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New Shoes

(55 Posts)
Calendargirl Sat 26-Jun-21 07:37:08

Just purchased a pair of deck shoes from Hotter. They were in the sale, I was surprised that my popular size was still available.

They are lovely, very pretty, but oh dear, the inside seam on the right shoe just catches my toe slightly.

I really don’t want to return them, there are no more wider sizes available, and I really like them.

I have ugly feet, another pair of sandals I own ‘catch’ in the same place, as my toes are bent.

Do you think corn pads would help? I haven’t got a corn, but one will probably develop if I wear them. Is there anything I could stick over the inside seam to make it comfier?

I have to decide whether or not to return them before too long.

Allira Sat 21-Sept-24 10:21:09

alfordjennifer

To alleviate heel pain, Dd suggests wearing a thick sock and then using a hair dryer on the back of the heel for as long as you can bear the heat. This method is believed to provide relief by applying heat to the affected area. I usually wear leather shoes that are more comfortable.

Yes, or you could spray with leather stretcher then wear them (around the house) with thick socks.

I've never tried it but have read about it.

Witzend Sat 21-Sept-24 10:25:38

Personally I’ve given up buying from Hotter. I’ve had more than one pair with a hard, scratchy ‘bit’ inside. Should have returned them but didn’t, so they eventually end up, hardly worn, in a charity shop.

Daddima Sat 21-Sept-24 10:45:09

Now, I know the shoes have gone to their new home, but just wanted to share about the fellow in our village who told my father that his new shoes were a bit tight, so he was going to ‘ wear them for a wee while before he put them on’!

Allira Sat 21-Sept-24 10:48:57

😁

I think I know what he means.

Wear them in before he wears them out!