It’s a Friday night and one of your girls came up with the bright idea of going to the club. Since you have nothing plan, you're like, "OK, I'm game." But what do you wear? There is not time to plan an extensive outfit and the shoe dilemma will always rear it’s ugly head no matter if you decide to dance all night or be a wall flower. Saving your soles is key to painting the town red and the two hour pumps just won’t do the trick. Trust! You don’t want to be the "party pooper" because the soles of your feet feel as though you’ve been walking barefoot on hot coals.
First, let’s start with the cushioning in the shoe. There must be some type of sponginess going on when you press down on the inside. If not then move on to the next shoe, you’ll be miserable if you don’t. OK so you have the cushion action going on. Next you want to check for a platform on the bottom of the shoe as this helps with absorbing most of the shock while walking. Think of it as a buffer for the balls of your feet and the concrete. I know some women think that the platform is a little risqué and a bit much, but the hidden platform will do the job and is a much neater look. Report Signature makes the best hidden platform pumps at a reasonable price.
Now, if you have no arch (as myself), then additional cushioning is vital! You may use an insert for the balls of your foot whether foam or gel. My personal preference is the “Tip Toes” foam insert by Foot Petals. They have a wide range of products for all types of shoes from sling backs to peep toes even cushioning so the back of your heels don’t rub.
OK, let’s say you have done all of the above and your dogs are still barking, then kick off those killer pumps and slip on some portable flats, best $25.00 you'll ever spend. They’re easily stored in your purse and you can pull them out on the way to the car so you won’t be walking barefoot in the streets like those other girls (gross). I highly recommend them as car shoes. One should not be driving with heels on as the stiletto gods will strike thee down!
Now that you have your sole survival kit in hand you are ready for a night on the town! And remember the world is on your heels… Just don’t make it seem painful.
First, let’s start with the cushioning in the shoe. There must be some type of sponginess going on when you press down on the inside. If not then move on to the next shoe, you’ll be miserable if you don’t. OK so you have the cushion action going on. Next you want to check for a platform on the bottom of the shoe as this helps with absorbing most of the shock while walking. Think of it as a buffer for the balls of your feet and the concrete. I know some women think that the platform is a little risqué and a bit much, but the hidden platform will do the job and is a much neater look. Report Signature makes the best hidden platform pumps at a reasonable price.
Now, if you have no arch (as myself), then additional cushioning is vital! You may use an insert for the balls of your foot whether foam or gel. My personal preference is the “Tip Toes” foam insert by Foot Petals. They have a wide range of products for all types of shoes from sling backs to peep toes even cushioning so the back of your heels don’t rub.
OK, let’s say you have done all of the above and your dogs are still barking, then kick off those killer pumps and slip on some portable flats, best $25.00 you'll ever spend. They’re easily stored in your purse and you can pull them out on the way to the car so you won’t be walking barefoot in the streets like those other girls (gross). I highly recommend them as car shoes. One should not be driving with heels on as the stiletto gods will strike thee down!
Now that you have your sole survival kit in hand you are ready for a night on the town! And remember the world is on your heels… Just don’t make it seem painful.
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Oh my gosh. This is such a hot article. But what about the men? What can we were for a goon night out at the club?
LOL, LOL, shut it up for you men have it 1000x's better then us ladies!!! I love this piece & thanks for the info on the arch support since I'm also one with no arch & just the sight alone of a heel makes my poor feet cry their lil hearts out, LOL, LOL
I'm digging Miss SoShoelite!!
Let me tell you something about us girls in the hells after a couple of shots of the Patroose...its all loose!! I really hate when Im standing on a bed or couch of sorts in the club and by the end of the night you feel like you have just rocked climbed in your Guccis!
The price we pay to look stellar cute!!!
Correction on my comment above:
Last question should read, "what can we wear for a good night out at the club?"
Lexi, I already know what you like and I don't think them $500 heels that you're used to come in the comfort option. But, I'm sure my girl KT can help you out with the right hotness.
Dina, The FEATURE™ now has the answer to your footwear fears, courtesy of The SoShoelite.
Let's GO!!!
I'll remember this next time I'm out....:)
Nice!
A lot of people are unaware that no matter how high a heel is, once the shoe has a bit of platform, you'll be fine and strutting like Gisele Bundchen on the runway!
Lucky for me, I have an arch and a passion for high heels, so that alone makes my feet never hurt!
Reggie's silly =)
Of course their for men and their aching soles..Foot Petals also has a line of padded inserts for men. Hopefully for fall I'll have a full men's shoe selection with accessories.
Okay, first of all, there is absolutely nothing "gross" about going barefoot. It's perfectly natural and healthy.
Second, when are all of you women going to learn that nothing is the sexiest thing you can wear on your feet?
Actually, let me revise that. Toe rings and anklets are the sexiest things you can wear on your feet, but make no mistake. Barefoot is the way to go!
I think that women who wear heels are actually unattractive. They lower themselves to conform to sexist ideals and show no uniqueness or individuality.
I would much rather approach the sensible, sexy barefoot woman. The comfort and confidence exhibited by a woman who is intentionally barefoot in an environment where it is not expected are the most appealing traits a woman can possess.
So, forget the heels and the flats or the pumps or whatever else, and just go barefoot. From the front door to the car to the bar...everywhere.
It's not gross. It's perfectly normal, natural and healthy.
And, it's downright HOT!
Hmmmmmm......I'm sorry but Mr. Czouch, your obviously not from the NYC....The only place to walk barefoot here is your HOME!!!
I would NOT walk these streets barefoot any day!!! You have broken glass, trash scattered around, feces, urine...I mean the list goes on but I'm sure you catch my drift....Were not discussing the beaches, the boardwalks or even poolside honey, were talking about clubs were spilled drinks, vomit as well as broken glass decorate the floor & yet you feel this is perfectly natural to walk carefree and bare foot in huh, smh.
Sorry but you can call me unattractive all you want but when I go home with soft, clean, beautiful feet for my honey to rub...You'll be home scrapping the bottom of your ATTRACTIVE & SENSIBLE sweethearts crusty foot bottom ;)
Damn D, lmao.
This guy's berserk. What planet is he from?
Wow..Czouch, you are out of your mind.
Barefoot at the beach, okay, that might be sexy to show of the new pedicure.
But at the club? Come on now. Do you know how many unnecessary fights ensue in clubs that end up with a bottle being smashed or a drink glass being dropped. There's probably broken glass ALL over the place. Since, when are cut up bloody feet sexy? LOL
I'm a big fan of purchasing the right heel. You know the one I'm talking about, its that pair of pumps you buy in every color just because they are high enough without hurting your feet. Naturalizer isn't so bad. Used to just think my mother/grandmother can wear their shoes but now they have some pretty trendy stuff. They are no match for Manolo's or Louboutins but hey, I prefer comfort. :)
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Loved the article! Almost makes me ready to ignore my podiatrist and pull my heels out again.
I love it.....That is so true what u said how u know about us girls....LOL grrrreat pointers and tips. i have problems sometimes with shoes and going to the club, but see me i wear my shoes then get ghetto and buts out the flats when my foot hurts, but that is sometimes not all the time......LOL
OMG TRUE STORY!!!! CUSHIONS HAVE SAVED MY FEET FOR THOSE NIGHTS 10 HOUR NIGHTS OUT WITH THE GIRLS AFTER 8 HOURS AT THE OFFICE
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