How to prevent shoes from rubbing - a couple of tricks and tips (6 photos)

Blistered feet are painful, unpleasant, and usually unexpected. And we're all familiar with this problem, one way or another. Some people experience blisters from their new formal shoes, while others experience them from almost all shoes, including everyday ones... Is there a solution? Fortunately, there are several! Read below for more information on how to prevent blisters from your shoes.





The first and perhaps most important piece of advice is too obvious to explain in detail: choose shoes that fit. Don't trust the seller's promises that shoes will stretch out, loosen up, and become comfortable over time. Comfort should be immediate!

But if you've already bought a pair of shoes that are rubbing, here are a few tricks and tips to solve the problem.

Stretching Shoes

If the shoes you bought are too small, that's no reason to give up on them. However, wearing them and experiencing pain and suffering isn't worth it either! It's better to try stretching them out a little.



For this, you can use a special stretching cream (sold in shoe stores in the care section). If you can't find one, you can resort to folk remedies: rub the inside of your shoes with rubbing alcohol and walk around the house for a while. Alternatively, fill two heavy-duty bags with water and insert them into your shoes, then briefly place them in the freezer.





It's worth noting that the stretching method is only suitable for genuine leather shoes. Shoes made of other materials may be damaged by such manipulation.

Removing Friction

It's no secret that calluses are caused by friction. Therefore, to prevent their formation, you can try reducing friction.



There are several ways to do this. For example, you can apply a moisturizer to the leather and the inside of the shoe (where the chafing occurs). This will help protect the leather from harsh external influences.



If calluses on your feet are caused by excessive sweating, treat your feet with regular baby powder. You can replace it with a roll-on deodorant, which has a similar effect. If none of the above products are on hand, use regular soap.

Special Products

You can find a variety of special products on store shelves to help deal with annoying calluses. The most basic of these is a bandage. Cover the problem areas with a bandage beforehand and only then go for a walk.



Silicone or gel pads (sold in the same places as shoe care products) can be used for the same purpose. If a blister has already appeared, don't wait for it to go away on its own—use a special patch or cream. There's no need for unnecessary suffering!