Shoe Problem...

[Keebler Elf]

Have you ever bought (dress) shoes only to discover that they rub on the back of your ankles, leaving you with blisters?

For shoes that aren't total write-offs, is there any solution? Is there a way to soften the leather or work it in so it's not such a pain?

 

[DistantVoyeur]

Something I did in the past that helped was put the bandaids on in advance. Helped protect the skin during the break in period.

 

[Blackheart]

One night...try this
1. Get a pair of gym socks
2. Soak them in water
3. Put on the wet socks
4. Put on the shoes
5. Wear the shoes till the socks are dry
6. Insert wood shoe trees into the shoes....over night
Presto....like magic..wearable shoes

 

[C Dick]

I find that they always soften up in a day or two, just wear band-aids until they do so.

 

[ig-88]

Paraphrased from The Shawshank Redemption, how often do you look at a man's shoes?

There are dress shoes available now that feature a comfortable lining, for decent prices, in all kinds of sizes. And they look like regular shoes, not like they were designed for senior citizens.

IMHO, you don't need brand names, especially for men's dress shoes. Get some comfortable ones that go well with nicer clothes.

 

[tboy]

Well, not to be snotty about it but I've only encountered this (and other dress shoe problems) with cheap shoes (and cheap sox).

BTW: the wet sweat sock idea is supposed to work with cowboy boots too.

I know it's too late for this time, but the next time you buy a pair of dress shoes (besides the obvious and buy good ones):
bring a good pair of dress socks with you when you try on the shoes. Not the $2.00 ones from Zellers but good $12 or $14 ones.

If you don't want to pay that much for sox, put on TWO pairs of the cheap ones and wear them both whenever you wear the shoes. This provides extra padding all around. I used to buy cheap sox and I found that the seam around the toes used to rub my toes raw. I then tried some better sox that have NO seam and it was like heaven.....

Oh yeah, if you have a pair that are well broken in, are comfortable but the soles are worn out? Just get them resoled for 20 bucks......

 

[Questor]

Have you ever bought (dress) shoes only to discover that they rub on the back of your ankles, leaving you with blisters?

For shoes that aren't total write-offs, is there any solution? Is there a way to soften the leather or work it in so it's not such a pain?

Take them to a Kobbler Elf. He will be able to fix them easily.

 

[Dewalt]

Find the thinnest pair of dress socks you can and wear two on each foot until they are broken in. Guarenteed to work.

 

[Keebler Elf]

Surprisingly, the shoes I've had the most trouble with were expensive pairs and the cheaper ones worked the best. Go figure.

 

[Stradler]

When new shoes rub on my heels, I use moleskin rather then bandaids. I find I only need to use it for two or three days and I can wear the shoes with no problem.

Available at Mountain Co-op.

http://www.mec.ca/Products/product_...4374302695977&PRODUCT<>prd_id=845524442585971

 

[Diode]

You guys must have girly soft feet.
Suck it up and walk it off. You`ll be fine in a week.

 

[Keebler Elf]

When new shoes rub on my heels, I use moleskin rather then bandaids.

Thanks for the tip. I picked some up from Shoppers Drug Mart and will try it out next week.

 

[Esco!]

You guys must have girly soft feet.

They are girly men

 

[goodtime]

Well, not to be snotty about it but I've only encountered this (and other dress shoe problems) with cheap shoes (and cheap sox).

Many cause for feet/shoe problems. http://health.nytimes.com/health/guides/symptoms/foot-pain/shoes.html

Improper fit is common. Shoes are mold from 'standard' sizes & width. If your feet aren't model size, you may experience problems unless you don't use your feet. No correlation to price.

It's not uncommon for your two feet to be of different size or width. That's why shoe salepeople always pull out the shoes & make sure you don't switch different size shoes.

I've same problem as KE, so I avoid shoes with stiff heel counter with little give.

 

[goodtime]

There are dress shoes available now that feature a comfortable lining, for decent prices, in all kinds of sizes. And they look like regular shoes, not like they were designed for senior citizens.

Rockport, Ecco, Clarks, Deerskin, etc.

 

[flyonthewall]

You guys must have girly soft feet.
Suck it up and walk it off. You`ll be fine in a week.

LMAO
My Fathers solution to everything growing up! Your leg isn't broken! Just walk it off! Then my Mother takes me to hospital and x-rays reveal that my leg is indeed broken. Ah the memories...

 

[Doctor Zoidburg]

Possible solutions.

1) Visit a shoe repair place, they might be able to use a speader to increase the width. ( using sort of a speculum for shoes instead of xxxxs )

2) Use liquid silicone, apply the silicone to the area that is rubbing, Apply it about 5 times a day for 2 or 3 days. That might soften up the leather. ( tip:
Go to Walmart and buy a quart of silicone for about $12 in the sporting goods section, they sell it as tent silicone, I suspect its the same stuff they sell you as shoe silicone for $7 a bottle for 5 oz. When your shoes are new you should apply the silicone 3 or 4 times before you wear them, and apply the silicone often r that. Your shoes and boots look much better and last longer.

 

[Serpent]

the problem is that even the most expensive shoes are now all made in China...not a one from North America..I tried..even Mephisto's at $400 plus...from China!!

Zegnas are made in Italy.

 

[ig-88]

What kind of shoes did OJ wear?

 

[Serpent]

What kind of shoes did OJ wear?

I think it was Bruno Magli.

edit: And they're are NICE.