Any tricks for wearing closed toe shoes?

[lauren9317]

This will sound really dumb but I feel like I can't wear any type of shoe anymore unless it's a completely open flip flop or sandal. Because if I try to wear flats, or closed toe heels, I have to put bandaids or moleskin over the parts of my feet that inevitably get torn up or blistered. Is this how it is for everyone?? Maybe I am just spoiled from years of wearing comfy sandals/flip flops all the time. Obviously if I wear socks with boots, I'm fine. But bare feet with cute little flats or other closed-in shoes are such a nightmare for me. I feel like an old lady with foot problems, lol. Anyone else? Or do your shoes always work just fine?

[secretlyevil]

I'm having the same issue. I had to buy some flats/sandals types that have backs since flip flops are no nos with a shin splint.

You could try glide. I started using that after a strappy sandal gave me a nice blister.

[mrsjason]

Have you seen those sock/bootie things? I picked up a pair at Nordstrom (although I think they are sold at all department stores) and my shoes are much more comfortable. With most closed-toed shoes they can't be seen.

shop.nordstrom.com/s/hue-no-show-socks-3-for-16/3032086?origin=category-personalizedsort&contextualcategoryid=0&fashionColor=White&resultback=1199&cm_sp=personalizedsort-_-browseresults-_-1_4_C

[mrsjason]

Oh, and they have a rubber stripping thing on the back of the heel so they don't slip down into my shoes. They're great!

[lauren9317]

Hmm, I have never heard of glide, I looked at the website and sounds interesting, might look into that.

Kathy those socks are cool, I have some at home but they don't help with the top parts of the backs of my shoes that cut into my ankles Today I'm wearing some cute flats but I put big banadages on the backs of my ankles so that they're comfortable. Such an attractive look! Haha.

[secretlyevil]

Glide = runners' best friend.

[sara76]

I'm no help because the only close toed shoes I wear are Sperrys and they are fug. But they're so dang comfy. I wear the occasional heel for a wedding but my feet usually hurt by the end if the night. Those sock things MrsJason linked look amazing.

[alzi]

Jul 10, 2013 18:16:25 GMT -5 mrsjason said:

Have you seen those sock/bootie things? I picked up a pair at Nordstrom (although I think they are sold at all department stores) and my shoes are much more comfortable. With most closed-toed shoes they can't be seen.

shop.nordstrom.com/s/hue-no-show-socks-3-for-16/3032086?origin=category-personalizedsort&contextualcategoryid=0&fashionColor=White&resultback=1199&cm_sp=personalizedsort-_-browseresults-_-1_4_C

If the are low enough not to be seen how do they prevent the shoe from rubbing?