I Tried 5 High Heel Hacks To Make Your Formal Less Painful
Yes, I put a maxi pad in my shoe so you don’t have to.
Hello! I'm Jemima, and I'm taller than pretty much everyone I know. That means I wear heels very rarely, so when I do, they hurt like a mofo.
Spending a night in high heels honestly isn't anyone's idea of fun. Yes, they make you look great, and yes, they're often the perfect way to complete an A+ outfit. Not many people would choose to wear flats to their formal. But that means that you're facing an evening of pain, especially if you plan to cut a move on the dancefloor.
There are a ton of ~hacks~ out there for making high heels comfortable, or at least bearable. But are they just Pinterest nonsense or do they actually work? I decided to test them out for you, so that the only formal pain you experience is your Vodka Cruiser hangover the next day.
Jemima Skelley
-I have to wear the heels for as long as I can last in them. Because I work sitting at a desk, I have to try to spend as much time standing up as possible.
-I must use my most uncomfortable pair of shoes. I bought these babies for $200 earlier this year, wore them once, and haven't taken them out of my cupboard since. They are not comfortable.
-I also have to spend a day wearing heels with no modification, so I can compare to the days when I'm doing the hacks.
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