce friction. We are on our feet all day long and it is just not fair to have your feet in heels pounding on the pavement. And why is it that we continue to stand even when we don’t have to? Try to sit down as much as possible in between standing sessions to give your puppies a break.

How to get rid of corns

This advice is valuable, but what if you already have corns? How can you get rid of them? The first thing you need to do is give yourself a corn pedicure. Fill a basin with warm water and soak your feet for 15 minutes. Dry your feet with a towel and file those corns away with a pumice stone or callous trimmer. A pumice stone with a handle will give you more control. This is the best way to obtain smooth feet. Home remedies include applying natural apple cider vinegar or chamomile tea to your corn with a cotton ball and covering it with duct tape or a Band-Aid overnight. You can also try applying lemon oil or papaya juice 2-3 times daily to your corn. Your final option is to see a podiatrist. A podiatrist will freeze the corn off, shave it away or remove it with acid. Am I telling you to give up your beloved heels? Not necessarily. But you will have to take the proper measures to prevent corns in the future. After all, beautiful shoes come and go but beautiful feet are priceless.

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