11 April 2023
These arethe essential tips on how to break in new vegan shoes you've just bought.
Let's behonest: break in new shoes can be a less than positive and perhaps evenfrustrating experience. Will they be comfortable? Will they give me blisters?What if they drive me crazy? We propose putting an end to that stress. Find outhow just right away.
Fromwearing shoes without socks to machine washing your shoes, there are endlessmisconceptions on tips for making your vegan shoes more comfortable. Some methods cannot only damage your new shoes, but can also cause more pain and discomfort.That's why we've created a list of tips that protect your feet while preservingyour shoes, whether they're vegan or not.
3 tips for tobreak in new vegan shoes successfully
01. Haste makes waste
When itcomes to new shoes, we all know that it can take a while to adapt (...unlikeaccessories!). That's why it's so important to get to know your common blisterhotspots, so that you can prevent them from occurring. Wearing shoes at homecan be uncomfortable sometimes, but it's one of the best tips we can give youbecause it will give your feet time to adapt, because you can always take themoff when you feel any discomfort. You've already realized that adaptionis THE word here, right? : )
If youreever unsure, walk around in your new shoes until you notice some pressurepoints. To give you a heads up, the most common hotspots include the heels, andthe sides and tops of your toes.
Anothertip, that you can thank us later, is to use a thick layer of cream on your feetbefore putting on the shoes, to stop your foot from slipping around from sideto side and ending up covered in blisters. P.S - this is a valuable tipespecially if you live in a dry climate or suffer from dry skin.
02. THE power of socks
Chunkysocks. This tip will revolutionize your experience of breaking new shoes. Ifthey're a bit tight, even if its just in certain spots, chunky socks could bethe answer, not only do they function as a barrier to protect your feet, butthey also help stretch out the shoes whatevertheyre made of. Try itat home.
Or, you canplacing chunky socks over shoe shapers and leaving them in your shoes whilstyou sleep. And, if you're still wondering if you can wear them with sandals,the answer is yes: )
03. Fitting shoes properly is an art
But calm down, we're talking about a very simple art: whether they'resandals, flat shoes, sneakers or boots, its important to fasten footweartightly to stop your foot from slipping around from side to side and ending upcovered in blisters. The key is to find a good middle ground, laced tightlyenough that your foot (particularly your heel) will stay in place, but not sotight that your feet cant breathe.
Long storyshort, wearing new vegan shoes for small bursts, little and often, opts for an easybreak in, will make it easier for your feet to adapt. Whenever possible, do itat home and use creams or socks if necessary.
Have anamazing day!
NAE
