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New sandels rub, help

swizzle_2
swizzle_2 Posts: 481 Forumite
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My old worn out sandels were on thier last legs, so I bought somw new ones- scholl`s expensive but I have funny feet.

Any how decided to wear them on the way back to the car, they have rubbed both feet already, just below the big toe, there is nothing on the underside of the sandel that could have rubbed.

So I now have sore feet, sandels that are worn out amnd a pair I can`t wear, feet were very hot and sweaty, so maybe when it cools down and feet heel they will be ok.

Any ideas?
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  • SuiDreams
    SuiDreams Posts: 2,393 Forumite
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    I got some little gel pad thigs that stick to the inside of your shoes from Scholl part of the party feet range.
  • r.mac_2
    r.mac_2 Posts: 4,746 Forumite
    savlon blister plasters are great - but pricey

    try a little vaseline on your foot where the shoe rubs, this creates a barrier.

    otherwise try returning the shoes :confused:
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  • Fran
    Fran Posts: 11,281 Forumite
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    As an immediate solution an ordinary plaster will help as far as the rubbing's concerned.
    Torgwen.......... :) ...........
  • apprentice_tycoon
    apprentice_tycoon Posts: 3,300 Forumite
    You can rub the leather with a soft bar of soap, you might need to do this a few times
  • lipidicman
    lipidicman Posts: 2,598 Forumite
    Somebody told me that surgical spirit will toughen up your skin
  • Nile
    Nile Posts: 14,930 Ambassador
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    Poor Swizzle (I used to love your sweets, particularly Love Hearts:D )

    Why not 'wear them in' by wearing your sandals in the house for a couple of days? Clean the soles first (to avoid getting your carpets dirty) and then wear the sandals with socks to protect your sore toes. You may well look ridulous but who will see you in the house?

    I've found vaseline and savlon cream are very soothing for sore skin. Put some on before bed and wear socks to stop it rubbing off on the bedding.

    Hope that helps.
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  • lipidicman
    lipidicman Posts: 2,598 Forumite
    Vaseline rules. You can soak your feet in the bath, then doe the V and the socks thing - better than any moisturiser

    It doesnt dry like creams can and covers sores allowing them to heal
  • domestic_goddess_wanabee
    domestic_goddess_wanabee Posts: 19 Forumite
    According to one of my Prima mags, you can peel a raw potato and psush that into shoes and sandals to soften the leather. Worth a try.
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