Can’t resist the temptation…?

So, can you quite believe you’re planning your party outfit for New Years eve again?! It only seems like yesterday that the dilemma of where to go, what to wear, how to accessorise and what shoes would be alright on the night was the subject of discussion for New Years Eve 2010.

And, the final decision more often than not includes some killer heels that you have persuaded yourself you will be fine to dance the night away in (and often regret 2 hours into your night…).

With those problems being familiar to many of us, what more appropriate blog post than how to make those killer heels a little easier to manage:

1.prepare for the worst

Every single one of us has the good intention of lasting all night with when we leave the house at 8pm, but prepare for the worst. You know those folding ballet shoes?! Why not pop some in your bag so that when you have a quiet few minutes or have to trawl the streets for a taxi…you can do it in comfort! Another option- wear your comfy shoes to the venue (restaurant, pub, bar) pop them in the cloakroom and have a quick change when you get there quick change when you leave.

2. Look after your feet

Rather than hopping in the shower, out of the shower, and then  putting the killer heels on…take 5 minutes to scrub, and moisturise. This will make it feel like you are walking on air, even if your heels are 5 inches in height. If you’re REALLY committed to looking after your feet, why not drown your feet in moisturiser before you go to bed, sleep in socks so that they can soak the goodness up, and be like new in the morning.

3. Break your shoes in

Never buy a new pair of shoes and venture out in them immediately. All new shoes need breaking in. Wear them round the house, on short trips to the pub and gradually increase the amount of time you wear up to the big night to ensure maximum comfort and pleasure on the big night.

4. Use gel inserts

Gel inserts go into your shoe and sit at the bottom of your heel right where the ball of your foot should fall. This makes walking easier, reducing the pressure on the ball of your foot and stopping that burning feeling when you have worn your shoes just that little bit too long.

5. Stretch and stretch

Not so much for the one off that is New Years Eve, but for those of us who LOVE to wear heels day in day out, there is a way to reduce to discomfort that contiued wear produces. Heels aren’t so kind to our hamstrings and pilates, yoga and stretching exercises can help to limit and ease damage and discomfort caused.

We hope that these top 5 tips help to ease discomfort and ensure you see the new year in ease. If you have any more suggestions about how to cope with those problems that high heels give, please leave them below