Comfortable shoes: 5 tips you need to know

You have a new pair of shoes, and they hurt? They are a bit too tight, so you’re not comfortable? Your favorite white shoes get dirty faster than you wear them? Do you want to keep your tall boots standing straight? Follow the guide for a bunch of tips and tricks to ensure you are always perfectly shod.

Tip 1: shoes that are too tight

Right from the start, no matter what type of feet you have, your new shoes might be a bit too tight and therefore, uncomfortable. As soon as you return from the store, they will likely be added to your wardrobe or proudly sit at the entrance. However, a little trick to gain some width would be to put on a thick pair of socks - the thick wool socks from grandma or thermal socks for winter activities -. Well, you won't be the most comfortable during this time, but it should help to stretch your shoes.

Tip 2: adapt to your new shoes

We all have shoes that we love passionately, even to the point of madness because they offer absolute comfort to our feet. We are not talking about slippers here, but rather shoes, boots, or espadrilles! Often, these are models with which we have walked more than a hundred steps, and therefore, we could say they are totally molded to our feet. When a new pair is added to our favorites and it is not yet the queen of comfort, how can we quickly make it earn its stripes? The best recommendation we can give you, aside from having you advised on the more-than-perfect model by one of our Chaussures Pop merchants, is to wear these new shoes at home, in small doses, to soften them. This may prevent blisters or redness and allow the shoe to stretch without harming your feet. You could start with sessions of about ten minutes at a time, and then increase this time until the shoe is ready for its first big outing outside. The office also proves to be a great place for its "probation" period.

Tip 3: How to clean white shoes

She is the essential piece of the spring-summer wardrobe, even if with her, it’s love-hate as soon as we step out of the house and encounter grass, rain, or dirt. Abracadabra, may the white stay white, we would like to say! Yes, we would all like a magic wand with the white shoe so that it always stays as white as snow. Now, let’s talk about household products that can help us remove stains from shoes made of materials that clean easily: a cleansing milk with an organic cotton cloth, for example, white toothpaste that we can gently rub with, soapy water with a bit of white vinegar, or finally, baking soda. A quick detour to the bathroom will allow you to find all the tools needed to restore the white to its shine.

Of course, a maintenance product wisely selected for you thanks to the good advice of your local merchant can prove to be a happy match with your pair of white shoes. In a future blog post, we will guide you regarding the perfect maintenance kit for your collection of shoes, boots, or sneakers.

Tip 4: to keep tall boots upright

A very simple tip to prevent tall boots from collapsing on the loose side is to put a regular pool noodle inside. Note that any straight and long shape could help as long as the item is sturdy and stable once inserted into the boot.

Tip 5: how to fix discomfort in the sole

If the inside of your shoe does not provide comfort to your foot or your plantar support, there are a few items that can help you. For example, consider a silicone pad that you can place on the insole. This can also be placed wisely to prevent your foot from slipping in a high-heeled shoe, or to relieve pressure on the toes when there is too much pressure. Insoles available in stores also offer good support for the feet and can even, if necessary, allow for a better fit in the shoe if it is a bit too large. In short, once again, seek advice.

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Attention: if you have chronic pain or have known medical conditions related to your feet, the best tip and trick you can implement regarding your shoes is to consult your foot health professional.