You just got a pair of new bridal shoes that you are going to wear for your dream wedding. However, you forgot to break them in first. So what should have been a night of grandeur, a new life, memories, and romance was turned into an evening of agonizing pain.
Prior to using your brand new shoes, it is vital to break them in first. Here are a few tips on how to do just that.
1. Wear them around your house for one week. It is a good idea to wear thick cotton athletic socks when breaking in the shoes. The thickness of the sock will help the shoes material expand.
2. Lightly scruff the bottom of each shoe with sandpaper, or walk on slightly rough ground. This enhances the sole's grip on the surface.
3. If you bought leather shoes, waterproof the outside of the shoes by spraying it with a waterproof coating treatment. You can buy a spray-on treatment that is normally used to revitalize the water-resisting capability of tent rainflys. After the coat tries, submerge the shoes under clean water for a few minutes. Take them out of the water, wear thick socks, and walk around the house for 30 minutes. This allows the shoe to mold to your foot.
4. It is a good idea to use heel liners, which are available in your local drugstore or shoe store. These liners help prevent your heels from chaffing.
5. For particularly tight or stiff shoes, grab the heel and slowly knead it back and forth. This action slightly loosens the sole. Be careful though that you do not tear the sole from the rest of the shoe.
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