The worst is when you have a pair of shoes that you enjoy wearing but they aren’t the most comfortable pair you own. For a few years now I have been buying some basic, cheap canvas style footwear. Each summer I get a new pair because they are so cheap and I want to wear shoes that aren’t falling apart. Finding a good pair of shoes can be hard. You want something functional, stylish and of course comfortable. After all, we all know how annoying a blister can be.
I was lucky enough to receive four pairs of insoles and a package of blister cushions. I had received two insoles specific for ladies: one for high heels and another designed for pumps and flats. I made two people’s days by giving these away!
It was perfect timing for me to receive this package because ironically, I had just developed a small blister on my heel that day. The first thing I did was use one of the blister cushions immediately. I didn’t even know this product was on the market! They are similar to a band aid but a lot more ideal. First off, they are clear so you can wear them in the summer and not worry about that off the skin tone coloured strip showing and drawing attention to your feet. Secondly, these things stay on! I wore it for two days, including during two showers! When I took the blister cushion off, my blister was gone. There is a slight padding, which is gel-like to a certain degree to provide protection from the rubbing against your sensitive spot.
The insoles I received for men were different. One was designed to relieve pain from plantar fasciitis which is basically inflamed tissue around your heel – common in athletes and those who work on their feet every day. These have a lot of padding on the heel and are molded to offer support to the arch of your foot. The other pair of insoles I received for men are designed to provide relief of back pain. Now, these ones come with a shock guard which absorb some of the impacts that come with walking on concrete and hard floors. Though I don’t suffer from heel pain, I do often get some aches in my lower back. I figured I would put them both to use in my cheap shoes and they’ve definitely made them more enjoyable to wear.
So if you find yourself stuck in a situation where you love some cheap, uncomfortable shoes then don’t hesitate to look into the variety of products that Dr. Scholl’s has made available to us. Don’t forget the blister cushions they make either – I swear these are game changing.
