S.O.S. - Save Our Soles!

In the world of fashion, looking fabulous often comes first, while comfort is a distant second. Shoes are a prime example of this since most of the boots, pumps, sandals, and heels that we stick our feet into are hardly orthopedically beneficial. If you are anything like me, you have probably learned to ignore the pain and keep on strutting.

Pour La Victoire "Brenda" booties Elizabeth & James "Janet" pumps

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However, last year I learned the hard way that ignorance is not always bliss. After months of stubborn foot pain, I finally dragged myself to the doctor only to discover that I had a broken bone in the ball of my foot...most likely caused by wearing high heels. This landed me three and a half months in a walking cast and near abandonment of my shoe collection - a very tough sentencing for a style maven.

While I'm happy to say that my foot healed, I have been forever cautioned about the dangers of high heels. I wear them on special occasions, and skip them if I know I will be on my feet a lot. I also take precautions to prevent another injury, and one of them is increased cushioning. After realizing that the shoe inserts sold in stores did not provide enough comfort, I turned to something else...silicone nipple concealers.

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Yes, that's right, I started using nipple concealers on the ball of my foot and the comfort level has increased immensely! They provide much more cushion than the other inserts, and you can use them in just about any shoe. My pick is the "Smooth 'em" concealers by Pure Style Girlfriends, $17, available at specialty retailers and online at www.barenecessities.com. On a side note, they work great in their primary function, as well.

Sometimes in fashion, you have to think outside the box to reap the rewards. Give them a shot, I'm sure your feet will be grateful.

Dress on!

Lisa