Breaking In New Shoes

Paeru

I bought a pair of flats from Topshop a few weeks back and they absolutely DESTROY my feet. Mostly they just cut them up, especially on the back of the ankle. I've worn them three times now, the last time with thick tights, and they're still not broken in.

How much of a chance do you give new shoes before you just decide to throw in the towel and consider it money wasted?

Unregistered39

Compeed do this stick that you rub onto anywhere there might be friction like the back of your heel. Works really well. You might get a cheaper version of it somewhere too.

Scraggs

You can buy heel grips in Barratts or other shoe shops that you stick on inside of shoes to smooth out any seams and stop friction. Best to get the ones made of a suede type material, the gel ones can make it worse sometimes.

Pistachios & cream

It depends on how expensive they were and if they are real leather etc. cheapie shoes from penneys get the bin.
While leather shoes il put some work into as they will usually stretch to fit properly.

I tend to break them in after i have finished work. I put on the thick fleecey bedsocks and then the shoes i want to break in. Just walking around making the dinner etc. The socks protect your feet and help strectch the shoes a bit so they fit better.

Will23

I have this problem with a pair of gents boots, they were expensive so don't wanna give up on them. They are cutting into the top of my ankle and plasters don't even help!! Anyone have any tips on how to sort this? Cheers.
Will

kneeler

Paeru wrote: »

I bought a pair of flats from Topshop a few weeks back and they absolutely DESTROY my feet. Mostly they just cut them up, especially on the back of the ankle. I've worn them three times now, the last time with thick tights, and they're still not broken in.

How much of a chance do you give new shoes before you just decide to throw in the towel and consider it money wasted?

Put on the shoes. soak a cloth in boiling water. Wring out the cloth and put it on the shoe over the problem spot. The heat will cause the shoe to stretch.

Ms.Sunshine

If you put on big fluffy socks and stand in shoes as you aim the hairdryer at the every angle on them it is meant to break them in!