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breaking in my shoes, ouch!

12 years ago

My interview is June 14-15 and I am trying to break in my dress shoes. What do you use to protect the back of your heel from blisters? I normally just use band-aids but they are not think enough for the hard edge to the Clark brand dress shoes I bought a while back. At least I am getting a head start on breaking them in, I have a little over a week, lol.

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LuAnn_in_PA
12 years ago
I never 'break in' shoes... I get ones that fit from day one.

Sorry you're having trouble!
Sally Brownlee
12 years ago
Janie, try wearing some socks with them around the house.
For the interview if they still bother you, change your shoes in the car when you get there, and walk in with a smile :)
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Toni S
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Use the inserts that stick to the back edge of the shoe. I find them at shoe stores. Or use a calous pad on your heel or shoe.

I try to find shoes that work right off the bat too. I don't wear high heels enough to toughen the back side of my foot. Even the well fitting shoes can annoy me just because I'm not used to walking like that.
janie_ga
Original Author
12 years ago
Wish I could be as lucky as you.

I have to balance one wide foot, narrow heels, need for "extra shock absorption", and the need for something that is acceptable for job interviews. Oh, and I cannot wear heels of more than 1 inch at most so that also drastically limits my options.
ravencajun Zone 8b TX
12 years ago
there are special blister bandages you find them with the other bandaids they are great they are very cushioned and have medication in them to help protect the skin from abrasions. Very worth having around, I keep a couple in my purse at all times. Also Dr.Scholls makes this moleskin stuff you can cut to fit in the back of your shoes it sticks in place to help cushion.
Dr. Scholl'sÃ¯Â¿Â½ Blister Treatment
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12 years ago
You should not have to break in shoes. If you do they don't fit. They need to feel right the day you buy them.
I've even wore shoes for 2 weeks and had no pain then after 2 weeks they killed me!
glenda_al
12 years ago
I have bought from shoe store, a shoe stretch. It's a liquid you squirt in the shoe and let it dry with you feet in the shoe.

Even though you buy shoes to fit, which all normal people do, there are times when shoes need a little help :o)

Good luck!
lindyluwho
12 years ago
Where is your interview, Janie?

Linda
glenda_al
12 years ago
Good luck wishes on your interview!
pplantlady
12 years ago
I have had that problem occasionally Janie and what I have always done is "break the back" of the shoe. I take my thumbs and push the back (heel of the shoe) towards the inside of the shoe...almost until it lays flat. It will give a bit and give you more room. In addition, I'll wear a bandaid across my heel just in case. Works for me!
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janie_ga
Original Author
12 years ago
Thanks all, I will try these ideas and let you know. I wore them for about 3 hours today with socks, including around the office, lol.

Linda, it is with the Univ of MO. They have a growing Bachelor of Health Sciences program.

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