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Do new shoes make you nervous? Worried about blisters or heel pain? How to avoid shoes from irritating and hurt the back of your ankles caused by shoes made of leather
How-to-stop-shoes-from-rubbing-the-back-of-your-ankle If your shoes rub, you’ll develop blisters
What can you do except removing them to avoid foot pain? Then there’s Achilles, heel, or ankle discomfort
Let’s look at some ways to keep your shoes comfy
How to Make Big Shoes Fit Smaller Why do my shoes rub my ankle? Foot or shoe issues might cause shoe rubbing
If one or both are too tiny, they may rub against other portions when walking, making them unpleasant to wear for lengthy durations
In some circumstances, this causes slight discomfort, but more commonly it leads to persistent agony that spoils our day
WHAT CAN RUBBING HEELS CAUSE? Shoes that irritate your ankle might create many issues
Examples: Friction blisters are painful, fluid-filled bumps created by friction
Commonly caused by shoes touching heels and ankles
A shoe rubbing on the heel or top of the foot might cause Achilles Tendonitis
Achilles Tendonosis causes a lump in the heel or ankle
Overuse and rubbing shoes may promote tissue damage
Bursitis: Bursae cushion ankle bones and tendons
Inflammation and discomfort may result from ill-fitting shoes or high heels
HOW TO PREVENT ANKLE RUBBING You can avoid your shoes from irritating your ankle by taking certain steps
Here are several
SHOES BLISTERS splint This is a frequent symptom of shoes that irritate your heels or ankles
How to avoid blisters: MOLESKIN YOUR BOOTS Moleskin is a thick cotton fabric with a velvety shaved pile and a sticky back
Put some in your shoes’ heels to avoid rubbing
Clean and dry your heel
Cut moleskin to fit around your heel using scissors
Remove the cover
Heel moleskin (much the same as you would stick a band-aid)
Hints Cover more than the rubbing areas to help it stay
Thin socks help secure moleskin
Academy of Dermatology film on preventing and treating blisters
ANTI-FRICKS Online drugstores sell these sticks
The balm creates an invisible barrier on the skin
This avoids blister-causing friction
Solemates has similar shoes
Unscented, hypoallergenic, and skin-friendly
Cover blisters If blisters have developed from shoes rubbing, protect them
This will avoid infection and injury
Band-Aid makes heel bandages
They’re padded and waterproof to help cure blisters
Antiperspirant Dry feet prevent blisters
Antiperspirant on your heels prevents chafing from rubbing shoes
Reduce foot movement Ill-fitting shoes may cause foot movement and blisters
Use an insole or heel grip to stabilize your foot
Ballotte’s gel-filled shoes cushion your heels and prevent chafing
They keep your heel stable
FITTING SHOES WELL WILL PREVENT BLISTERS
Unfit shoes may cause foot issues, including rubbed heels
Ensure your shoes fit properly
There are several techniques to determine your shoe size
Over-the-counter insoles may accommodate too-big shoes
Too-small shoes cause foot discomfort
We’ve all had new shoes we couldn’t wait to wear
You want to go home and remove them
Too-tight or new shoes may be stretched to soften the heels
SOFTEN HEELS Softening new shoes’ backs helps minimize ankle irritation
Fabric, rubber, and plastic soften more slowly than leather and suede
Using: Mink oil or beeswax leather conditioners
Condition the leather overnight
It may alter the leather’s color
Warm your shoes with a hairdryer and two pairs of socks
Walk in the shoes
They’ll conform to your feet as they cool
ADVICE Hairdryers shouldn’t be used on plastics and synthetics
Even with leather and cloth, don’t overheat the shoes
Stretching shoes Shoe trees, stretchers, and sprays may stretch shoes
Better-fitting shoes won’t rub your ankles
Place a shoe tree in unworn shoes
Too broad or lengthy will strain them over time
Most shoe stretchers feature a handle and knob to adjust them
Turn the knob until your shoes are tight over the stretcher
Adjust if necessary after eight hours
Foot Matters’ shoe stretch spray may work on numerous fabrics
Spray the region you wish to stretch, then wear thick socks and shoes until they dry
If required, reapply
If you can’t stretch your own shoes, a cobbler can help you
This video displays shoe stretching
Walking in your shoes at home for brief durations might also help them stretch
This will take longer but should make them more comfy
Reduce shoe moisture Wet feet cause blisters
Water softens skin, making it more vulnerable to harm, which is particularly terrible if you have open wounds
If your feet are often moist, consider applying talcum powder to keep shoes dry
Choose breathable fabrics for socks and give them more area to breathe while keeping moisture away from the body
CHOOSE SOCKS Wearing socks with proper padding between your feet protects them from hard shoe surfaces
Some sock types seem wonderful, but they may not give protection or comfort compared to more durable ones
Make sure they have natural cushioning so it’s not very thin
Choose merino wool to wick away moisture and retain heat
FEET CARE TIPS As crucial as good-fitting shoes is foot health
Keeping your feet healthy is easy
Daily foot washing and drying reduces bacteria
Use a pumice stone to exfoliate dead skin from heated feet
Don’t irritate your skin
Moisturize feet and ankles to avoid dry, cracked skin
Trim toenails
Too long nails might harm your foot and ankles
Change your socks everyday to prevent heel and ankle wetness
SUMMARIZATION Now you know how to avoid blisters and ankle and heel discomfort from rubbing shoes
These tips will have you confidently wearing your new shoes
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