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I bought some bamboo socks for my husband recently. They were more expensive than the others, but he likes them, especially for warm weather when feet sweat more.

During the summer I live in "Animal" flip flops. The bit that goes between the toes is made of a soft, padded material and the sole is of soft foam. I can walk miles in them without any discomfort. And they come in lovely bright colours. I can't recommend them enough!

Steve yes I probably overpaid but still have 3/4 of it left thankfully I haven't had a verruca since. As you say, brilliant stuff!

I stretched my daughters shoes - there are some good videos on Youtube which show you how. I think I used a hair dryer.

Please please try Compeed blister plasters!!! Last weekend we went to a show in Birmingham at the Barclaycard Arena. A 15 minute walk in comfortable flat shoes, pinched a little bit at the heel but nothing to worry about- or so I thought! On the way back it was chucklng it down, no taxis to be had so we walked back. 15 minutes later my left heel was almost red raw and bleeding. I bought fabric plasters on Saturday morning for our trip to Stratford upon Avon, used almost a whole pack, had my super comfy shoes on all day, at 5 pm I was in agony. Pulled some skin off my heel removing the plasters. Got home on Sunday, flat backless slippers on all day. Went to work on Monday in socks and old faithful flat boots. A colleague gave me two Compeed plasters- Oh my word- blissful, heavenly bliss!!! Couldn't believe the difference. Not a wince or a twinge. Kept the same one on god 3 days, showered each day and it stayed on. It started peeling away yesterday so I put a new one on. You must try them again- please!!!

Like another person, I had Plantar fasciitis very painful, for ages, I bought an expensive pair of Sketchers and would recommend them to everyone wih sore feet, they are worth every penny, or pounds.

Have you considered returning them saying that they're uncomfortable and your feet are so blistered that they are unwearable.

I wear Sketchers Go Walk 3's, they have memory inner soles and I can walk around in them all day with or without socks in complete comfort. IMO there are no foolproof ways of stretching trainers but if you live near a shoe repairers they might be able to stretch them for you.

I have struggled for decades to find shoes that fit comfortably - I really do miss my Scholls! I was measured and told I needed a 5 1/2 but hardly any shoes are made in that size so I usually bought a 6 and suffered until they wore in. I was delighted to find that I am, in fact, a 5EEE and I have found several suppliers including Evans, now stock this size. I have bought several new pairs of shoes/trainers/boots and no sore toes or heels! Each pair fits perfectly. I don't think my feet have spread, rather that I have always had wide feet at the toes (my toes don't sit snugly together but spread like fingers do). Happy feet and happy me

I have found that many makes don't do half sizes these days and I need wider shoes, but a 5 is definitely too small and a 6 sometimes needs heel grips.

5.5 in a wider width would be just right!

I have tried the compeed which I ususally have success with but not this time. I haven't tried taking them back because I think the fault lies with me - I tried them on before I bought them and presumably they aren't the same for other people or they wouldn't sell millions of them. I am off to search for animal wool

Domingo, when I go rambling, nearly every weekend. I put a little Vaseline on my heels, this helps prevent blisters. Also, buy yourself a good pair of socks from an outdoor shop. The Vaseline works for me.