Comfort Guide Wearing In Shoes

2023-11-29

Unwrapping a beautiful pair of new shoes is one of life’s true luxuries. Whether shopping for shoes or boots, you may find that your new purchase requires a small period of ‘wearing in’ or ‘breaking in’ time in order to reach their optimum comfort potential. Simple and easy, we have a few tips and tricks about how to make your shoes fit as well as possible, no blisters here!

HOW TO WEAR IN SHOES AND TRAINERS

The most important thing to look for when purchasing new shoes is ensuring that they are the right size and fit for your foot. Never try to force your feet into that gorgeous pair of shoes which aren’t your size just because they are the last pair in the store. As tempting as it may be, you will find yourself with sore feet and pesky blisters. For a comfortable fit, always select shoes in a size which fits your foot well.

When it comes to wearing in new shoes for the first time, slow and steady is most definitely the best route to take. Before embarking on a long, busy day in a brand new pair of shoes, we recommend wearing the new shoes for short periods of time to help soften them and ‘wear them in’. Start off by wearing them around the house, as you can easily slip them off if any pain starts to arise. Be careful to avoid blisters at this stage as they can be sore and painful, and will slow down the wearing in process.

HOW TO AVOID BLISTERS WITH NEW SHOES
Some parts of the foot are naturally more susceptible to blisters than others, such as the back of the heel and the side of the toes. This is due to increased friction and pressure in these places through movement and walking, in addition to many shoes having thicker materials in these areas. Blisters can spoil a day out with their soreness, but there are a few ways to stop them from forming. It is good practice to try and keep your feet well moisturised with a hydrating foot cream or petroleum jelly, as well hydrated skin is less likely to rub against the shoes. You can also place precautionary plasters in spots that you might expect to rub, to give extra protection. It can also be a good idea to put a couple of plasters in your handbag or wallet, which can easily be applied should you feel rubbing or discomfort.

WEARING IN LEATHER BOOTS
When wearing in a pair of leather boots, treat them the same as you would a pair of shoes, using the above method. Leather is a natural, porous material, so over time it will naturally mould and shape to the form of your foot and leg. When wearing in taller boots, try wearing a longer sock, as rubbing can take place on the leg as well as the foot.