How to Break in New Shoes

Previously, I shared my thoughts on how to survive a day in heels. When I wrote that post, I had in mind that you are surviving in an existing pair of heels in a height you are already accustomed to. If you purchased a brand new pair of heels for your wedding or decide to wear heels on your wedding day even though you are usually in flats, here are some tips on how to break in your new shoes:

1. A few hours of wear is good but a longer break-in period is better. Buy your shoes early and wear them on and off for about a month. Seriously, wearing them though. Not once in the month. If you don't put in the time, you will pay for it on your wedding day. Just sayin'

2. Rather than just wearing your new shoes when you are watching tv, try to wear them when doing light chores. Don't mow the lawn in them, but maybe wash dishes in them? Try to wear them for at least an hour a time.

3. After the shoes are starting to be comfortable after an hour, wear them around the house until your feet hurt. Sounds extreme but you know you will be in your shoes for longer than an hour on your wedding day.

4. Gradually wear your shoes for longer and longer. Soon enough they will feel like second skin to you.

5. Wear your shoes outside where it is clean. Try to wear your shoes on surfaces similar to the ones on your wedding day at your venues.

Word of caution, there are many different tricks on how you can break in your shoes either with ice or heat from a hair dryer. Personally, none of these tricks have ever worked for me. I believe in hard work, blood, sweat, and tears. Yeah, I'm a little dramatic too.

~Monica Hui
Owner, Lead Planner and Designer
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