Flats, OMG, shoes! Options

[kaB00M]

I love flats. They`re cute and stylish. You can wear them with anything, basically.

The thing is that it rubs against my heel and gets pretty uncomfortable. Therefore, it leaves me in pain.

Any tips to prevent this. Or what to look out for in flats?

I`ve tried those socks especially made for flats, they offer little protection and sticks out like a sore thumb. Is there any way to prevent the blisters and torment without losing flavour?

[*MyMichelle*]

First of all, I suggest you buy shoes that are comfortable. Only a few of my flats do that to my feet. Or maybe I've just become so calloused, I don't feel it anymore, haha.

I used to stick bandaids on the back of my feet. Get the super sticky, stretchy, soft kind b/c they tend to stick better.

[sprezzatura]

I suggest band-aids too, a lot of people do that when they wear flats so they don't get blisters.

You can also wear flats that are made out of softer material (IMO, I think the metallic flats and the glossy flats are kinda uncomfortable because they are made out of harder material).

[breakingdawn]

that only happens to me when they're new and stiff and stuff. I usually just suck it up until they get worn in a bit...

You could try bandaids like the other girls suggested, or maybe buying the flats a size up if they're too tight...

[cupcakex]

I use band-aids, with mine. I used to use the socks that are made for flats. They do a decent job, but I lost the ones I had. =p

You should try them.

[*stephinika*]

Perhaps they're not fitting right if they keep doing that? But anyways, like others said, skin-coloured band-aids are the way to go.

[LOWinSKANK]

i usually wear tight legwarmers under my jeans that stick out of my flats a little, it looks cute and protects my ankles. =]

[kaB00M]

Thanks for the help, guys.

I`ll try using band aids next time. As for the flats itself, how would I know if they fit right. Honestly, I can never be sure.

Too loose, then it slips off easier and rubs the heel. Too tight and it hurt the toes...

When I try on the shoes, they feel comfy at the moment...
but when I really get walking (ie. school xP stuck wearing them for 8 effing hrs -- I was practically limping home -.-), they hurt and bled. Both my feet were on fire.. especially when I showered.. oh man. Horrible memories ;D

[xforgottenlove]

Usually, that only happens when I have new shoes. It goes away the more you wear them so I just suck it up until I get used to it [:

[$$$ soul]

Eh I know what you mean cause I bought these $60 flats and they rub against my heel. I put band-aids on but they just rub my bandaids right off when I start walking...so I just don't wear them anymore. Buy flats that aren't made out of super hard cloth. The most comfortable ones have a leather lining inside.

[Gigi]

I have an amazing pair of patent leather burgundy flats with an adorable bow on the toes. They cost a lot of money. They hurt like hell. It pretty much sucks ass, so I totally know how you feel.

Bandaids (waterproof ones, especially. They stick better) work wonders. I've heard of this thing called "Band-aid Active Flex Blister Block", though. It's basically like a stick of deodorant that you apply to areas that you're likely to get pain while wearing shoes, i.e. back of the heel, sides of the foot, etc. From what I've heard, it actually works (Deodorant-like? Sounds weird, I know).

http://www.drugstore.com/qxp163404_333181_...block_stick.htm

Also, check out the Dr. Scholl's website. I found two similar products that would seriously help with my heel problem, if they actually worked:

http://www.drscholls.com/forher/product.as...id=93&nid=1
http://www.drscholls.com/product.aspx?prodid=32

Gel inserts that you supposedly stick to the inside of the shoe. If they work, it would be a godsend.

Ah, the pain of fashion...

[hollywoodpink]

I love flats. They`re cute and stylish. You can wear them with anything, basically.

The thing is that it rubs against my heel and gets pretty uncomfortable. Therefore, it leaves me in pain.

Any tips to prevent this. Or what to look out for in flats?

I`ve tried those socks especially made for flats, they offer little protection and sticks out like a sore thumb. Is there any way to prevent the blisters and torment without losing flavour?

I just read in Allure when I was in the dentist's office that there's this stuff Band-Aid came out with that kind of looks like deoderant but is supposed to prevent blisters. They did a whole section on it and the girls that tried it out said it was a little weird at first but did the trick. Check it out. :D

[LisaM2007]

Love my flats but they are bad for your feet!

[Gigi]

I just read in Allure when I was in the dentist's office that there's this stuff Band-Aid came out with that kind of looks like deoderant but is supposed to prevent blisters. They did a whole section on it and the girls that tried it out said it was a little weird at first but did the trick. Check it out. :D

lol yeah I just wrote about it in the post before yours, it's called "Band-Aid Active Flex Blister Block". I'm really tempted to try it out.

Anyone else tried it yet?

[Mireh]

don't buy hard crappy flats like these.



buy flats with elastic.

[totallynora]

Buy decent brands of shoes. For example, Arizona.

I bought some flats for this school year since we're required at my school to wear "nice looking" shoes. (No athletic shoes or anything.) So, I've worn these same pair of shoes for an entire school year and they're JUST starting to break down now, 10 months later.

Granted, I spent $39.95 on them which is more than some people want to spend on a pair of flats... but if you know you'll get good use of them and you won't kill your feet in the end, it's worth it.

[Relentless]

There is a lot of people at my school wear flats. Like practically every girl has them in my school.

Put a small sock where it hurts? Haha. I have a friend who does that. And it doesn't show.

[alysaphobia]

You could get a gel pad.
They're usually clear or light colored, and they can be pretty thin, depending on the size. Just stick it onto your shoe where the heel normally sits (these pads are specially made for the purpose of protecting them) and enjoy. Gel pads are really comfy - I used to wear them when I ran, sometimes. Just make sure you get one that doesn't show when you're wearing your flats!

[nishikigoi]

Gel inserts that you supposedly stick to the inside of the shoe. If they work, it would be a godsend.

Ah, the pain of fashion...

yup. Go to the shoe department of Macy's or JCPenny, or even some random shoestore. They sell pads with adhesive on one side that can protect the back of the heel. It would help with chauffing/blisters and if your foot tends to slip out.

[heatherl5]

I wore band aids with mine but I got used to it now lol.

[pinacoolada]

Yeah they're kinda uncomfortable at first
But my feet kind of mold into them...

[Gigi]

I'm gonna betch slap you, shetbag!

I uh... hammer down the back so that it gets softer and less hard. It works.

My dad actually did that for me (I watched him). It didn't work. Maybe I should try it a few more times.

[Rachel]

lol yeah I just wrote about it in the post before yours, it's called "Band-Aid Active Flex Blister Block". I'm really tempted to try it out.

Anyone else tried it yet?

Ahhh I want to try it too! It's only $6.99, if it works, thats $6.99 very well spent!

[sweetest-emotion]

LOOVE flats too! and i had the same problem...
SO what i used is band-aid brand's blister block:

works wonders! feels like a deodeorant, goes on clear. works like a shield against your shoe. or you can use those socks that are like nylons but are for ankle shoes and only cover your toes (so they won't show with flats).

[Gigi]

^ So, it works? How's the chafing/blisters? I'm really hoping that gets solved with the blister block.