New shoes and pain

Van Hellseek · 2 Dec 2010 at 11:48

Morba said:
You do realise what heels do for posture etc, don't you?

Yeah... Nothing.

(on a bed)

Brian8bit · 2 Dec 2010 at 11:50

Fit asian bird in a ridiculous set of high heels and I'm all Wiley Coyote.

Kawolski · 2 Dec 2010 at 11:55

Just bought these bad boys, pinch not a jot.

Edit:
Not a picture of me wearing them.

Van Hellseek · 2 Dec 2010 at 11:56

I assume you're auditioning for the next series of X-factor?

Morba · 2 Dec 2010 at 11:59

seek said:
Yeah... Nothing.

(on a bed)

What? Do you have any experience with women or is it all just a fumble under a cover?

Van Hellseek · 2 Dec 2010 at 12:00

Morba said:
Do you have any experience with women or is it all just a fumble under a cover?

What?

Edit: Sorry I bow to your infinate knowledge of women, and off-topic skills. Teach me your ways oh enlightened one.

MisChief · 2 Dec 2010 at 12:07

seek said:
Which raises an interesting point... Why do men find high heels attractive? If anything it makes feet look vaguely like trotters....

High heels make womens legs look longer, bum/legs slightly more toned and feet look smaller

rG-tom · 2 Dec 2010 at 12:28

http://www.footwear4you.co.uk/products/anatomic-gel-copacabana-323212-black/1164/

these are the shoes i wear for work, were supremely comfortable from the word go. ultra soft leather. had mine 2.5 years and only just starting to look shabby. Went through about 4 pairs of £20-30 pairs a year until i got these, much better value

naefeart · 2 Dec 2010 at 12:55

rG-tom said:
http://www.footwear4you.co.uk/products/anatomic-gel-copacabana-323212-black/1164/

Good selection of Barkers (I wear these for work) on that website, but :eek:

at the prices!

Bought a couple end of last year from John Lewis and they were £30 cheaper each. Good thing I have a couple of unworn pairs.

Basher · 2 Dec 2010 at 13:59

angela said:
loopylou... disagree, It's not always about cost: I usually buy expensive brand clothes/shoes - quality vs price not always matching, same with shoes, got Zara shoes for £29.99 on sale, 2 years old now, and as new!
Had Louie Vuitton pair, lasted me less than year!

Then you should have got some expensive shoes from a proper boot/shoe maker - Churches, Barker, Jeffery West etc. I've had my Barkers for over 10 years

Brian8bit · 2 Dec 2010 at 14:02

Basher said:
I've had my Barkers for over 10 years

And they're literally BARKING!

/I'll get my coat.

Muban · 2 Dec 2010 at 17:19

Get better fitting shoes. I have in excess of 40 pairs of shoes/boots, everything from walking boots to 5.5 inch platform heels. Not a single pair hurts my feet or gives me blisters. If they aren't comfortable then don't buy them! Strange to hear about people 'breaking in' shoes, I've never needed to.

ElliorR · 2 Dec 2010 at 18:04

Andrew Moore said:
Put them in a towel and batter them with a lump hammer. Nice and soft in no time

Ensure you are not wearing them at the time.

Jonny69 · 2 Dec 2010 at 19:29

seek said:
Difficult to apply that theory to modern day living though. Since many of the things you buy now (phones, TV's, PC's etc) aren't 'future proof' regardless of how much you can afford to throw at them.

Tools, clothes, furniture, appliances, cleaning products, carpet, utensils... almost anything that isn't technology based

Philyaris · 2 Dec 2010 at 21:23

If the shoes are leather then try "leather stretching spray" I bought some from my local Timpsons and used it on two pairs of shoes and works a treat.Simply spray inside the shoes then wear them and the leather becomes softer.Clarks also sell their own spray.

http://www.timpson.co.uk/shop/c/20/shoe-care/s/149/leather-treatments/g/332/stretcher-spray/p/976/shoe-stretcher-spray

Jonny69 · 2 Dec 2010 at 21:40

Basher said:
I've had my Barkers for over 10 years

This is good news. I've got a pair of Barkers and just put them in to be re-heeled and re-soled. I've put a lot of miles on them and they're probably the most comfortable smart shoe I've ever owned.

Morba · 2 Dec 2010 at 21:44

Muban said:
5.5 inch platform heels

'Hi, how you doin?' !

Freeman · 2 Dec 2010 at 21:48

New shoes should never hurt you, if they do then get some new ones. I've never had a pair hurt me and if I did I'd swap them. You wouldn't wear a pair of gloves that gave you pain, would you?

koolpc · 2 Dec 2010 at 22:16

Common problem with new shoes and blisters!!

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