Why do my feet hurt when I wear high heels?

High heels are a must-have item for women. Basically every woman has a pair of beautiful high heels. High heels play a particularly good role whether it is matched with clothes or adjusted with body shape. But not everyone can wear high heels well. If they are not worn properly, it is easy to rub the feet and even affect walking. So is there any way to alleviate the troubles caused by high heels?

The secret of 0145 degrees

The first thing to do when choosing high heels is to place them flat on the ground and observe that the center of gravity of the shoe should be at a 45° angle to the heel! Then no matter how high the heel is, at least it will be a comfortable pair of shoes. The 45° angled shoes will evenly distribute force across the sole of your foot and will be very comfortable to wear. If you estimate it to be greater than 45° or 60°... then you will want to take it off after walking in it for less than 5 minutes. A good pair of shoes must have a reasonable arch design. An arch that can bear pressure can make high heels as comfortable as flat shoes.

02 Shoe tip slightly raised 1CM

Do you know? Dear, put the high heels on flat ground, press the toe, if you find that the toe is raised 1CM, then congratulations, you have bought a pair of good shoes. Because of the high heels, the feet will rush forward. The slightly raised toe can avoid this pressure and reduce toe squeezing. Therefore, when buying shoes, you must check whether the toe of the shoe is curled.

03The waterproof platform should not exceed 3cm

A few days ago, my best friend said to me, what's wrong with high heels, as long as they have a waterproof platform! Oh my God! NO! NO! NO! A high waterproof platform can relieve the pressure on the forefoot, but at the same time it brings a negative effect that the "road sense" is not obvious. Many girls have suffered from this before, and it is easy to cause accidental injuries, especially when going up and down stairs and on slightly uneven roads, it is easy to stumble or sprain your ankle.

04Shoe selection time

The best time to buy high heels is at 3 or 4 pm, because the body's lymph fluid will accumulate in the lower body throughout the day, 5% more than at other times. If you stand for a long time, the lymph fluid will increase by more than 8%; therefore, it is most appropriate to choose a half-size or one-size larger shoe at this time.

How about it? Do you understand? Fashionable ladies are not vegetarians. They have accumulated experience after fighting in pain for a long time. You should know that if you can do these four points, you will relieve 80% of the pain for the following walking. Ladies, you can also quickly take out your high heels to judge!

【NO.2 Four moves that won’t wear your feet】

Women who have worn high heels know that new shoes are most likely to rub the feet in two places: one is the heel, and the other is the outside of the big toe. For this problem, the editor has collected some very practical tips on the Internet and has personally tested them. I have listed the following 5 methods to help you solve the problem of rubbing your feet. They are very simple and effective~

01 Wet towel method

If the edge of your shoes rubs your feet, you can cover it with a wet towel for a few minutes to make it damp and soft. Then take a glass bottle or other cylindrical object and press it hard a few times. Or you can soak a wet paper towel in white wine and fix it with a clip to the area where your feet are rubbing. Leave it overnight to soften the leather.

02Wet wipes relief method

If your new shoes pinch your feet because they are too small, you can wet them with a wet towel and then use shoe wedges to stretch them larger so they fit your feet better.

03Tennis stepping action

If your heels rub your feet, before putting on the shoes, take a piece of soap (your usual candle will also work) or apply a thin layer of cream on the part that has the most contact with the heels. This will make the heels smooth and no longer rub your feet.

04Candle waxing method

Dear friends, if this is the first time you wear shoes, and if they are not sandals, don't forget to wear stockings, because this can reduce the friction between the skin of your feet and the shoes.

【NO.3 Five tips to relieve high heel pain】

Usually, after wearing a pair of sky-high high heels, don’t your feet hurt? Of course not, haha, but it’s not too late to make up for it! Please don’t give up on first aid. After taking off your high heels, follow the following four steps to relieve the tormenting pain~!

01 Tiptoe movement

Stand on tiptoes for 5 seconds and then lower yourself. Repeat slowly 10 times.

02Tennis stepping action

Buy a tennis ball or baseball, roll it back and forth under your feet to massage the arch of your foot and activate blood circulation in the soles of your feet. Please choose to try it yourself when you are alone. If you do this movement right after taking off your high heels, you will feel so comfortable that you will roll your eyes ^_^ haha.

03Toe pinching action

Take out the "foam toe separator" that you will use when applying nail polish. Squeeze all your toes together, hold for 6 seconds, then relax for 6 seconds, and repeat squeezing and relaxing 10 times. It's super comfortable.

04 Foot Pulling Action

After taking out the towel, sit down, straighten one leg, bend one knee, grab both ends of the towel, put it around the sole of the straightened leg, and pull it towards the body. Hold for 6 seconds and then release, then slowly repeat the movement 10 times. (Oh, does it seem too complicated? I’m telling you, just stretch your feet and it will be very soothing.)

05 Soak your feet in hot water

Well, after wearing high heels for a whole day, even the most experienced people will inevitably feel pain (like me, hehe~). If you have returned home at this time, change into flat shoes, soak your feet in hot water to promote blood circulation around the feet, which can relieve pain very well. But please remember, don't soak for too long! 15 minutes is enough.

“How to wear high heels without pain”

Have you memorized them all?

——You must take precautions beforehand and know how to "pick shoes". A good pair of shoes can definitely save you a lot of trouble and pain, and can also provide "relief" afterwards. Since women will be tied to high heels all their lives, of course they must learn these skills well.

How to choose the most suitable sandals? Absolutely practical!

1. Petite MM

Girls with petite figures are suitable for sandals that are slightly higher, but the height should not be too high, preferably below 6 cm. Because heels that are too high will make you feel heavy. Although your overall height will increase, it will make your body proportions unbalanced, which is not very good-looking.

In addition, petite girls are suitable for wearing sandals that can expose the instep, and avoid high-top styles, which will further shorten the leg proportions and make you shorter.

2. MM with fat feet

Girls with chubby feet are suitable for strappy sandals (or Roman sandals). This style can divide the foot well, making it look thinner visually and adding a touch of feminine charm and tenderness. Don't wear a style that completely exposes your instep, it will highlight your shortcomings, ladies please pay attention!

In addition, three-dimensional designs, diamond-studded styles, and simple T-shaped sandals are also suitable for girls with fat feet because they can distract visual attention and make you look more generous and elegant.

3. MM with high instep

Girls with high insteps (arched feet) are suitable for wearing hollow-out styles or sandals that can wrap the instep. It is best to wear higher shoe shafts to correct the problem of high insteps. Medium-high heel sandals are also suitable for you. Be careful not to choose

Choose sandals that expose your feet or have flat soles.

In addition, it is best to avoid shoes with a lot of decorations on the body, as this will focus the attention on your feet and easily expose your shortcomings!

How to choose the right shoes?

First move

It's best to choose shoes in the afternoon because your feet swell slightly at this time. If the size you choose doesn't feel small at this time, you will have no problem wearing them at other times of the day. Try them on while standing, as your feet will be slightly larger when standing than when sitting. When trying on shoes, you cannot just put them on and look at them in the mirror and then buy them. You must walk back and forth a few times and carefully feel the stability of the shoes and whether the size is appropriate.

The second approach

About 2/3 of people have feet of different sizes. Remember which foot is longer and which is shorter, and try on shoes with both feet. Choose shoes according to the slightly larger foot. You cannot simply choose shoes based on shoe size or ask someone to buy them for you. You must try them on yourself, because each pair of shoes has different lasts, styles or model standards, and the specific sizes of the shoes will also vary.

The third move

Feet expand and contract with different seasons, so when you buy discounted summer shoes in the winter, the size you try on may be slightly smaller than it was in the summer.

The fourth step

The ideal size is at least: all ten toes can move freely in the shoe, there is comfortable padding and appropriate internal space; the curvature of the sole and the concave part of the foot fits the foot perfectly, and the anklebone and toes do not touch the shoe; the forefoot should have a certain room for movement, and if there is still a finger's distance between the heel and the back of the shoe when the toes are against the toe, then the size is just right; the upper surface of the sole at the heel should stick well to the heel and should not slide around when walking; check from top to bottom to see if the arch of the foot matches the central curvature of the shoe, and confirm whether the tightness of the foot circumference is appropriate.

The fifth move

Don't let your feet be tempted by end-of-season sales or because you really like the shoes. Shoes that are too small can only expand to a limited extent even if you wear them for a long time. A temporary change in the size of your feet may cause corns, blisters, foot pain, leg pain, back pain and a series of other symptoms.

Tip 6

If the pair of shoes in front of you has the design you have always dreamed of, a near-perfect curve, exudes the most fashionable colors, and is reasonably priced. You simply fell in love with it at first sight. It’s a pity that the material is not good, so I advise you to just pass it by. If your financial situation allows, it is recommended that you choose leather shoes with leather uppers and leather linings. Because genuine leather is breathable, has good sweat-absorbing properties and elasticity, it can better fit the shape of your feet, does not trap sweat, and is more comfortable to wear.

The seventh move

Choosing a soft and elastic sole can disperse the impact more evenly. Although metal heels look modern and eye-catching, they are very hard, have no elasticity, and can cause great damage to the feet.

The eighth move

During pregnancy, the ankles will be a little swollen, so it is best to give up high heels and choose flat shoes or low wedge heels with a certain degree of elasticity and thickness, and the size should be slightly larger than usual.