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High Heels Without the Hurt

Empowering women to wear the shoes they love without pain.

Length. Size. Both matter when buying high heel inserts.

Length. Size. Both matter when buying high heel inserts.

When looking for a high heel insole or insert to prevent or alleviate pain, there are quite a few options.

Do you go for foam, gel, or resin?

Do you consider shape, function and structure?

Do you buy an insole that need to be replaced every 6 months or one that is designed to last a lifetime?

These are all great questions.

 

 

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Perfect posture in pumps

Perfect posture in pumps

Do you ever feel like your posture is a bit off when wearing heels?

Like your legs are leaning too far forward and your shoulders are leaning too far back?

Here's why.

In standard 3 inch heels, 75% of our body weight is carried on the balls of our feet.

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What is your ideal heel height?

What is your ideal heel height?

Some women are most comfortable in kitten heels or low wedges, while others feel right at home in 4 inch heels. But why?

Dr. Emma Supple, a London podiatrist, says it’s all in the structure and flexibility of your foot.

When relaxed, your foot has a natural incline. This is the position in which your foot feels most comfortable.  It is also your ideal heel height according to Dr. Supple.

 

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Are you wearing the wrong size shoe?

Are you wearing the wrong size shoe?

When’s the last time you had your feet measured before purchasing a new pair of shoes? 

(p.s. You’re not alone! I can’t remember either. :) )

Podiatrists recommend we have our feet professionally measured every 6 months.

Here’s why.

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I make shoe contact before I make eye contact

I make shoe contact before I make eye contact

I have a confession to make.

I often make shoe contact before I make eye contact.

A bit shallow? Absolutely!

All that wrong? Maybe not.

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Not all high heel insoles and inserts are created equal

Not all high heel insoles and inserts are created equal

There are quite a few options when it comes to high heel insoles, and deciding which one is best can be a bit confusing.

Aren't all high heel insoles created equal?

Nope.

Here are 5 reasons why.

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In the nude

In the nude

The only time I feel confident 'in the nude' is when I am fully clothed and wearing my nude patent leather pumps. 

From nude kitten heels to a classic nude pump, here are a few reasons why nude shoes - the look made famous by Kate Middleton - make a perfect wardrobe staple.

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A simple foot massage

A simple foot massage

Whether you wear heels every day, just on the weekends, or only for special occasions, a great way to treat your feet after a day or night in heels is with a simple foot massage. 

A foot massage can increase circulation, reduce swelling, promote muscle recovery, and improve flexibility and range of motion.

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The smarter way to wear high heels

The smarter way to wear high heels

It’s been a rough few weeks for high heels.

First, there was the Cannes ‘flatgate’ controversy.

Then the El Al Airlines protest

And Jurassic Park

Despite all of the bad press, heels and wedges still remain #1 - at least in my closet! 

And I’m not alone.

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Get weak at the knees for the right reasons.

Get weak at the knees for the right reasons.

Get weak at the knees because the most handsome, confident man smiled at you...

...not because you're wearing high heels.

 

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Beat blisters with butter, olive oil and potato juice.

Beat blisters with butter, olive oil and potato juice.

We love new shoes. 

But we don't love having to suffer through the breaking-in period. Nothing ruins the thrill of wearing fresh-out-of-the-box heels like a blister.

AtVivian Lou, we are all about preventing pain so we’ve gathered some at-home remedies to help you prevent the new shoes blues.

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Am I the only one?

Am I the only one?

Am I the only one, who after trying on thousands and thousands of shoes, STILL has trouble putting heels back into the box the right away?

Embarrassing! I know.

 

Let’s be honest. Putting high heels back into a box REALLY isn’t that hard.

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