8 Ways to Make Shoes More Comfortable

I tend to wear shoes without arch support! (Flip flops/boots/ballet shoes) and my posture is starting to be affected!

does anyone know of a good web site that has comfortable, yet fashionable sandles for some one with severe arthritis, i have lost so much weight and even my feet are suffering from this?

Michele, I love heels on women! I care! I'd be happy to massage your nylon feet for you, sweetness!

I wore heels for 25 years when I worked in an office and never had a problem. I had great calfs and could still wear flats without pain, unfortunately, I'm now disabled and nolonger can wear my favorite shoes. But I'm curious, in my day, we wore panty hose and it seems to me that young adults choose not to. I can see how that can be uncomfortable, your feet sweat and swell. Maybe someone can tell an old why no panty hose? :)

So many people advise to buy shoes that fit well. That is easier said that done. There are few real shoe shoes left with knowlegeable salespeople. Also, shoes are not something to save money on. Buy the best shoes you can afford and do with fewer pair. I am a 9S (slender, slim or 4A), which is a hard size to find. Since I'm over 60, I kind of know now what brands will probably fit best. If I occasionally buy a pair that costs over $100, then I know I will wear them for years. I still like the look of higher heeled shoes, but know they are no longer for me. A small heel or kitten heels look good for more formal occasions. Wedges are great if not too high. In my opinion, women do need to put financial pressure on designers to make shoes that come in a variety of sizes and are comfortable. As for men, they have their own foot problems--steel-toed shoes (women, too), difficult sizes (my son is a 15). I think shoes are sometimes an impulse purchase, when shoe purchases should be planned for the most part.

Women are the ones that wears the heels cause thats their thing. Men probably never look at womens shoes most men when they check a woman out don't get past her waist line.

Before wearing new shoes try rubbing the inside with a damp bar of soap. This evens out the rough patches or material and no blisters.

Hey, what about the flats that leave blisters and sores so bad I have scars from them on my heels? They're flats, they're supposed to be comfortable. What do I do about THAT?

First of all,maybe should buy a pairof shoes that fit.Something thats next to impossible today.
Then next there should be shoe stores where somebody can purchase a pair of shoes.
Seems like its a dying place of business.
Also seems like the only place you can purchase shoes is in Sears,Pennies or dept stores and you have to buy what they have.
If you have a wide foot, you have to buy narrow shoes.If you have a narrow foot you have to buy a wide shoe.
Why?Because thats all they have left.
To me,the womans shoe dept disgusts me.
why? Because its the biggest ripoff in the world.
they have shoes marked at $79.99,made in India.thats all they are is a heal,a sole thats about 1/8" thinck and a couple straps.
I asked the cashier in that dept,"Tell me what makes that $.50 shoe worth $79.99, and why should my wife buy that shoe"?
She could not tell me anything about it
why shouldnt the shoe hurt?The point toes and heels used are rediculous.
Final result,Pain and makes a woman walk around like she just crapped her pants.
I sit in the mall and watch these woman walk by in the shoes they wear and its again rediculous.
Designer my ass.
I dont feel sorry for any of them.
so suffer.
One lady on the Dr.s had surgery on her feet so she could wear designer shoes.
theres people dying of other issues and she has her feet operated on.
so suffer ladies.Cant say I feel sorry for any of you,
buy shoes that fit

1. Wear the right size. Anyone who thinks someone won't date them cause they have big feet probably has a small brain lol.

A little post-script about flats. Your feet need arch support and sufficient cushioning to keep comfortable. It is worth it to have a few well-made shoes which fit well, protect your feet, and don't harm your body, rather than a lot of shoes which are made cheaply (or even those which are expensive) but that ruin your feet, your joints, and your back.

I LOVE foot pedals!

I wear size 12 shoes but I have to go to specialist stores to get really classy shoes. Most stores stop at size 10. I have beautiful feet and when I can find shoes that are my size the compliments are wonderful, Payless does not always have a wide selection and the $30 up shoes are out of my league, it would be nice if shoe makers would consider us women with larger feet and make us part of the regular size clan.

or how about this? stop buying cheap shoes!

Really good to know. I was sliding all over the place with my new 4 in heels. I needed those heel grips like yesterday.

Hey < What about men here .We order shoes and sometimes there are things that would help to get a good fit . Just short of going to a decent store and wasting a guys time , wouldn't it be okay to be honest with the guy and say "I'm buying these other shoes online for a good price and give him a nice tip for sizing you so you can at least have a chance of getting a good fit from your online deal ? Us men have issues with our feet too . Busted toes from kickin' ass , blown up ankles from numerous war (b-ball f-ball ) injuries , These things make it tough to fit into pull on boots that you are gettin' for a 75% discount . HELP!!!!

The strips for strappy shoes don't work! I still ended up with blisters!

I've tried almost all of these products, I wear a 5 1/2, and since they are so hard to find, I wear a 6. The peel and stick heel inserts that adhere to the back of your shoe is a pretty good fix to help my heels stay put, but they don't last long, they start to move around after your hot feet losen up the adhesive. So probably better for shoes you don't wear all day long. Those gel pads for the balls of your feet do the same thing. I have those skinny strap gels for my strappy shoes, those are a waste, they won't adhere to the strap, so you have to pull the strip super tight to keep the gel in place, defeating the purpose.

I spent decades in spikes, the normal 3.5 inch heel and loved them. I've lived long enough to know I have trouble with sling backs falling down in the back. I refuse to wear shoes that look as if they would be approperate to climb a mountian in. I love a bargian in shoes and K-Mart has pleased me to no end. Finally I'll wear flats. Mankind has come up with fabric shoes I love at a price I can't resist. Wedgies are foot flatering some. I will not risk breaking my bones in platform shoes. Heel plates can save wear on new shoes if you wear them out unevenley. Back to E-Bay to say thanks to the person I just got them from.

I like to see women in comfy shoews..because if their comfortable their happy.