Have you ever stood in a shop, with a gorgeous pair of shoes on your feet, wanting to buy them, but wondering if maybe the heel is a little too high? I do that all the time. I buy these lovely shoes, thinking that this is the pair that will force me to learn how to walk in high heels. I have numerous pairs of shoes in my closet that are just too uncomfortable to wear. I certainly try to wear them as often as possible, but unfortunately my opportunities to put on fabulous heels are few. As for finding ways to make your heels more comfortable, investing in a couple of gel cushions can be a great relief. Your feet still hurt after a long night, but the cushions delay the agony by a few hours. Also make sure that the shoe fits you properly. Not just in length, but width and shape of your feet. This article gives some good tips on how to walk better in heels, and they agree with my own strategy that the best way of wearing high heels is to bring a pair of flats in the handbag. Another tip from the article is to not actually walk in your shoes, but take a taxi.

I love shoes. I will admit it wholeheartedly, but my heart lies with flip flops rather than the latest Steve Maddens. The problem is that walking around in flip flops is just as bad for my feet as walking around in strappy sandals. All that walking around without any real foot protection is horrible. I’ll never stop wearing flip flops so I have to take more care with my feet than before. It’s simpler than I thought. I found some quick sites that have a lot of information from advanced to simple. But they’re all very similar in methods: Soak your feet in warm water. Scrub your feet with either a pumice stone or scrub gel. Apply lotion and walk around in socks for the night. The whole point is to get rid of the dead, rough skin without being too abrasive. To prevent more dead skin build up, I walk around in some funky coloured toe socks to add some cushion for the feet. Even better, you can wear them with your flip flops when your flat gets chilly at night.

Professional pedicures can be luxurious, but you can achieve the same enjoyment and fabulous results at home by following these few simple steps. First, use a non-acetone polish remover to remove any polish on your toenails. Next you should trim and file your toenails, being careful not to cut too far back to prevent getting ingrown toenails later. Use an orangewood stick to push back your cuticles and a buffing bar to smooth out any ridges. Next you’ll want to take a dedicated foot tub (in a pinch, you can use a plastic dish tub) and fill it 2/3 full of warm water. Add some scented foot soak and relax for twenty minutes. Not only is this relaxing, it will soften the skin all over. Towel dry lightly, and follow up with a foot scrub to get rid of any dead skin, focusing primarily on the heels and the balls of your feet. Rinse with warm water, and towel dry again. If you still feel rough patches, you may want to use a foot file to smooth those out as well. Once your feet are completely dry, you can finish with a polish. Use a basecoat on your toenails to avoid any yellowing, especially when using vibrant colours. Place cotton between your toes to avoid touching while applying polish and make sure to use two coats. Leave the cotton in place until toenails are completely dry. A home pedicure usually takes about one hour and leaves you with soft, smooth, and beautiful feet.