Tips For Staying Comfortable Wearing High Heels

High heel shoe illustration (Unsplash/Andrew Tanglao)

JAKARTA - The most disturbing problem when wearing high heels for a long time is foot blisters, discomfort, and cramps afterward. Wearing high heels and flat shoes and sneakers needs to stay comfortable.

Based on a statement from the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA), nearly 71 percent of women complain of pain when wearing high heels. Jackie Sutra as the representative of APMA explained that the pedestal centered on the toes is the cause.

The effect is that the body weight is not balanced and the knees and hips are tilted back because they follow the weight of the support. This posture is often not realized, you can anticipate with the tips below. The goal is that you will no longer feel pain, blistered feet, and even cramps at night after wearing high heels.

Choose comfortable shoes

The key of comfort when wearing high heels can be started from two things. First, ensuring the shoe cushions that is able to minimize soreness and the risk of blisters.

Second, the height of the heels on shoes that have heels no more than 5 centimeters. Another suggestion, choose a heel size that can distribute body moisture in a balanced manner. For example, wedges or platform shoes that have wider heels than stilettos.

Make sure the size is right

Wearing shoes that are too big or too small is very torturous. Medically, it is explained that the too narrow-shoes have an effect on the finger bones and blood circulation in the feet to be not smooth and the risk of foot abrasions is greater. So, make sure the shoe size you are wearing is right.

If shopping for shoes via an online store, try measuring the length and width of your feet. Then make sure the shoes you want to buy have a precise size with your foot size.

Know the type of feet before buying

There are different types of feet. This can be checked by wetting your feet and placing them on a dark floor or on white paper. There you will see a high arch, normal or flat type of foot.

The first type, high arch, the arch in the sole of the foot looks deep. For normal ones, the curve doesn't look deep. Meanwhile, the flat arch of the foot tends to be wide.

Apart from the soles of the feet, also pay attention to the toes. People with wide toes certainly won't be comfortable wearing pointed high heels.

Choose thick sole shoes

The thick sole keeps the pressure evenly distributed. Conversely, the majority of thin shoe soles make your feet feel sore when wearing them.

Apply an antiperspirant spray

Antiperspirant sprays do not actually reduce the risk of developing pain after hours of wearing high heels. This spray can provide a cool effect to delay soreness. In addition, the antiperspirant spray also keeps your feet dry so they don't get scuffed easily.

Add padding

The parts of the feet that are often scratched when wearing high heels are the heels and the knuckles. When the blister is on the heel, it can be corrected by adding cushioning to the shoe. You can also add extra bandages or gel soles that are attached to the heel to make it softer.

Finally, try to stretch your legs as often as possible when wearing high heels. The trick, take off the high heels briefly and move your feet lightly for stretching.

Avoid wearing high heels every day. Give yourself a break for a day or two to avoid uncomfortable side effects.