Learning to Love my High Heels – Dr Scholl's For Her Insoles

I love playing with different styles of clothing – statement necklaces, layering scarves, skirts – I’m open to trying the unexpected. But the one item I CAN’T experiment with is shoes…flats, flats, flats – it’s pretty much all I wear!

It’s not that I don’t ADORE high heeled shoes…it’s just that I’m not comfortable in them. Imagine a baby Giraffe learning how to walk….that’s what I look like when I wear high heels! My soles are burning, my arches are aching – I honestly don’t know how women glide along in heels on a daily basis. But there are some occasions where heels are a necessity – and when those events arise, I have to slip on my heels and resign myself to a night of limited mobility.

With a couple of heels-required formal events planned for September, it was fortuitous timing to receive a selection of For Her products from Dr Scholl’s, the company renowned for promoting foot health and comfort.

The four items in my foot care package:

• Open Shoe Insoles (MSRP $12.99) – Two-piece kit designed for open shoes, with targeted cushions for both the ball and heel of your foot.
• Cozy Cushions Insoles (MSRP $16.99) – Multi-layer insoles to absorb perspiration while insulating feet from cold and damp. Extra-cushioning support makes them perfect for cold weather boots! Available Mid-October 2013.
• Sole Expressions Insoles (MSRP $16.99) – Slim patterned soles with notched toes provide all-day support for any shoe, even sandals. Contains 3 pairs. Available Mid-October 2013.
• Rub Relief Gel Spots (MSRP $10.99) – Portable protection against shoe rubbing, pinching and friction. Each pack contains 3 different sizes.

Using the Open Shoe Insoles in my ZARA heels – top – before, bottom – after

The first package I opened was the Dr Scholl’s For Her Open Shoe Insoles. We were going to attend a wedding – a lengthy affair encompassing cocktails, dinner and dancing – and I knew I’d need some serious help help keeping my heels on all night! The shoes I planned on wearing were my colorblock ZARA heels – they are gorgeous but the thin soles and pencil heels means that they look way better than they feel.

I peeled the plastic backing off the padded insoles and placed them at the ball and heel of my shoes. The gummy bottoms ensured a secure fit, yet made them easy to remove and reposition as necessary. As you can see in the picture above, the insoles are very discreet – and are not at all visible when you’re wearing the shoes.

Can I just say – the spongy insoles added a bounce to my walk – with every step I could feel the ample padding! Other than the angle of my foot – it felt like I was walking in flip flops. I had also tucked the Dr Scholl’s For Her Rub Relief Gel Spots into my bag, and as the evening wore
on, I placed 2 small gels near the front of my shoes where my pinky toes were
feeling pinched. They eased the pain immediately and I ended the night blister-less.

The bride had thoughtfully placed a basket of flip flops next to the dance floor for guests to use…but thanks to my cushion-y shoes – I can proudly say I kept my heels on all night – I even Gangnam-styled with them on! I SO wish I had had these insoles during last year’s fashion week – I wore these same shoes and was limping by the end of the night!

Smiling bravely through the pain LOL – never again!

I’m very excited about this range of Dr Scholl’s insoles. Although I love fashion, I’m not willing to suffer for it – so I’m glad these products can help me wear fancy heels without compromising on comfort.

Are you comfortable in high heels? Do you have any tips or tricks for wearing high heels?

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DISCLAIMER: I am part of the Chatelaine Ambassador Program, and have received special perks in the form of products and monetary compensation. All opinions on this blog are my own.