We love our heels and for good reason. Heels not only make us look taller but also shape our legs making them look more toned and sexy. Statement heels can make even make a basic ensemble look spectacular. However, with all the goodness heels bring, they also bring tremendous feet pain, whether you admit it or not. While we can dream of a day when heels won't hurt at all, here are some tips to make high heels less painful.

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Store-bought

A cute looking pair of heels that you saw whilst street side shopping may be seriously tempting you into purchasing it. And, why not? It looks good, plus it's the street, so it's inexpensive, right? Right, but still don't. Cheap roadside heels are rarely comfortable and don't really give your feet much support. Roadside heels have a higher chance of hurting than a pair of branded ones.

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Toe Fit

When trying on your footwear, pay special attention to the fitting at the toes. If you feel that your toes are squeezed up and cramped for space then don't buy the footwear. You may think it is only a little tight and you can handle it, but remember this little tightness will get worse after an hour of walking in those heels.

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Your Size Only

There is a reason there are so many shoe sizes – because honestly, one size does not fit all. As much as you may want to believe that buying heels only half a size smaller than yours will do, it really won't. Even half a size big or small makes a big difference. Stick to your size only, even if the really hot pair of heels is not available in your size.

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Thick Heels

If you want the fanciness of high heels but don't want to compromise on comfort then pick a pair with thicker heels as compared to pencil thin heels. Thick heels will help distribute your body weight more evenly across your foot, with your heel taking a considerable weight so that your toes aren't burdened with too much.

Start Small

If you are a newbie to heels, then please refrain from going all out with a pair of six-inch stilettos. Start small with kitten heels and get the feel of it, and gradually go higher. This way you will know how to balance yourself and how to comfortably strut around in heels, thus saving you a whole lot of pain.

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TBD's Trick To A Painless Outing In High Heels

Rinse your feet under cold water and lightly pat dry.

Put a little bit of hand or body lotion on your feet and rub it in.

Slip on your heels immediately while your feet are still damp.

Here's hoping that these tips to make high heels less painful really do help you out, they have most certainly helped me!